13 h. ago JAMB Issues Strong Warning Against Illegal Admissions By New Institutions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated its commitment to upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary admission process, warning newly established and upgraded institutions against carrying out illegal admissions. At an interactive session held in Abuja with principal officers of these institutions, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stressed that all admissions must go […] The post JAMB Issues Strong Warning Against Illegal Admissions By New Institutions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Student loans: Tertiary institutions shortchanging sudents – NOA

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has said recent investigations into the disbursement of the Federal Government Student Loan Fund Federal Government Student Loan Fund have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. NOA, in a statement issued in Abuja by the Deputy Director, Communications and Media, Paul Odenyi, […] The post Student loans: Tertiary institutions shortchanging sudents – NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago TETFund Legacy Projects To Transform Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions, Says Echono 

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has stated that legacy projects, which would be executed by the Fund, would change the landscape of Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Echono, who solicited the support of management of the tertiary institutions to ensure seamless execution of the projects, stated this at the weekend […]

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5 d. ago FG orders Federal tertiary institutions to publicly advertise vacancies

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education has directed all Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria to advertise available vacancies through public mediums. This directive was issued by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, as part of the Ministry’s renewed commitment to fairness and integrity in the education sector. According to Read More

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9 d. ago Implement more NNPCL CSR projects in tertiary institutions, NANS tasks Ojulari 

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta    The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, to increase and implement the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects of the company in tertiary institutions across the country.  NANS noted that although the […] The post Implement more NNPCL CSR projects in tertiary institutions, NANS tasks Ojulari  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   A lecturer at the Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr. Olorunnisola Kola Saeed, has adviced the federal government to make an educational policy for the ban of smart phone for students in secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.    Speaking at the 2nd national symposium of Mission for the Eradication of […] The post Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago TETFund To Establish 18 New Innovation Hubs In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new Innovation Hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The executive secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […]

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2 w. ago TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago We’re building army of health professionals for Nigeria – Ifediora, Family Medicine professor, OCI Foundation president

By Enyeribe Ejiogu At almost 15, Miss Chinenye Onyekwelu, an SS2 student in Anambra State, is the kind of candidate the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, loves to see register for the Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), through which young Nigerians secure admission into public […] The post We’re building army of health professionals for Nigeria – Ifediora, Family Medicine professor, OCI Foundation president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago TETFund to launch 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago TETFund to establish 18 innovation hubs across tertiary institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has announced plans to establish 18 innovation hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology Hub in Abuja Read More

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2 w. ago We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund

Tribune Online We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, says the agency is not prioritising physical infrastructure in tertiary institutions above research. Echono made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. “The truth is that we are doing fencing and other physical infrastructure in tertiary […] We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FG, Oyo gov’t applaud Planet 3R for empowering 97 youths through recycling

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan   The Federal Government and Oyo State Government have commended Planet 3R, an integrated waste recycling and manufacturing firm, for its initiative in empowering 97 youths in Oyo State through a waste-to-wealth program.   Speaking at the Transform West Africa Project’s product demonstration and certification ceremony in Ibadan, Commissioner for Environment […] The post FG, Oyo gov’t applaud Planet 3R for empowering 97 youths through recycling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils 50 Local Textbooks For Tertiary Education

The Federal Government has unveiled fifty (50) locally-written textbooks aimed at addressing the critical shortage of high-quality academic resources in Nigerian universities and colleges. The initiative is spearheaded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), under the Higher Education Book Development Intervention Project. The 50 books, authored by Nigerian scholars, were presented to the public […]

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3 w. ago NANS lauds FG’s plan to build CNG conversion centers, refuelling stations in 20 tertiary institutions 

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta   The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Federal Government over his decision to build Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centers and refuelling stations in 20 federal tertiary institutions across the country.   NANS described the decision of the FG as “not only noble but practical steps towards […] The post NANS lauds FG’s plan to build CNG conversion centers, refuelling stations in 20 tertiary institutions  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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