18 h. ago SSAN knocks education minister over claim that social science graduates are oversupplied

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Social Science Academy of Nigeria (SSAN) has strongly criticised Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa’s claim that Nigeria has an oversupply of social science graduates. In a statement by SSAN President Professor Chike Okolocha, the academy argued that social sciences are vital for addressing Nigeria’s economic, political, and social challenges. Alausa […] The post SSAN knocks education minister over claim that social science graduates are oversupplied appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Association Faults Minister’s Claim On Social Science Graduates

The Social Science Academy of Nigeria (SSAN) has strongly rejected recent comments by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who claimed that Nigeria has produced too many social science graduates. SSAN in a statement by its president, Professor Chike Okolocha insisted that social science disciplines are vital to addressing the country’s deep-rooted economic, political, […]

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55 h. ago 2025 UTME: 41, 027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed – JAMB

•Says 50 caught cheating From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Friday, provided details of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results it released earlier in the week. JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, at a press conference in Abuja, noted that as earlier approved by the Minister of Education, […] The post 2025 UTME: 41, 027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed – JAMB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago 2025 UTME: 41,027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed, 50 caught cheating

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Friday, provided details of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results it released earlier in the week.  JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, at a press conference in Abuja, noted that as earlier approved by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, […] The post 2025 UTME: 41,027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed, 50 caught cheating appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Mark Angel Challenges EFCC Over Arrest Of Verydarkman, Demands Proof Of Invitation

Popular Nigerian comedian, Mark Angel, has questioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its claim that it invited social media activist Verydarkman before his recent arrest. The anti-corruption agency had earlier stated that it extended an invitation to the activist, which reportedly went unanswered. Following this, EFCC operatives arrested him on Friday — […] The post Mark Angel Challenges EFCC Over Arrest Of Verydarkman, Demands Proof Of Invitation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago UBEC, FME launch school improvement, teacher dev. programmes

In a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of basic education across Nigeria, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, recently announced the national flag-off of the 2023/2024 School-Based Management Committee – School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP) and Teacher Professional Development (TPD) initiatives. These pivotal programmes are strategically designed […] The post UBEC, FME launch school improvement, teacher dev. programmes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Pays Outstanding Allowances Of Nigerian Students On Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has said that supplementary allowances due to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have been paid up to December 2024. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, said the Ministry acknowledged that the recent exchange rate […]

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2 w. ago Over 54% of Lagos students fail 2024 WAEC, says Commissioner

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State Government has revealed that 54.3% of students who took the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) failed, with only 45.7% achieving credit passes in English Language and Mathematics. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun announced this during a ministerial briefing on Thursday, marking the […] The post Over 54% of Lagos students fail 2024 WAEC, says Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Disburses N50bn To Settle ASUU, University Staff Allowances

The Nigerian government has released N50 billion to settle outstanding earned allowances for academic and non-academic staff in federal universities. This move was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa on Wednesday, who confirmed that the release was part of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to resolving long-standing issues between the government and university […] The post Tinubu Disburses N50bn To Settle ASUU, University Staff Allowances appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Releases ₦50bn Earned Academic Allowance To Varsity Unions

The Federal Government had released the sum of ₦50 billion to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the settlement of their Earned Allowances as promised by President Bola Tinubu. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, in Abuja on Wednesday. The Federal Government of Nigeria and the […]

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2 w. ago Easter: Former Education Minister, group distribute palliatives to churches across Nigeria 

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Ex minister of Education,  Hon Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, PhD in collaboration with the  Young Nigerian Voices  has distributed over 5,000 bags of rice and 2,000KG of corn as Easter palliatives to churches across Nigeria. It would recall that the Group also did the same  during the ramadan fasting period to Muslims across […] The post Easter: Former Education Minister, group distribute palliatives to churches across Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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