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FG Inaugurates Governing Boards for Federal Tertiary Institutions, Agencies

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2025

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has officially inaugurated the newly appointed members of the Governing Councils of selected federal tertiary institutions and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Education. Alausa, while issuing letters of appointment to the new members on

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Kogi Polytechnic withdraws 273 students over poor results, expels 6

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2025

Kogi State Polytechnic in Lokoja has withdrawn 273 students due to poor academic results and also expelled six others for engaging in examination-related offenses. This was stated in a press release issued on Monday by the Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Uredo Omale, and shared with journalists in Lokoja. The statement noted that these […]

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Osun Health College unveils plan to upgrade to a polytechnic

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 20, 2025

The Governing Council of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, has announced intentions to convert the college from a monotechnic to a fully established polytechnic, calling on staff, students, and other stakeholders for their support. This announcement was made by the newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council, Abayomi Adegoke, during his official

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TETFund warns it may withdraw support from non-performing tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 12, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has stated that any institution that fails to meet its targets for enrollment, academic achievement, or proper fund retirement may lose its financial support. The warning was issued by the fund’s Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, on Monday in Abuja during a one-day strategic meeting with institutional leaders, bursars, and […]

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24 federal tertiary institutions now powered by solar energy—Alausa

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 8, 2025

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced that 24 federal tertiary institutions are currently benefiting from solar energy through the “Energising Education Project” initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s government. Speaking in Abuja yesterday during a collaboration agreement signing ceremony with the vice-chancellors of the selected institutions, Alausa revealed

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Reps express concern over staff poaching at NCAT

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 7, 2025

Members of the House of Representatives have voiced concern about the ongoing loss of qualified instructors from the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, to other aviation agencies and private companies. This concern came up during a recent oversight visit to NCAT by the House Committee on Aviation Technology, chaired by Tajudeen Abisodun. The […]

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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 fraudulent practices. He stressed that maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s academic

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FG Directs Tertiary Institutions to Publish Financial, Student Data by May 31

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 6, 2025

The federal government has instructed all federal tertiary institutions to make essential institutional information, such as budgetary figures, student enrollment numbers, and funding sources, publicly available on their official websites by May 31, 2025. This new directive, which is to be implemented immediately, was issued by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa,

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TETFund to Set Up 18 Innovation Hubs in Tertiary Institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 29, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has revealed plans to create 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions by 2025 to enhance Nigeria’s research and innovation landscape. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, made this known during the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative at Innov8 Technology Hub […]

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Tertiary institutions submit fake A’Level results for admission, says JAMB

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 18, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has accused certain tertiary institutions of submitting students’ fake Advanced Level (A’Level) results for admission. The board noted that some institutions do not verify the authenticity of the results used for admitting candidates, particularly those applying for Direct Entry (DE). JAMB made this known in its weekly

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TETFund Announces 2025 Intervention, Allocates Funds to Tertiary Institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 14, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) on Thursday disclosed the disbursement plan for the 2025 intervention cycle to public tertiary institutions across the country. According to the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, each university will receive N2.8bn, while polytechnics will be allocated N1.9bn and Colleges of Education will receive N2.1bn. Echono made

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NBTE Grants Approval to Iseyin College of Science and Health Technology

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 8, 2025

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted approval for key academic programs at Iseyin College of Science and Health Technology. The Proprietor of the College, Adewale Owoseni, stated that these courses are fundamental to the institution’s mission of advancing healthcare education. In an official letter signed by NBTE’s Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris

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Polytechnic students oppose YABATECH’s upgrade to a university

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 15, 2025

The National Association of Polytechnic Students has expressed its opposition to the planned upgrade of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, into a university. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced on Friday that President Bola Tinubu had granted approval for the conversion of the institution into a university. During a working visit to […]

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President Tinubu Approves the Upgrade of YABATECH to a University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 15, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the long-anticipated upgrade of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a university. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, confirmed this development on Friday while speaking with the institution’s management during his visit. “I discussed this with President Tinubu, and he approved it without hesitation. I am […]

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10 Ibadan Poly Students Hospitalized After Inhaling Suspected Toxic Gas

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

10 students from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, collapsed on Tuesday and were rushed to the hospital after being exposed to a substance believed to be toxic gas. As of Tuesday, when this report was being compiled, the affected students were receiving medical care at government hospitals. The Oyo State government acted swiftly to address the emergency […]

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Student Hacks Colleague to Death in Nasarawa

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 9, 2025

The Nasarawa State Police Command has taken into custody a student from the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, for allegedly killing a fellow student. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, confirmed the arrest through a statement issued in Lafia, the state capital. According to Nansel, the arrest was made after a complaint […]

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Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie as Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 5, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie’s appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic’s Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and

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NBTE Accredits 18 Programs at Kogi Poly, Approves 8 others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 22, 2025

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has awarded full institutional accreditation to 18 programs at Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja and has also approved eight more programs for the institution. The Rector, Prof. Salisu Usman, revealed this in a statement signed by Uredo Omale, the Director of Public Relations and Protocol at the institution, which […]

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Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa Expels 100 Students, Matriculates 1500

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 19, 2025

On Saturday, Dr. Hauwa Mohammed, the acting Rector of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, announced that approximately 100 students had been expelled for involvement in exam malpractice. She also mentioned that 1,500 students, including those in National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), and part-time programs, were officially matriculated for the 2024/2025 academic

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49 Final-Year MAPOLY Students at Risk of Expulsion Over Alleged Fake Results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 19, 2025

A total of 49 final-year Higher National Diploma (HND) students at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) are facing possible expulsion after a verification process revealed that they allegedly submitted counterfeit National Diploma (ND) results. The polytechnic released a result verification update, indicating that these students had presented fake ND certificates when