FG Puts Ban On New Polytechnics, Monotechnics Registrations For A Year
Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has authorized a one-year ban on monotechnic and polytechnic new applications. He, however, exempted health institutions due to low enrollment challenges. This was contained in a statement by the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, Prof. Idris Bugaje, on Thursday in Kaduna. Bugaje said the moratorium, which takes immediate effect, means that...
Kebbi Govt Allocates N2.7bn Fund For Student Allowances
N2.7 billion has been released by Governor Nasir Idris for the allowances of both domestic and foreign students, according to Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, the Kebbi Commissioner for Higher Education. Abubakar-Tunga made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He said, “Governor Nasir Idris has approved and released the payment of Upkeep Allowance and Accommodation in the sum of...
Ambrose Alli University’s Satellite Campuses Shut Down By Edo Government
The immediate closure of all Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma satellite campuses has been mandated by the Edo State Government. In a statement dated February 11, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, the government directed that all academic programs and courses must now be conducted exclusively at the university’s main campus in Ekpoma. The statement...
JAMB Sets 320 UTME Benchmark For Under-16 Candidate
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says candidates under the age of 16 should be academically exceptional by scoring 80 per cent and above in the UTME to be considered for admission. Given that the total score in the UTME is 400 marks, 80 represents a minimum score of 320. This development follows the recent reversal of the mandatory 18-year admission...
“Allow NUC To Oversee University Budgets” – Oloyede Urges FG
The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof Ishaq Oloyede has called on the Federal Government to allow the National Universities Commission oversee the budgets of Nigerian universities, rather than individual institutions. The JAMB registrar asserted that such a move if implemented, would enhance the autonomy of the universities. Oloyede, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, stated this as...
Prof. Azubuike Onyebuchi Appointed To Amadeus University Governing Council
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia, Prof. Azubuike K. Onyebuchi, has been appointed as a member of the Governing Council of Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State. His appointment, which took effect from June 1, 2024, is for a four-year term, in accordance with the provisions of the University Law. The Board of Trustees of...
Reps Approve Bill To Expand Michael Okpara University’s Academic Programs
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward transforming Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), into a conventional university, as a bill seeking the change passed its second reading on the floor of the House. The proposed legislation, titled “Bill Seeking for an Act to Establish Michael Okpara University, Umudike, to Make Comprehensive Provisions for Its Due...
Nigerian Govt Unveils 12-Year Basic Education Model, Phases Out JSS & SSS
The Nigerian Federal Government has declared its intention to do away with the junior secondary school (JSS) and senior secondary school (SSS) models. As a replacement, a compulsory 12-year uninterrupted basic education model will be introduced. After the 12-year program, the child will now move into institutions of higher education. With this decision, the Nigerian government will abolish the 6-3-3-4 education system...
N542M Fund Approved By Kogi Gov For UTME, Internal Exams
Over N542 million has been approved by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo to cover the cost of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination as well as other internal examination fees for students enrolled in public schools throughout the state. The Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, disclosed this during a press conference on Tuesday in Lokoja. Jones said the funds would cover...
Kaduna Varsity ASUU Set To Strike Indefinitely From February 11
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Kaduna State University has announced an indefinite strike starting February 11, citing unresolved welfare issues. The union announced this in a letter signed by its Chairman, Dr. Peter Adamu, and Secretary, Dr. Peter Waziri, addressed to the national body seeking approval for the action. The letter, obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria...
