19 h. ago Makinde Backs Police With Vehicles, Vows To Prioritise Security In Oyo

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commended the Nigeria Police Force for their efforts in sustaining peace and security across Oyo State and the nation. He gave the commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, AIG Fred Ikokotu, to the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, […] The post Makinde Backs Police With Vehicles, Vows To Prioritise Security In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Nigeria discontinues bilateral scholarships with foreign institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government has ended the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme with foreign institutions. However, domestic scholarship initiatives, including the Nigerian Scholarship Awards for public university and polytechnic students, bursaries for education students, and presidential scholarships for NYSC ex-corps members, remain unaffected. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa announced this in […] The post Nigeria discontinues bilateral scholarships with foreign institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago 24 federal tertiary institutions powered by solar energy –Alausa

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said that 24 federal institutions had been powered by solar energy under the ‘Energising Education Project’ of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Alausa, who spoke yesterday in Abuja, at the collaboration agreement signing ceremony with the vice chancellors of the beneficiary institutions, added that eight more universities had signed collaboration […] The post 24 federal tertiary institutions powered by solar energy –Alausa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Reps Want U.S. To Support Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Women’s Representation

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States(U.S.) government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor, and Cassandra Carrony […]

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32 h. ago Reps Seek US Support For Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Gender Equity

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the US Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor and Cassandra Carrony, […]

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43 h. ago Mass Failure In 2025 UTME Proof That Tinubu Government’s Efforts To End Exam Malpractice Is Working — Education Minister

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said that high failure rate in 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is proof that anti-malpractice measures are working effectively. Dr. Alausa’s statement is coming, amid nationwide concern following a just concluded Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that JAMB’s released results showed […] The post Mass Failure In 2025 UTME Proof That Tinubu Government’s Efforts To End Exam Malpractice Is Working — Education Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Education Minister Meets VCs As Protests Erupt Over Student Loan Scandal

As controversy mounts over the alleged mismanagement of the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa is scheduled to meet today with Vice-Chancellors and heads of institutions accused of mishandling disbursed funds. The meeting will focus on training bursars and ICT heads to ensure the loan scheme runs smoothly. A new compliance […] The post Education Minister Meets VCs As Protests Erupt Over Student Loan Scandal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Oyo govt intensifies crackdown on illegal mining with order of enforcement

…launches joint task force to safeguard host communities The Oyo State Government has ramped up efforts to combat illegal mining read more Oyo govt intensifies crackdown on illegal mining with order of enforcement

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65 h. ago JAMB: Experts canvass investment as 75% candidates score below 200

In the face of an abysmal failure in the 2025 Unified Matriculation Examination (UTME), stakeholders have advocated curriculum reform and read more JAMB: Experts canvass investment as 75% candidates score below 200

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3 d. ago Tinubu approves deployment of two new perm secs to boost service delivery

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment and deployment of two new Federal Permanent Secretaries as part of his administration’s efforts to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Rafiu Adeladan, assigned to the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital […] The post Tinubu approves deployment of two new perm secs to boost service delivery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago We’ll No Longer Tolerate Illegal Mining Activities, Oyo Gov’t Warns

The Oyo State Government has firmed up efforts to combat illegal mining operations and protection of host communities by launching a joint taskforce. The measure also included efforts towards enforcing Executive Order 001 of 2023, signaling a comprehensive crackdown on unauthorised mining activities and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks. Director-General of the Oyo State Mineral Development […]

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3 d. ago Over 1.5 Million Candidates Failed To Score 200 And Above In 2025 UTME – JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that more than 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), out of a total of 1,955,069 who registered for the exam. This startling statistic means that roughly 75% of candidates failed to reach the 200 mark, a commonly accepted […] The post Over 1.5 Million Candidates Failed To Score 200 And Above In 2025 UTME – JAMB appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions

The Federal Ministry of Education is investigating reports of unauthorized deductions from student loans by some Nigerian universities under the NELFund scheme. This follows a report by The Guardian and an ongoing ICPC probe. An emergency meeting with affected vice chancellors and the NELFund MD has been scheduled for May 6, 2025. The statement, released […] The post NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Summons Indicted VCs, NELFUND Over Alleged Student Loan Fraud

The Federal Government has summoned Vice Chancellors of affected universities and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to an emergency meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, following disturbing allegations of unauthorised deductions from student loans. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the situation as extremely concerning, vowing that […]

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7 d. ago Workers’ Day: Kebbi workers have reasons to celebrate – Governor’s aide

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru, Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Communication and Strategy, has stated that workers in Kebbi have every reason to celebrate Workers’ Day 2025 due to Governor Nasir Idris’s efforts to provide a conducive working environment for maximum productivity. In a statement issued in Birnin […] The post Workers’ Day: Kebbi workers have reasons to celebrate – Governor’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Education Minister Presents Provisional Licences To 11 New Varsities

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa presented provisional licences to 11 newly approved private universities on Wednesday in Abuja. The universities include City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State; University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State; Eranova University, Mabushi, FCT; Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annex; and Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State. Others are Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, […]

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8 d. ago CONUA petitions education minister on N50bn EAA, seeks merit

By Gabriel Dike The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has demanded that the implementation of the approved N50 billion Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) for staff unions in federal universities should be based on merit. CONUA National President Dr Niyi Sunmonu raised serious concerns about the misinterpretation and misapplication of the Earned Academic Allowance, which is […] The post CONUA petitions education minister on N50bn EAA, seeks merit-based implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 18 varsities get N110bn to improve medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing studies

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N110 billion to 18 universities for the expansion of the medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing studies with a view to improving healthcare manpower production. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the disbursement in Abuja, yesterday, while inaugurating the ministerial committee on TETFund […] The post 18 varsities get N110bn to improve medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing studies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Adamawa govt approves recruitment of 4,000 into civil service

In an effort to tackle unemployment and boost economic growth, the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the read more Adamawa govt approves recruitment of 4,000 into civil service

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9 d. ago 41,000 Underage Candidates Sit 2025 UTME Despite Age Restriction

Over 41,000 candidates below the age of 16 were among the more than two million registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), despite the age restriction for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Real-time data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration dashboard on Tuesday revealed that 41,027 underage candidates were part […]

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