4 h. ago Implement more NNPCL CSR projects in tertiary institutions, NANS tasks Ojulari 

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta    The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, to increase and implement the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects of the company in tertiary institutions across the country.  NANS noted that although the […] The post Implement more NNPCL CSR projects in tertiary institutions, NANS tasks Ojulari  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   A lecturer at the Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr. Olorunnisola Kola Saeed, has adviced the federal government to make an educational policy for the ban of smart phone for students in secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.    Speaking at the 2nd national symposium of Mission for the Eradication of […] The post Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Disclose Your Budgetary Allocations, Others To Public Online, Federal Gov’t Mandates Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has directed all Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of its tertiary institutions to publish key institutional data on their official websites for public consumption with immediate effect. To comply with this directive, all federal institutions were required to update their websites not later than May 31, 2025. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf […]

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2 d. ago Umahi orders immediate reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos

Tribune Online Umahi orders immediate reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos The Federal Ministry of Works clarified that the necessary repair works on the bridge would be carried out at a later time. Umahi orders immediate reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos Tribune Online

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5 d. ago TETFund To Establish 18 New Innovation Hubs In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new Innovation Hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The executive secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […]

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6 d. ago FG will refund Ekiti money expended on federal road — Akpabio

Tribune Online FG will refund Ekiti money expended on federal road — Akpabio The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has pledged to engage with the administration of President Bola Tinubu to secure a refund for the funds expended by the Ekiti State Government on the construction of federal roads in the state. FG will refund Ekiti money expended on federal road — Akpabio Tribune Online

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6 d. ago TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago TETFund to launch 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago TETFund to establish 18 innovation hubs across tertiary institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has announced plans to establish 18 innovation hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology Hub in Abuja Read More

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8 d. ago Gov Bago congratulates Niger APC chairman on federal appointment

Tribune Online Gov Bago congratulates Niger APC chairman on federal appointment He stated that the appointment underscores the APC-led administration’s commitment to rewarding hard work, dedication, and loyalty. Gov Bago congratulates Niger APC chairman on federal appointment Tribune Online

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8 d. ago US: Federal judge extends halt on Trump’s use of wartime law for deportations

Tribune Online US: Federal judge extends halt on Trump’s use of wartime law for deportations A US federal judge has extended the temporary suspension of President Donald Trump’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.  The decision, issued on Friday by US District Judge James Boasberg, prolongs the hold until April 12 as legal proceedings continue. Boasberg had initially imposed a two-week freeze on […] US: Federal judge extends halt on Trump’s use of wartime law for deportations Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Tinubu appoints APC state chairmen as heads of federal boards

Tribune Online Tinubu appoints APC state chairmen as heads of federal boards President Bola Tinubu has named several All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen as board chairmen of key federal institutions, reinforcing the party’s influence within government agencies. Tinubu appoints APC state chairmen as heads of federal boards Tribune Online

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8 d. ago FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions

Tribune Online FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions The Federal Government has commenced measures to ensure stability and sustainability in the electricity supply to public health institutions across the country. FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions Tribune Online

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8 d. ago We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund

Tribune Online We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, says the agency is not prioritising physical infrastructure in tertiary institutions above research. Echono made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. “The truth is that we are doing fencing and other physical infrastructure in tertiary […] We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Gbenga Daniel, Abiodun clash over TASUED takeover, funding concerns

A former governor of Ogun State and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel and Governor Dapo Abiodun clashed on Thursday over allegations of neglect and underfunding of tertiary institutions in the state. In an open letter to Abiodun, which went viral on Thursday, Daniel criticised the recent takeover of the state-owned Tai Solarin University of Read More

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9 d. ago Oyebanji approves increment in subvention to tertiary institutions, others

Tribune Online Oyebanji approves increment in subvention to tertiary institutions, others The beneficiaries of the increment include the Ekiti State Customary Court of Appeal, the Ekiti State High Court of Justice, the Ekiti State Judicial Service Commission, and the Ekiti State House of Assembly Service Commission. Oyebanji approves increment in subvention to tertiary institutions, others Tribune Online

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9 d. ago FG approves N10bn to commence commercial agricultural activities

Tribune Online FG approves N10bn to commence commercial agricultural activities The Federal Government has earmarked N10 billion to commence commercial agricultural activities in ten Nigerian universities. FG approves N10bn to commence commercial agricultural activities Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Senate Approves Bills To Establish Federal Varsity Of Medical Sciences, COE In Abia

The Senate has approved the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende (Establishment) Bill and the Federal College of Education, Bende (Establishment) Bill, for third reading, marking a significant step towards the establishment of the two tertiary institutions in Abia State. Sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, […]

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9 d. ago Students applying to Federal University Kachia must earn their scores — VC

Tribune Online Students applying to Federal University Kachia must earn their scores — VC The Vice-Chancellor of the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State, Professor William Barnabas Qurix, has said that students who want to study at the university must earn their scores. Students applying to Federal University Kachia must earn their scores — VC Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Gbenga Daniel knocks Abiodun’s govt over FG’s acquisition of TASUED

Tribune Online Gbenga Daniel knocks Abiodun’s govt over FG’s acquisition of TASUED In an open letter dated 18 March 2025, addressed to Governor Abiodun, Daniel questioned why the state government could not sustain the institution and other state-owned tertiary institutions despite a budget exceeding one trillion naira. Gbenga Daniel knocks Abiodun’s govt over FG’s acquisition of TASUED Tribune Online

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