Speaking at the launch in Lagos, Dangote said the plan will support 45,000 new students every year from 2026.
A science student might select subjects in the social sciences or the arts, according to the education ministry.
Education minister Tunji Alausa said the welfare initiative was part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
NLC has frowned at the federal government’s ‘no work, no pay’ policy, and highlighted that the union’s position remains ‘no pay, no work’.
The federal government has announced reforms to modernise agricultural education to strengthen food security and create employment opportunities.
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving teachers’ welfare and promoting collaboration as a key strategy to strengthen Nigeria’s education sector.
”This policy decision reflects a balance between cognitive maturity and academic preparedness. Sixteen years is non-negotiable,” the education minister said.
Education minister Tunji Alausa gave the directive in Abuja on Tuesday at the 2025 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
Education minister Tunji Alausa has revealed that more than 90,000 applications have been received for the Technical and Vocational Education Training.
This is to promote equity, transparency, and integrity in the selection process, according to a statement on Thursday.
