10 h. ago Gov Otu wants Cross River photographers to embrace tech revolution

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, has tasked photographers in the state to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in order not to be left behind. Governor Otu made the appeal while flagging off a road walk organised by the state chapter of the Professional Media Content Producers Association of […] The post Gov Otu wants Cross River photographers to embrace tech revolution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago TETFund decries poor use of ICT infrastructure in tertiary institutions despite government’s investment

Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, has expressed concern over the poor adoption of digital platforms and ICT infrastructure. read more TETFund decries poor use of ICT infrastructure in tertiary institutions despite government’s investment

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31 h. ago TETFund boss bemoans resistance of tertiary institutions to embrace technology

Tribune Online TETFund boss bemoans resistance of tertiary institutions to embrace technology Nigeria’s rapidly growing population and limited availability of classrooms make technology the only viable pathway to expanding access to quality education.... TETFund boss bemoans resistance of tertiary institutions to embrace technology Tribune Online

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34 h. ago ICT infrastructure worth billions of Naira wasting in tertiary institutions — TETFund

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has complained about poor utilization of ICT infrastructures worth billions of Naira installed in various tertiary institutions across the country by TETFund Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, registered the concerns at a 2-day workshop on blackboard/TERAS adoption and usage in beneficiary institutions, organized by […] The post ICT infrastructure worth billions of Naira wasting in tertiary institutions — TETFund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Adeleke lays foundation of Artificial Intelligence varsity in Osun

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has laid the foundation of the first tertiary institution of Artificial Intelligence in Africa, Curators University, in Modakeke. The governor alongside the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi, laid the foundation at the weekend. The university is expected to offer courses in Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning […] The post Adeleke lays foundation of Artificial Intelligence varsity in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could perpetually enslave workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, said members of the association do not require loans […] The post Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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8 d. ago TETFund disburses N100bn to strengthen medical training in tertiary institutions

Tribune Online TETFund disburses N100bn to strengthen medical training in tertiary institutions We have selected three tertiary institutions in each geopolitical zone of the country, each institution has received N4 billion to carry out projects.... TETFund disburses N100bn to strengthen medical training in tertiary institutions Tribune Online

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8 d. ago TETFund Earmarks N25bn To Strengthen Security In Tertiary Schools

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has set aside the sum of N25 billion to help tertiary institutions across the country improve security on their campuses. Chairman of TETFund’s Governing Board, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, disclosed this in Katsina while speaking to newsmen on the agency’s 2025 intervention projects. Masari explained that the funds […]

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1 week ago NANS JCC Ondo chairman lauds FG’s ₦4.2bn research grant, urges inclusion of more institutions in state

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Ondo State Axis has commended the Federal Government for the recent approval of ₦4.2 billion in grants to support 158 vital research projects across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions through the TETFund National Research Fund (NRF) 2024 Grant Cycle. In a Wednesday statement signed by JCC […] The post NANS JCC Ondo chairman lauds FG’s ₦4.2bn research grant, urges inclusion of more institutions in state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NNPC’s Ojulari wants Nigeria, Africa to chart independent path in global energy transition

Tribune Online NNPC’s Ojulari wants Nigeria, Africa to chart independent path in global energy transition The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has called on Nigeria and other African countries to chart their own course in the global energy transition by embracing technology, building cross-border alliances, and investing in human capital development. NNPC’s Ojulari wants Nigeria, Africa to chart independent path in global energy transition Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu approves N4.2bn NRF grant, 18 Innovation Hubs for tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved a N4,249,626,817.69 grant for funding 158 research projects under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF) 2024 Grant Cycle. The approval followed the report of the TETFund National Research Fund Screening and Monitoring Committee (NRFS&MC), which recommended funding 158 research proposals after a […] The post Tinubu approves N4.2bn NRF grant, 18 Innovation Hubs for tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ACPN urges pharmacists to embrace technology, personalised care

By Doris Obinna The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on pharmacists to adopt digital technologies and prioritise personalised care as essential pillars for the future of community pharmacy in the country. This resolution was made during the 44th Annual International Scientific Conference, “IFEADIGO 2025,” held from July 22 to 27 at […] The post ACPN urges pharmacists to embrace technology, personalised care appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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