11 h. ago ASUU: FG reaffirms commitment to industrial harmony in tertiary institutions

Tribune Online ASUU: FG reaffirms commitment to industrial harmony in tertiary institutions The Minister of Education, has reaffirmed commitment of the FG towards industrial harmony in the nation’s Federal tertiary institutions. ASUU: FG reaffirms commitment to industrial harmony in tertiary institutions Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Federal Gov’t Declares Admission Into Tertiary Institutions Outside CAPS Illegal

The Federal Government has declared that any admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) will be considered illegal. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, issued the warning on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Alausa cautioned universities, polytechnics, and […]

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17 h. ago BREAKING: FG pegs admission age for tertiary institutions at 16

Tribune Online BREAKING: FG pegs admission age for tertiary institutions at 16 This directive was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday during the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions BREAKING: FG pegs admission age for tertiary institutions at 16 Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Federal Gov’t Denies Rumoured Release Of Water From Lagdo Dam

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has clarified that contrary to the rumours circulating in the media, the Cameroonian authorities have not released water from the Lagdo Dam. Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Richard Pheelangwah, in a statement on Monday, said that the minister, Professor Joseph Utsev, directed communication with the Lagdo Dam […]

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40 h. ago JAMB rectifies FUTA graduate’s status after fake admission allegation

Tribune Online JAMB rectifies FUTA graduate’s status after fake admission allegation Basola’s case had earlier attracted public sympathy after he took to social media to allege that JAMB declared his university admission invalid, seven years after he began his studies. JAMB rectifies FUTA graduate’s status after fake admission allegation Tribune Online

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48 h. ago Zamfara Tertiary Schools Not Under Security Threats, Say Officials

The two tertiary institutions in Zamfara State, Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) and the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau, have said they were not experiencing serious security challenges on their campuses. In separate interviews with LEADERSHIP, senior officials of the tertiary schools said their authorities were working with security agencies and vigilante groups to keep […]

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60 h. ago Edo: Okpebholo approves ₦1 billion annual bursary for tertiary students

By Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the sum of ₦1 billion as bursary support for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country. The Governor, during a town hall meeting with young people in Edo State recently, pledged to look into a passionate request made by various […] The post Edo: Okpebholo approves ₦1 billion annual bursary for tertiary students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Surmounting Inherited Security challenges — NSA

National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that  President Bola Tinubu-led administration remained firm in surmounting inherited security challenges threatening the nation’s unity and future. He emphasised a shift in the national security architecture where veterans remain vital components. Ribadu stated this at the 50th anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Begins Structural Intervention On Carter Bridge

The Federal Ministry of Works has commenced urgent structural interventions on the Carter Bridge in Lagos following alarming signs of deterioration. Julius Berger, contracted in 2024, is currently working on repairing the substructure above the water, including pile caps and handrails. Underwater inspections had revealed severe damage beneath the bridge, suggesting that it has reached […]

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4 d. ago Release NDDC Forensic Audit Report Or I Resign As FCT Minister, Wike Tells Federal Gov’t

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on the Federal Government to make public the findings of the forensic audit conducted on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), daring authorities to release the report or risk his resignation from cabinet. Wike made the bold declaration during an interview on Channels Television’s […]

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t To Honour 250 Nigerians At 65th Independence Anniversary 

The Federal Government has revealed plan to honour 250 outstanding Nigerians for their exceptional dedication, innovation and patriotism toward nation building as part of activities marking the 65th Independence anniversary. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the Compendium of 250 top performers in Nigeria to commemorate the anniversary, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […]

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t Approves 37 New Evacuation Routes To Curb Oil Theft

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the federal government has approved 37 new crude oil evacuation routes as part of strategic efforts to combat oil theft and enhance production. Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja, NUPRC Chief Executive Officer, Gbenga Komolafe, said protecting […]

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6 d. ago FG earmarks N50m support fund for students to scale up enterprises

Drives research commercialisation initiative By Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Wednesday, July 2, inaugurated a ministerial committee to drive the commercialisation of research outputs from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The Research and Innovation Commercialisation Committee (RICC), chaired by Dr Tayo Aduloju of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), has other members, including Prof. Ibrahim […] The post FG earmarks N50m support fund for students to scale up enterprises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Gov’t Mulls N50m Grant For Tertiary Students, Unveils C’ttee To Commercialise Research

The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-powered Ministerial Committee to drive the commercialisation of research outputs from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The Research and Innovation Commercialisation Committee (RICC) was inaugurated in Abuja on Tuesday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa. Alausa said the initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry […]

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6 d. ago Name Varsity After Dantata, MAAUN Founder Gwarzo Tells Federal Gov’t

The Founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has appealed to the Federal Government to immortalise the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, by naming one of the universities in the North-West zone of the country after him. Prof. Gwarzo, who made the passionate appeal on Wednesday, said […]

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t Strengthens Counterterrorism Framework With Revised National Strategy

The federal government of Nigeria has strengthened its counterterrorism framework with the Revised National Strategy. The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), in a significant step towards enhancing national and regional security, convened a high-level workshop on Tuesday to review and validate the revised national counterterrorism strategy (NACTEST). The NACTEST was first developed in 2015 and […]

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6 d. ago Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Truck, Solid Minerals To Federal Gov’t 

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday ordered the final forfeiture of a truck-load of assorted solid minerals to the federal government . Ariwoola while delivering ruling on the application filed by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said the applicant has convinced […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Approves N65bn Disbursement To Health Facilities

The Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) on Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) has approved the disbursement of N65billion to healthcare facilities to strengthen primary health care delivery and advance progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country. The breakdown showed that the committee approved the application of ₦32,880,443,906.00 drawn from the first quarter of 2025 […]

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8 d. ago NRC to deepen capacity, signs MoU with five polytechnics, university

Tribune Online NRC to deepen capacity, signs MoU with five polytechnics, university The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday moved to deepen railway technology capacity in Nigeria with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with five tertiary institutions in Nigeria over technology transfer and training. NRC to deepen capacity, signs MoU with five polytechnics, university Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Federal Gov’t Delegation Arrives In Saudi Arabia For Dantata’s Burial

A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has arrived in Saudi Arabia to receive the remains of late business magnate and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, ahead of his burial in the Islamic holy city of Madinah. Alhaji Dantata, aged 94, passed away in the wee hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United […]

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