3 h. ago Tertiary institutions governing council forum seeks review of allowances, welfare package

Tribune Online Tertiary institutions governing council forum seeks review of allowances, welfare package The Forum of Governing Council Members of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (FOGOCOM) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently review their allowances, introduce a monthly stipend, and approve a welfare package at the end of their tenure. Tertiary institutions governing council forum seeks review of allowances, welfare package Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Kano Tops 2025 NECO Exam Results As Education Reforms Pay Off

Kano State has emerged as Nigeria’s best-performing state in the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, marking a historic achievement for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s education reforms. According to a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity, Kano State Government House, Sanusi Bature, NECO’s Registrar, Professor Ibrahim Wushishi, announced in […]

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11 h. ago GAPOSA appoints Popoola, Adeeko as first substantive registrar, librarian

Tribune Online GAPOSA appoints Popoola, Adeeko as first substantive registrar, librarian The Governing Council of The Gateway (ICT) Polytechnic Saapade, has appointed Dr. Julius Popoola as the first substantive registrar of the institution. This is just as it appointed Dr. Christy-Olabisi Adeeko, the first substantive Polytechnic Librarian. The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Adedayo Folorunso in a statement, said the appointments are for a single, […] GAPOSA appoints Popoola, Adeeko as first substantive registrar, librarian Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Why govt is number one enemy of private institutions in Nigeria — Olatunji, Pro

Tribune Online Why govt is number one enemy of private institutions in Nigeria — Olatunji, Pro-Chancellor, Trinity University Pastor Samuel Olatunji is the Pro-Chancellor\Chairman of Governing Council, Trinity University, Lagos. He shares insights, in this exclusive interview with TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE, into why government is the major enemy of private schools and why institutions such as CBN were unattractive to young graduates for employment back then, among other issues. Excerpts: How would you compare […] Why govt is number one enemy of private institutions in Nigeria — Olatunji, Pro-Chancellor, Trinity University Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Lagos Assembly Seeks Independent Financing Of Council Legislatures

Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to prevail on the state’s Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development to develop a framework for independent financing of local government legislatures. The Assembly also asked the governor to support council autonomy and ensure capacity-building training for councillors on financial management. […]

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37 h. ago Warri South opens 2025 bursary registration for tertiary students

Tribune Online Warri South opens 2025 bursary registration for tertiary students The Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State has announced the commencement of registration for the 2025 student bursary scheme for indigenes of the council studying in tertiary institutions across the country. According to a circular issued by the Supervisor for Human Capital Development, Mrs Misan Eke, the scheme approved by the council chairman, […] Warri South opens 2025 bursary registration for tertiary students Tribune Online

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68 h. ago DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT

Tribune Online DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has commenced the training of about 10,000 workers in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, aimed at strengthening digital literacy and building the capacity of the workforce in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The programme, known as the 2025 Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADEPTI), targets 100 staff members […] DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Joseph Tarka Varsity Seeks Stakeholders’ Support For ‘Signing Out’ Ban

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), has reiterated its ban on final-year students ” signing out” and called on parents, guardians, staff and security personnel to help the authorities enforce it. The university Senate, which outlawed the practice on 15th February, 2025, said the federal government has reinforced the ban in all Nigerian tertiary institutions. […]

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3 d. ago Federal Government Takes IMO Council Campaign To New York, Courts UN Envoys

Nigeria’s campaign for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C has entered a new, high-profile phase in New York, as the HlMinister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, formally addressed Permanent Representatives of African nations to the United Nations at a reception in Nigeria House. Having officially flagged off […]

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3 d. ago Suspected herdsmen kill farmer, injure wife, others in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia, have reportedly killed a farmer identified as Tachia Akor, in a renewed attack at Tse Akor Gbatse community in Mbamar clan, Nyiev Council Ward, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered that the late Akor’s wife, Mrs. Mbagbedi Tsetim and many […] The post Suspected herdsmen kill farmer, injure wife, others in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Boki Chairman wages fight against illicit drug abuse in Buda Communities in Cross River

Beatrice Etta Nyiam, chairman, Boki Local Government Council, is waging war against illicit drug in Buda Communities of Cross River read more Boki Chairman wages fight against illicit drug abuse in Buda Communities in Cross River

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4 d. ago LG autonomy: Councillors accuse Jigawa Speaker of violating constitutional provisions

Tribune Online LG autonomy: Councillors accuse Jigawa Speaker of violating constitutional provisions Some councillors of Garki local government council in Jigawa have accused the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin of LG autonomy: Councillors accuse Jigawa Speaker of violating constitutional provisions Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Akwa Ibom Raises 2025 Budget To ₦1.65trn With Supplementary Proposal

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has raised the 2025 state budget from ₦980 billion to ₦1.7 trillion. The increase comes with a ₦695 billion supplementary proposal presented for the consideration of the State House of Assembly. The decision was taken on Friday, during the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting in Uyo, where Governor […] The post Akwa Ibom Raises 2025 Budget To ₦1.65trn With Supplementary Proposal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2027: Southern Kaduna professionals urge Sen. Katung to dump PDP

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Southern Kaduna Professionals Forum (SKPF) has called on the senator representing Kaduna South, Sunday Marshall Katung, to seek re-election in 2027, describing his performance at the National Assembly as “credible, impactful, and people-oriented.” The Forum also urged Senator Katung to seek reelection on the platform of any other party since […] The post 2027: Southern Kaduna professionals urge Sen. Katung to dump PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FG partners with the British Council to harness the creative sector’s potential for national development

The federal government, in collaboration with the British Council, has unveiled the 2025Creative Economy Week, in a bid to harness read more FG partners with the British Council to harness the creative sector’s potential for national development

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6 d. ago 2027: Southern Kaduna Professionals urge Senator Katung to dump PDP

…Advises him to seek re-election in another party From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Southern Kaduna Professionals Forum (SKPF) has called on the Senator representing Kaduna South, Sunday Marshall Katung, to seek re-election in 2027 election, describing his performance in the National Assembly as “credible, impactful, and people-oriented.” The Forum also urged Senator Katung to seek […] The post 2027: Southern Kaduna Professionals urge Senator Katung to dump PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ondo Moves Teaching Hospital To FUTA As New College Of Medicine

Ondo State government has approved the movement of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Teaching Hospital Complex to the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) to serve as its College of Medicine and Teaching Hospital. Speaking with journalists after the State Council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. […]

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6 d. ago Benue: Otukpo LG legislative council petitions state Assembly as chairman suspends legislative business

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The legislative council, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA), of Benue State has petitioned the 10th State Assembly, accusing the council Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri, of suspending legislative business on what it described as ‘frivolities’. Leader of the legislative council, Philip Anya, in a petition signed by the Secretary to the LG, Simon […] The post Benue: Otukpo LG legislative council petitions state Assembly as chairman suspends legislative business appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NOUN Assures Of Fair Selection Process For Next Vice Chancellor

The Governing Council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has reassured the public and members of its academic community that the process of selecting the next Vice-Chancellor will be fair, transparent, and strictly in line with established guidelines. This assurance followed a social media report suggesting that a potential candidate for the position […]

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6 d. ago Anambra 2025: APC Puts Campaign Council Inauguration On Hold

  The All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced the postponement of the inauguration of its National Campaign Council for the Anambra State governorship election. The event, which was scheduled to take place on Thursday, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, has now been put on hold. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this […] The post Anambra 2025: APC Puts Campaign Council Inauguration On Hold appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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