48 h. ago Japa: FG approves recruitment of over 15,000 health workers in 2025

The federal government says it has approved the recruitment of over 15,000 health workers across Federal Tertiary Institutions, in a read more Japa: FG approves recruitment of over 15,000 health workers in 2025

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3 d. ago Federal Government Begins Disbursement Of Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of disbursement under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) to strengthen staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system. This was contained in a press statement released late Thursday night and made available to the media by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press […]

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3 d. ago FG commences disbursement of tertiary institution staff support fund

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) designed to

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5 d. ago Fintiri Pays N30m Medical Expenses To Mark Birthday Anniversary

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri donated N30 million on Tuesday to cover the medical expenses of patients at two tertiary health institutions in the state. The Governor announced a donation of N15 million to patients at the Specialist Hospital, Yola, and another N15 million to the endowment fund of Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Ivory Towers And The Urgency To Utilise TETFund Allocations

Nigeria’s higher education system stands at a critical crossroads. While the country continues to invest billions through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), many institutions have been unable to fully utilise the funds allocated to them. From uncompleted projects to delayed procurement processes, the persistent issue of unutilised funds paints a troubling picture of how […]

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1 week ago Uba Sani approves 70% salary increase for Kaduna tertiary institutions

unions suspend one-month strike after dialogue with government Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the implementation of 70 read more Uba Sani approves 70% salary increase for Kaduna tertiary institutions

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1 week ago Kaduna Tertiary Institution Workers Suspend Strike As Governor Approves New Salary Structure

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has approved the implementation of 70% of the 2024 CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure for staff of the State-owned tertiary institutions, effective October 2025. The government said the approval was part of Governor Sani’s administration commitment to improving workers’ welfare and revitalising the education sector. The government further said the approval followed […]

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1 week ago Uba Sani approves implementation of new salary structure for tertiary institutions

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the implementation of 70% of the 2024 CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure for staff of all state-owned tertiary institutions, effective October 2025...

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1 week ago NELFUND Opens Student Loan Application Portal For 2025/2026 Academic Session

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, offering financial support to students across tertiary institutions in the country. According to the agency, the application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026. This was contained […]

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2 w. ago Why removing maths for arts students weakens Nigeria’s human capital competitiveness

THE Federal Government’s recent decision to remove Mathematics as a mandatory subject for admission into tertiary institutions for students in the Arts and Humanities—announced on October 15, 2025—has generated wide debate across the country. Intended to expand access for students who struggle with Mathematics, the policy may appear compassionate. Yet it risks eroding standards, weakening […]

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2 w. ago Mathematics Remains Compulsory For SSCE Despite Admission Policy Change — FG

Last week, the Federal Ministry of Education issued a statement in which it said arts and humanities students no longer needed a credit in Mathematics to get admission into tertiary institutions.  The post Mathematics Remains Compulsory For SSCE Despite Admission Policy Change — FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago ASUU Strike: Senate Wades In, Meets Education Minister Tuesday

The Senate has waded into the industrial dispute between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as part of moves to stop the ongoing two-week warning strike by the lecturers. Consequently, the Senate Committees on Labour and Tertiary Institutions and TETFund will be meeting with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji […]

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2 w. ago JAMB: UTME not scrapped, mandatory for admissions into tertiary institutions — FG

“The Ministry remains committed to protecting the credibility of the admission system and ensuring that merit and due process continue to guide all entries into tertiary institutions,” he said.

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2 w. ago NELFUND urges accredited institutions to upload students’ records

Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on all accredited tertiary institutions across the country to

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2 w. ago NELFUND Seeks Institutional Collaboration To Update Student Records

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on all accredited tertiary institutions across the country to update their existing student records and upload the details of all their students both returning and newly admitted, on the NELFUND Student Verification Portal. The call comes ahead of the official opening of the portal for the 2025/2026 […]

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2 w. ago FG targets 300,000 more students in tertiary institutions annually

says mathematics compulsory for science, technology, social science courses only The federal government has approved a comprehensive reform of admission read more FG targets 300,000 more students in tertiary institutions annually

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2 w. ago FG Removes Mathematics As Mandatory Requirement For Arts, Humanities Admissions Into Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that a credit pass in Mathematics in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) will no longer be a compulsory requirement for students seeking admission into arts and humanities programmes in Nigerian universities and polytechnics. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, on […] The post FG Removes Mathematics As Mandatory Requirement For Arts, Humanities Admissions Into Tertiary Institutions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NELFUND reopens student loan portal for 2024/2025 academic year

…gives 203 affected institutions 24 hours to act From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the reopening of the student loan portal for interested students to apply for tuition fees for the 2024/2025 academic year alongside the optional monthly stipend to enable tertiary institutions that are yet to complete their student […] The post NELFUND reopens student loan portal for 2024/2025 academic year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Closure of unlicensed private tertiary institutions impacts Katsina’s IGR – Commissioner

Muhammad Kankara has acknowledged the recent closure of unlicensed private tertiary institutions in the state. read more Closure of unlicensed private tertiary institutions impacts Katsina’s IGR – Commissioner

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3 w. ago Katsina Shuts Down 32 Unlicensed Private Tertiary Institutions

The Katsina State Government has ordered the closure of 32 private tertiary institutions operating without proper accreditation or licenses from regulatory bodies in the State. The Commissioner for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education, Dr. Muhammad Isah Kankara, disclosed this during the 2026 pre-budget defence before a committee chaired by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic […]

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