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Education

February 13, 2025

FG imposes one-year moratorium on polytechnic, monotechnic registration

Education minister Tunji Alausa has approved a one-year moratorium on new applications for polytechnics and monotechnics.

Adetunji Alausa.
February 12, 2025

FG converts Nok University to federal varsity

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the takeover of Nok University in Kachia, Kaduna, and transformed it into a federal university.

NOK university
February 12, 2025

4,834 UI students benefit from NELFUND

No fewer than 4,834 University of Ibadan students have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to the tune of N735.8 million.

University of Ibadan
February 11, 2025

Delta assembly passes bill to establish college of health technology in Ovrode

The proposed college of technology will be located in Ovrode in Isoko Local Government.

Delta House of Assembly
February 11, 2025

67% of schools operate as ‘exam magic centres,’ says ethics marshals 

Mr Onyechere called on parents to stop paying such illegal fees.

Candidates in an exam hall
February 11, 2025

Be of good character or lose your admission, VC advises new students

Mr Lasisi said that any student who lacked the required learning character might lose his or her admission.

Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State
February 11, 2025

Nigeria should have at least 1,000 universities, says Peter Obi

Nigeria has 125 public universities, 63 owned by 36 states and 62 owned and funded by the federal government.

Peter Obi and UNN building
February 10, 2025

Gombe govt. approves N580 million exam fees for 20,478 students

She said the gesture was part of the state government’s efforts to enhance access to quality education.

Gombe governor Yahaya Inuwa
February 10, 2025

OAUTHC performs 55 cancer surgeries

Mr Alatise stated that about 100 patients were still attending the clinic while undergoing chemotherapy and waiting for surgery in the facility.

Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
February 7, 2025

FG activates technical working group to tackle AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria

According to the minister, the formation of the TWG brings together key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s health sector.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate