…Monday. The Committee explained that the additional window was to enable universities, polytechnics, monotechnics, colleges of education, military institutions and other eligible tertiary institutions to finalise their Institutional Laureate Selection Committees and submit approved research entries. Recall that the Nat…

…available to individuals aged 18 and above who are enrolled in accredited universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across Nigeria. Students who benefited from the programme during the previous academic year can also renew their subscription for another year after verifying their student status. The subscrip…

…production, hydrology and water resources management, and organic animal production in polytechnics and colleges of education across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when he received the report of the National Implementation Committee on the Review and Develop…

…and revamping digital and creative hubs in 66 institutions, including universities and polytechnics, to strengthen the pipeline of talent into employment and enterprise. The programme is co-financed by the FG, African Development Bank, Agence Française de Développement and Islamic Development Bank, with the BOI serving…

…extend beyond missed lessons, education experts warned. Chairman of the Conference of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology in Nigeria, COREG, Dr Obini Onuchukwu, described the repeated closure of schools as one of the most damaging developments confronting the education sector. According to him, prolonged closures d…

…technologies, green technologies and advanced manufacturing. He further encouraged polytechnics to gradually phase out non-technical programmes outside their statutory mandate while strengthening engineering, technology and applied science programmes. The minister also urged the board to ensure transparency and account…

…lecturers axed in five years No fewer than 60 lecturers across Nigerian universities and polytechnics have been suspended, dismissed, had their appointments terminated or been prosecuted over allegations of sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct between 2021 and July 2026. Recent cases include the suspe…

…three consecutive years without disruption of academic activities in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, attributing the achievement to sustained engagement with tertiary institution unions. The minister also disclosed that Nigeria now has 24 universities ranked among the world’s top 1,000 institution…

…emergency over the deteriorating condition of students’ hostels across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, warning that the continued neglect of accommodation facilities poses a serious threat to students’ welfare, safety and dignity. The declaration was made on Tuesday in Abuja by NANS President, Aki…

…creative industries." For polytechnic education, he stated, "Polytechnic reform - All polytechnics & monotechnics will become universities." The proposed reforms also prioritise teachers. It read, "Teachers first - Better salaries, housing, research opportunities & recognition." It also promises "2-year teachers' insti…

…Universities accounted for 52% of disbursements, while colleges of education and polytechnics represented 25% and 23% respectively, indicating that university staff made up the largest single share of beneficiaries. Female beneficiaries accounted for just 19% of recipients during the 2025/2026 cycle, a gap the Ministry…