…being established across the state would provide qualified candidates for BMU and other tertiary institutions, helping Bayelsa produce more doctors, nurses, pharmacists, radiologists, engineers and other professionals. Diri acknowledged the contributions of former Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, who initiated the dev…

…programme is open to students aged 18 and above who are enrolled in public or private tertiary institutions across Nigeria. To qualify, students must complete a verification process and subscribe to at least 10 shares. The foundation will then fund the additional 10 shares in the student's name at no cost to them.

…improvement to the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the assessment of tertiary institutions across the country. He identified the mandatory national ranking exercise introduced by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on September 1, 2026, as one of the factors mobilising universities to showcas…

…OIRS, of allegedly imposing duplicate tax-clearance charges on students in state-owned tertiary institutions.However, the revenue agency has denied the allegations, insisting that its verification exercise is intended to confirm tax compliance and prevent fraudulent documentation.In a statement issued on Tuesday by its…

…demanding the implementation of the court judgment, payment of outstanding Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Teaching Allowance (CONTTA) arrears and the 2024 arrears arising from the 25 per cent and 35 per cent salary adjustments. Addressing the teachers during a protest on campus, the Chairman of the Senior Staff Ass…

…Sources Through his companies, including Skill ‘G’ Limited and Innov8 Hub, he provided tertiary institutions across the country with laboratory and technical equipment. In politics, Ibe contested the 2023 Abia State governorship election as the APGA candidate, campaigning on a technology-driven blueprint to transform t…

…the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr Zacch Adedeji, offered to partner with Nigerian tertiary institutions to develop them into innovation incubators capable of providing solutions to real-world problems. Adedeji made the offer while delivering the university’s 2025 Distinguished Lecture on ‘Economic Resilience in an…

…pitfalls and social vices they could encounter when they gain admission into tertiary institutions. Speaking to the students, Jegede said the choices they made at their present stage could determine the kind of future they would have, urging them not to sacrifice their long-term goals for temporary pleasure. She said,…

…the release of their eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance. The allowance covers January to August 2026. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the release on Wednesday. The payment, according to the minister, signals the Federal Government’s efforts to…

…tertiary workers The Federal Government has released the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance for non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The payment covers January to August 2026 and is aimed at improving workers’ welfare and promoting industrial…

…other parts of North America who wish to sit the examination for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. The registrar gave the explanation in a series of posts on X on Tuesday, following public questions about the planned centre, which is expected to begin operations for the 2027 UTME. He said JAMB currently co…

…arguing that it concerned the long-term sustainability of one of Oyo State’s major tertiary institutions. On the possibility of industrial action, the union said it did not desire a strike, stressing that dialogue and negotiation remained its preferred options. “Let it be clearly stated, ASUU LAUTECH does not desire in…

…committee by the Taraba State Government to review staff remuneration and workforce in tertiary institutions. The union described the move as unnecessary and capable of further delaying the implementation of an agreed salary structure for university workers. ASUU-TSU Branch Chairperson, Comrade Garba Mbave Joshua, stat…

…programme is open to students aged 18 and above who are enrolled in public or private tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Dangote Refinery IPO: Foundation launches share grant scheme for Nigerian students aged 18 and above. Photo: BloombergImagesTo qualify, a student must complete a verification process and subscribe…

…Commission; and Judicial Service Commission. The governing councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions will also remain intact, in line with earlier directives by the governor. The chairmen of the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB; Local Government Service Commission; and Teaching Service Commission wi…

…was forcing youths to move to Lagos and Abuja in search of jobs after graduating from tertiary institutions, but promised to address the challenge through industrialisation and other youth-friendly policies. He further challenged journalists in Abia State to always ask critical questions about governance, noting, “Jour…

…has condemned the withholding of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) refunds by some tertiary institutions in the North-Central region, warning that affected students should not be made to suffer after their fees have already been settled through the student loan scheme. The association also kicked against what it d…

…pay N4,000 only once to verify their WASSCE O’Level results through the JAMB platform. Tertiary institutions are to use the verified results shared by JAMB and must not demand another verification fee. The arrangement is designed to reduce costs and repeated checks during the admission process. Read Here: https://punch…

…2026. The initial deadline was August 31, 2026.The extension was sequel to appeals by tertiary institutions for more time to conclude their internal selection processes for the inaugural edition of the programme. This was contained in a statement signed by its Spokesman, Ita Ekpenyong, in Abuja, on Monday. The Committe…

…contributions to education and youth development in Ogun State. They cited projects in tertiary institutions, scholarships and empowerment programmes as some of the initiatives they said had demonstrated the senator’s commitment to students and youths in the state. According to them, “Senator YAYI, as the bona fide APC…

…from the Department of State Services (DSS) that terrorists were planning to attack tertiary institutions in Sokoto state, describing it as the moment that pushed the group to act."The Defence Minister has reneged on his pledge to stop killings. He has failed the people of Sokoto. He has failed Nigerians," the statemen…

…N95.14bn in April and May 2026 alone, of which N26.1bn went to salaries, pensions, tertiary institutions and support for local councils. The state said it was also funding projects including the Nembe-Brass Road, Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, a nine-storey secretariat complex and a 60MW gas turbine project. Oyo listed major…

…welfare On education, ORF raised concerns over industrial disputes in state-owned tertiary institutions, particularly Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko and Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo. It said the indefinite strike at AAUA over unpaid salaries and concerns by unions over the implementation of Federal Government…

…has warned of intelligence indicating plans by terrorists and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state. The warning was contained in a letter dated July 18, 2026, addressed to the Sokoto State Government and signed on behalf of the State Director of Security, B. Abdulaziz. In the security alert ti…

…Implementation Committee on the Review and Development of Agricultural Curricula for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. Alausa said the new programmes were designed to equip graduates with practical and industry-relevant skills needed to strengthen food production, reduce post-harvest losses, expand agricultural exports…