8 h. ago ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to offer loan opportunities to staff of government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Surprisingly, some university-based unions, particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), whose members are […] The post ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Aspira partners LAWMA to empower sanitation workers in Lagos

underscores long-standing commitment to hygiene, public health Aspira Nigeria Limited, manufacturer of a range of home and personal care products read more Aspira partners LAWMA to empower sanitation workers in Lagos

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8 h. ago TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has expressed commitment to addressing the issue of abandoned and uncompleted projects in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions Echono, an architect, spoke on Thursday at the commissioning ceremony of a world-class International Conference Centre (ICC) at Bayero University, Kano. He disclosed […] The post TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago JIgawa State partners IHS Nigeria on digital skills acquisition for school teachers

No fewer than 100 public school teachers in the Northwest State of Jigawa were trained in digital skills and empowered read more JIgawa State partners IHS Nigeria on digital skills acquisition for school teachers

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15 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

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16 h. ago $250bn African Pensions Fund To Address Gap In Oil & Gas Sector

The critical funding challenges facing oil and gas companies in Africa can be partially offset if the continent’s $250 billion pension fund assets are deployed to finance essential oil and gas projects. African leaders have also been urged to recapitalise the region’s over 1,000 financial institutions and national development banks to ensure their funds are […]

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17 h. ago 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science

    No fewer than 150 women in Kano State have completed a four-month training in digital skills, organised by a nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSfaI), under the second cohort of its SafeHer programme. At the graduation ceremony for the women held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Kano, WDSfaI’s Programme […] The post 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Presidency commends NIPRD for critical engagement on healthcare value chain

Tribune Online Presidency commends NIPRD for critical engagement on healthcare value chain PVAC has commended the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) for convening a critical engagement on the healthcare sector, Presidency commends NIPRD for critical engagement on healthcare value chain Tribune Online

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21 h. ago The Companion urges attitudinal change, youth entrepreneurship

The Companion has called on Nigerians to embrace a positive shift in mindset to tackle the socio-economic challenges confronting the nation. In a statement at the end of its two-day Elective Conference of 2025, the association of Muslim men in business and the professions called on all Nigerian youths to get engaged with current socio-economic […] The post The Companion urges attitudinal change, youth entrepreneurship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Tertiary institutions brace to add railway technology in curriculum

By Fidelis Ugbomeh Introduction of railway technology and administration in our tertiary schools curriculum received a boost recently when Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) with five tertiary institutions on technology transfer and training. The five tertiary institutions that joined the pioneering ones are Yaba Colleege of Technology, Lagos, […] The post Tertiary institutions brace to add railway technology in curriculum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Allow your children to study courses of their choice, parents told

Tribune Online Allow your children to study courses of their choice, parents told Proprietor of Baptist Academy Kano, Rev Armstrong Ajayi has urged parents to allow their children to go for the courses of their choice and desist from forcing them to offer courses they dislike.  Rev Ajayi, gave the counsel at the graduation ceremony of the academy held on the school premises as part of activities marking […] Allow your children to study courses of their choice, parents told Tribune Online

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25 h. ago ‘Why it is cheaper to ship cargoes to Europe than West African ports’

Tribune Online ‘Why it is cheaper to ship cargoes to Europe than West African ports’ As Nigeria grapples with port congestion, outdated infrastructure, and the growing demand to maximise the gains of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), the role of professional shipbrokers has never been more critical. In this interview with maritime journalists, Chairman of the Nigerian chapter of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), Mr. Sesan Ajayi, […] ‘Why it is cheaper to ship cargoes to Europe than West African ports’ Tribune Online

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27 h. ago International Youth Day: UNODC inaugurates peace champions in Bayelsa

Tribune Online International Youth Day: UNODC inaugurates peace champions in Bayelsa Marking a significant stride in empowering young Nigerians as drivers of sustainable peace, the United Nations Office on International Youth Day: UNODC inaugurates peace champions in Bayelsa Tribune Online

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28 h. ago FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a seven-year ban on establishing new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, read more FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years

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34 h. ago FEC approves 7 years moratorium for establishment of federal tertiary institutions

The Federal Executive Council FEC approved a seven year moratorium for the establishment of new tertiary institutions. Tunji Alausa, the read more FEC approves 7 years moratorium for establishment of federal tertiary institutions

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34 h. ago JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions

A special screening exercise for over 500 outstanding candidates below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session will be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to an announcement made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the screening will take place from September 22 to […] The post JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago APC Appoints Abdulrahman Haske Youth Advisory Committee Chair

All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Abdulrahman Bashir Haske as the chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee for the August 16, 2025, Ganye, Adamawa State Assembly Constituency by-election. According to the party, the appointment, signed by the APC’s national vice chairman, North-East, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, underscores the party’s commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive leadership. […]

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39 h. ago Kaduna Tertiary Institutions Union Threatens Indefinite Strike

The Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions of Kaduna State (JUTIKS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government over what it described as the non-implementation of key agreements, warning that an indefinite strike will commence on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, if their demands were not met. JUTIKS, which comprises the academic and non-academic staff […]

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41 h. ago FG, Institute Plan Methane Mitigation In Nigeria’s Gas Sector

The federal government is collaborating with an Africa/Europe-based Africa Policy Research Institute (AFRI) to advance methane mitigation and reduction in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The minister of Environment Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal who stated this yesterday in Abuja at a two-day capacity building workshop for stakeholders. He said in regards to reducing the impact […]

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42 h. ago President Tinubu Appoints Kawu As Federal Commissioner, Pension Commission

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rt. Hon. Comrade Hafiz Kawu, OON and member of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, as a federal commissioner in the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The appointment has been met with widespread commendation from political leaders, associates, and well-wishers nationwide, who have […]

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