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Tinubu directs NUC, NBTE, others to eliminate illegal tertiary schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 13, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the National Universities Commission (NUC), the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and other relevant agencies to take decisive action against unapproved tertiary institutions in order to protect the nation’s education system from

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Tinubu Celebrates JABU University Chancellor Adegbulugbe on His 70th Birthday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to the Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun, Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, as he marks his 70th birthday. Tinubu praised Adegbulugbe for his remarkable accomplishments and his contributions to academia, evangelism, business, and philanthropy. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by

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Tinubu Urges Universities to Develop Technology-Based Solutions for Security Challenges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 31, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian universities to create technological tools that will improve the detection and monitoring of security threats across the country. Speaking on Saturday at the combined 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st convocation ceremony of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Tinubu emphasized the need for technology-driven

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Tinubu Administration to Train Over One Million Enugu Residents in Digital Skills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2025

Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is dedicated to training more than 1.1 million residents of Enugu in digital skills before 2027. Mr. Tijani made this statement during a courtesy visit to Governor Peter Mbah in Enugu on Thursday, accompanied by officials from the […]

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Polytechnic Students Support Tinubu’s Decision on Rivers State Emergency Rule

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent move to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna, signed by NAPS National President Eshiofune Oghayan, the association, which represents over 28.1 million Nigerian students, emphasized that this measure is […]

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Kukah named Pro-Chancellor of Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 18, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State. The appointment was announced yesterday in Abuja through a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & […]

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Tinubu Approves N120bn for TVET, N40bn for National Library Project

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 14, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has approved N120 billion to enhance the implementation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), emphasizing practical skills and specialized knowledge for various industries and professions. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, on Thursday during a Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja. The

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Tinubu Renames Federal University of Education in Honor of Maitama Sule

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 12, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has changed the name of the Federal University of Education in Kano to Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education. Alhaji Sule, who lived from 1929 to 2017, made significant contributions to Nigeria’s socio-political progress throughout his distinguished career. He held the position of Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations

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Tinubu Provides CNG Buses to Improve Student Transportation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 8, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has provided Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to students across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to help address transportation difficulties. The six buses were allocated through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant on Student Engagement, Comrade Sunday Asefon, and handed over to the Zonal Coordinators of the National Association of Nigerian

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Tinubu Dismisses UniAbuja and UNN VCs, Reassigns Pro-Chancellors

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 7, 2025

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu dismissed the Vice-Chancellors of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly the University of Abuja) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), while also dissolving the governing council of Yakubu Gowon University as part of a significant restructuring of federal universities. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,

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43 Professors Demand Dissolution of UNIABUJA Governing Council

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2025

A group of 43 professors from the University of Abuja has urged President Bola Tinubu to disband the governing council of the university, led by Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita, citing alleged manipulation in the selection process for the vice-chancellor position. The professors recently sent a strong delegation to meet with the Minister of Education, […]

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Tinubu Allocates N47B to Universities of Agriculture, Medical Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 18, 2024

The Federal Government has earmarked N47 billion to enhance the development of agricultural universities and medical schools across Nigeria. This funding initiative is aimed at fostering innovation in agriculture and improving healthcare training nationwide, as disclosed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during a meeting with pro-chancellors of federal

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Tinubu Appoints Garba as UBEC Executive Secretary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 18, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has named Aisha Garba, an international development expert, as the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, has over 24 years of experience implementing transformative education programmes that advance human and economic development. Her work spans several

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NANS urges Tinubu to increase the NYSC allowance to N77,000

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 13, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Senate President, Henry Okunomo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to increase the monthly allowance for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to ₦77,000. He stated that the current monthly salary of ₦33,000 is inadequate in light of current economic conditions. Okunomo made the appeal in a letter to […]