Tag: Tertiary institutions
FG reverses 18-year admission benchmark in tertiary institutions
The new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has abolished the 18-year admission benchmark into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Alausa declared this at his inaugural...
Glo to Oyo tertiary institutions: Adopt our digital solutions to boost...
Telecommunication giant Globacom has urged tertiary institutions in Oyo State to adopt its digital solutions to improve learning, productivity, security, and operational efficiency.
Globacom's Head...
Reps laud Tinubu over electricity subsidy for tertiary institutions, hospitals
The House of Representatives has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a 50 per cent electricity subsidy for tertiary institutions and hospitals in the...
Minister seeks discounted electricity bills for tertiary institutions
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, says there was a need for tertiary institutions in the country to be treated to a discount...
JAMB: Why we can’t unbound Mass Communication in tertiary institutions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has described the unbundling of Mass Communication in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions as untimely.
Speaking at the 15th anniversary...
NELFUND disburses N1.17bn loan to 20,000 tertiary students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N1.17 billion to 20,000 students in five of the public tertiary institutions that applied for the...
Minister bows as varsities, polys, colleges to admit under 18
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mammanm has granted requests by heads of tertiary institutions to allow candidates who are 16 years of age...
NELFUND unveils 12 new state institutions eligible for student loan
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has included 12 state-owned tertiary institutions in the list of institutions eligible to apply for the student loan.
NELFUND...
Reps probe TETFund over slow funds assessment by tertiary institutions
The House of Representatives has queried the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) over the slow process of tertiary institutions accessing funds in the country.
The...
Tinubu orders tertiary institutions’ governing councils’ review
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive review of the recently announced governing councils of tertiary institutions in Nigeria before the inauguration and retreat...
