Nigerian Govt approves N48 billion to 12 selected universities
The Federal Government has approved N48 billion for engineering improvements in 12 selected universities across Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the decision in Abuja during the inauguration of the TETFund Special High-Impact Intervention Projects committee. Each institution will receive N4 billion to either upgrade existing engineering facilities or build new workshops where […]
‘Your’re misleading Nigerians, we’ll resume strike – ASUU to Education Minister
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos chapter, has criticised the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, for making what it described as misleading claims about the Federal Government fulfilling agreements with university workers. In a statement signed by its branch chairman, Prof. Jurbe Joseph Molwus, ASUU warned that it will resume its […]
FG begins disbursement of tertiary institution staff support fund
The Federal Government has begun distributing funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a programme created to improve staff welfare and boost innovation and productivity in Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The announcement was made by Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Ministry of Education. The initiative is part of the […]
Outrage as FCE Obudu provost suspended over vehicle auction
Tension has erupted at the Federal College of Education (FCE) Obudu in Cross River State following the suspension of the institution’s Provost, Dr. Richard Utubaku, for three months. The suspension reportedly stems from allegations that Utubaku conducted an unauthorized auction of unserviceable college vehicles, an action the Governing Council claims violated due process. The decision […]
Colleges of education can now run degree programmes – Minister of Education says
The Federal Government has introduced a major reform that allows Colleges of Education in Nigeria to run their own degree programmes alongside the National Certificate in Education (NCE), without the need to partner with universities. Speaking at the National Summit in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who was […]