…also approved the consideration of visitation panels for the two universities and other tertiary institutions in the state. The statement said the move was intended to strengthen accountability, administration and effective management of the institutions. The governor, it added, reaffirmed his administration’s commitme…

…reports that participants at the Renewed Hope Student Leaders Engagement were drawn from tertiary institutions across the North Central geo-political zone of the country.

…the union’s Chairman, Adebayo Aladerotohun, said the allowances- the Consolidated Tools Tertiary Institutions Allowance and End Allowances- had been approved by the Federal Government, but the institution allegedly failed to pay members of his association. He said, “A very unfortunate issue occurred in FUTA yesterday.…

…mandate. The announcement comes amid worsening electricity challenges facing Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, many of which spend billions of naira annually on diesel to keep lecture halls, laboratories, hostels and research facilities operational. Several federal universities have repeatedly warned that rising energy…

…that will establish eight Sports and Education Centres of Excellence across selected tertiary institutions as part of efforts to retain Nigeria’s sporting talents, create jobs, improve security and position sports as a major contributor to economic growth. The initiative, known as the National Sports and Education Exce…

…is an 18-month programme designed to train 1,000 student leaders drawn from 10 tertiary institutions in ethical leadership, public policy, democratic governance and public service. Executive Lead of the Gender Mobile Initiative, Omowumi Ogunrotimi, said the fellowship was created to bridge the gap between student leade…

…has so far awarded about 9,000 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships in Nigerian tertiary institutions and 247 scholarships for higher-degree studies in overseas universities. The Presidential Amnesty Programme was established in 2009 following the Federal Government’s amnesty initiative for repentant Niger Delta…

…with disabilities. He also said the Board disbursed about N750 million annually to tertiary institutions through the National Tertiary Admissions Performance Merit,NATAPM Awards. While admitting that no administration is perfect, Oloyede accepted responsibility for any shortcomings. “We made mistakes and corrected them…

…world-class academic work. “Inadequate digital infrastructure has limited many Nigerian tertiary institutions in research, innovation and global competitiveness. “I believe that the smart campus project will bridge the gap through high-speed connectivity, technology transfer and stronger academia–industry collaboration…

…According to Onoh, the claims reflected a misunderstanding of the laws regulating tertiary institutions, noting that under the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, as amended, federal universities enjoy institutional autonomy. He explained that decisions relating to the employment of academic staff, inter-unive…

…aimed at addressing the persistent problem of abandoned and delayed projects across tertiary institutions. Director, Public Affairs, TETFund, Mr. Abdulmumin Oniyangi, conveyed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Masari noted that although several institutions had cited challenges such as the rising cost of const…

UNIVERSITY lecturers, and other tertiary institution workers are increasingly embracing the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a zero-interest loan scheme they initially rejected The post Why varsity teachers now take rejected TISSF loans appeared first on Tribune Online.

…advice over the weekend when he received a delegation of students’ union leaders from tertiary institutions in the South-East shortly after his engagement with the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro. He advised the student leaders to return to their campuses with the messag…

…NELFUND,” he said. He further said the administration had restored industrial harmony in tertiary institutions through dialogue with academic and non-academic staff unions, noting that improved stability was contributing to better outcomes in the higher education sector. Nigeria has faced a persistent shortage of nurse…

…that the government also approved a nearly 40 per cent salary increase for workers in tertiary institutions, balancing improved staff welfare with fiscal discipline. The renewed atmosphere of industrial harmony, he noted, is already translating into improved academic performance and greater international recognition fo…

…they will continue. By the grace of God, next month, we will also involve students from tertiary institutions,” she said. She described the sanitation programme as a collective responsibility and urged residents to continue participating every last Saturday of the month between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 am, while also maintai…

…as “pathetically disheartening,” Akinteye said many hostels across the country’s tertiary institutions had become uninhabitable due to years of neglect. “The state of students’ hostels across our tertiary institutions is pathetically disheartening. Many hostels are in deplorable and dilapidated conditions, and they con…

…financially, the manifesto stated, "Semester education grants - Students in public tertiary institutions will receive semester grants to support their academic and living expenses." Sowore also proposed a restructuring of the education system, stating, "A new educational structure - 5 years primary, 5 years secondary,…

…student representation and fostering a stable and prosperous academic environment across tertiary institutions in the country. The statement reads: “This administrative transition introduces an intentional shift towards constructive diplomacy, intellectual rigour and proactive engagement with state actors. The incoming…

…has disbursed N34 million in bursary grants to about 580 indigent students studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. A total of 100 postgraduate students under the scheme received N100,000 each, while 480 undergraduate students received N50,000 each to support their academic pursuits. Speaking during the disbur…

…in the months under review include salary arrears, gratuity, pension arrears, grants to tertiary institutions, salary support to local government areas for payment of primary schools teachers, NYSC members allowance and minimum wage arrears. According to Seipolo, while all salaries related payments stood at N13.0b for…

The Forum of Governing Council Members in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions (FOGOCOM) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, citing what it described as unprecedented support for the country’s tertiary education sector under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The endorsement was announced on…

…in the people who drive teaching, learning, research, and innovation across Nigeria's tertiary institutions," the ministry said. The president also said that through the TISSF, the Federal Government is easing financial pressures on education workers, improving livelihoods and strengthening the workforce responsible fo…