21 m. ago Lagos govt goes for talent hunt in schools, holds arts, crafts competition

Tribune Online Lagos govt goes for talent hunt in schools, holds arts, crafts competition Lagos State Government has said it is set to discover, nurture and showcase talents that exist in secondary schools and tertiary institutions across the state through a new initiative tagged: “Eko Arts and Crafts Competition.” The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Damilola Ayinde Marshal, made this known […] Lagos govt goes for talent hunt in schools, holds arts, crafts competition Tribune Online

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5 h. ago TETFund Allocates N70bn For Mini Grid Power Projects In 18 Higher Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has allocated the sum of N70 billion for the building of Mini Grid Power projects across eighteen selected tertiary institutions to address the high cost of electricity towards facilitating research and learning in the country. A member of the TETFund board, Danladi Abubakar Sani disclosed this at a 3-day […]

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12 h. ago TETFund: Tackling Bottlenecks In Academic, Physical Planning In Tertiary Institutions

For years, Nigeria’s tertiary education system has struggled under the weight of abandoned projects, stalled academic programmes, and bottlenecks that slow down implementation of critical reforms. However, a fresh resolve to confront these challenges head on is taking root at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). During a recent strategic workshop in Abuja, which brought […]

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16 h. ago Regulating the award of honorary degrees in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions

This discourse borders on a matter that sits at the intersection of education, ethics, and national development, that is, the regulation of honorary degrees in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The discourse is critical at this time as the abuse of the awards has become alarming, and while other African countries in the least are addressing the […] The post Regulating the award of honorary degrees in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago NAFA completes first ever Flag Football exhibition for colleges, universities in Nigeria

The Nigeria Collegiate Flag Football League (NCFFL), an initiative of the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA), made history on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Unique Open University, (Ikeja Campus) Agidingbi, Ikeja where it hosted its first-ever exhibition games. The event brought together over 60 student-athletes from four tertiary institutions across Nigeria, competing in 8 thrilling […] The post NAFA completes first ever Flag Football exhibition for colleges, universities in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Remi Tinubu Donates N47m, Laptops To 47 Students On Scholarship

The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has awarded scholarships worth N47 million to 47 students in tertiary institutions across the country, with each beneficiary receiving N1million and a laptop to support their academic pursuits. The initiative, under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), covered students across multiple disciplines, ranging from medicine, nursing, engineering, and biochemistry to […]

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48 h. ago Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the release of ₦945.25 million for the 2024/2025 scholarship scheme for indigenes of the state, with ₦800 million already disbursed to beneficiaries across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Bello Ibrahim, during a press […] The post Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals

Tribune Online Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals While speaking further, he raised concerns over the persistent power supply crisis in Nigeria's tertiary hospitals and public health institutions and stressed that it demands Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals Tribune Online

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51 h. ago NELFUND urges institutions to improve turnaround time for loan verification

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has urged tertiary institutions to improve their turnaround time for verification and approval of read more NELFUND urges institutions to improve turnaround time for loan verification

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3 d. ago Grinders Basketball Foundation Marks 7th Anniversary, Empower Over 50 Student

The Grinders Basketball Foundation has made a significant impact on the lives of over 50 student-athletes in Abuja through its successful “Back-to-School” programme, held over the weekend. The event, marking the seventh edition of the initiative, provided recipients from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions with vital educational resources, including cash donations, exercise books, school bags, […]

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6 d. ago 10,465 Kogi students jostle for Senator Karimi’s bursary award

Tribune Online 10,465 Kogi students jostle for Senator Karimi’s bursary award A total of 10,465 students from tertiary institutions across the three senatorial districts of Kogi State have applied for the 2025 bursary award organised by the Senator Sunday Steve Karimi Education Foundation and the Tinubu Support Group Bursary Award. 10,465 Kogi students jostle for Senator Karimi’s bursary award Tribune Online

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1 week ago African varsities must bridge skills gap, says AIT president Dzidonu

By Praise Adeagba Tertiary institutions in Africa must strengthen their role in closing the continent’s persistent knowledge and research gap, Prof. Clement K. Dzidonu, President of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), has said. He stated this at the university’s 21st graduation ceremony and also used the opportunity to congratulate the 1,094 new students who […] The post African varsities must bridge skills gap, says AIT president Dzidonu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Students Groan As NELFUND Suspends Upkeep Loan During Holidays

Nigerian students accross tertiary institutions have expressed disappointment and frustration over the decision of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to discontinue monthly upkeep disbursements outside the active academic session of their institutions. NELFUND recently announced new guidelines tying upkeep payments strictly to the academic calendar of each institution. According to the directive, upkeep disbursements […]

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2 w. ago TETFund’s Electrification Drive: Ending Power Outages In Tertiary Institutions

For decades, Nigerian students and lecturers have struggled with unstable electricity across campuses in the country. Cases of lecture halls going dark mid-presentation, laboratories halting experiments, ICT centres shutting down suddenly, and libraries being underpowered have been rampant. In an era where education is inseparable from digital learning and research, erratic power supply has become […]

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2 w. ago NELFUND unveils student loan guidelines, warns tertiary institutions against fraud, overpayment breaches

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has unveiled operational guidelines for the administration of student loans in public tertiary institutions. read more NELFUND unveils student loan guidelines, warns tertiary institutions against fraud, overpayment breaches

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2 w. ago Reps To Probe UNIBEN Teaching Hospital’s Budgetary Expenditures

The Federal House of Representatives has announced a plan to carry out an audit on the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) as it relates to the, 2023 and 2024 budget expenditures and 2025 projections of the tertiary hospital. Chairman, House Committee on Public Health Institutions, Patrick Umo, announced this on Tuesday in Benin City, […]

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2 w. ago NELFUND issues guidelines for administration of student loans

By Merit Ibe The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released guidelines for the implementation of the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme in public tertiary institutions. In a statement by  Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, on Tuesday, the guidelines set out rules for eligibility, application, disbursement, and repayment. According to the statement, applicants must […] The post NELFUND issues guidelines for administration of student loans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG moves against fake schools, shuts 22 illegal tertiary institutions

Tribune Online FG moves against fake schools, shuts 22 illegal tertiary institutions “The NCCE identified and shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education operating across the country,” the Commission stated. FG moves against fake schools, shuts 22 illegal tertiary institutions Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NCCE Shuts Down 22 Unaccredited Colleges Of Education In Nationwide Crackdown

The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has officially closed 22 unaccredited Colleges of Education across Nigeria, following a rigorous crackdown on illegal tertiary institutions in the country. While the specific names of the affected colleges have not been disclosed, the commission noted that these institutions failed to meet the required standards after a […] The post NCCE Shuts Down 22 Unaccredited Colleges Of Education In Nationwide Crackdown appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Why we introduced stringent measures for underage admission — JAMB

Tribune Online Why we introduced stringent measures for underage admission — JAMB The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained that the stringent measures introduced on underage admissions into tertiary institutions are intended to protect such candidates by ensuring they are ready for the exposure and responsibilities of university life. Recall that following the approval of 16-year age limit by the Federal Government for admissions into […] Why we introduced stringent measures for underage admission — JAMB Tribune Online

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