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In a significant administrative overhaul, the Federal Government of Nigeria has constituted the governing councils of 111 federal tertiary institutions, comprising 24 colleges of education, 37 polytechnics, and 50 universities. The announcement was made by the Federal Ministry of Education, which disclosed the names of notable technocrats, politicians, and traditional leaders appointed to these councils….
Tensions are escalating between Nigerian vice chancellors and members of a House of Representatives committee, with the former gearing up to resist what they perceive as an extortion attempt. The focal point of this clash is the recent approval of the N683 billion 2024 intervention fund by the federal government for publicly-owned tertiary institutions in…
The Federal Ministry of Education has taken a decisive step by establishing a committee to investigate private universities established in the last 15 years. This inquiry aims to assess the facilities, management structures, funding of programs, and other essential aspects of these institutions to ensure compliance with prescribed standards. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman,…
The National Union of Nigerian Students (NANS) has made a fervent appeal to the Federal Government, urging a reevaluation of its decision to suspend the accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates obtained from Benin Republic and Togo, neighboring nations of Nigeria. This plea comes on the heels of the government’s recent move to suspend certificates…
In a significant development, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, has issued a stern warning to several universities in the country, stating that their engineering programmes lack accreditation and are thus incapable of producing qualified engineering graduates. During a press conference following the council’s 179th ordinary meeting, the Registrar of the…
The Presidency has denied the recent report claiming an increase in tuition fees at federal universities. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr. Dele Alake, there is no veracity to the claims. The uproar began when various universities, including the unity schools under federal government ownership, announced…