The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has called for the adoption of a strictly merit-based system in the appointment of Vice Chancellors across Nigeria’s federal universities, warning that political interference in leadership selection poses a serious threat to academic excellence and effective governance.
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2026 UTME: Print, keep original result slip for reference –JAMB
2026 UTME: Print, keep original result slip for reference –JAMB
On Gov Namadi’s inclusive governance model
By bridging the gap between government institutions and community custodians, Governor Umar Namadi has demonstrated the kind of strategic, people-centred leadership that Nigeria’s challenges demand.
Gov Umar Namadi: Charting a new course in Jigawa’s flood defence
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Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf: Purposeful Leadership rewarded
The recent recognition of Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, as the recipient of the “Best Governor in Nigeria for the 2026 Hajj Exercise Award” by a leading Saudi Arabian service provider is more than a ceremonial honour. It is a testament to the power of purposeful leadership, effective administration and a genuine commitment to the welfare of citizens
Gov Namadi’s lecture on Democracy Day
June 12 occupies a special place in our history because it symbolizes the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of countless Nigerians who stood firmly for the principles of freedom, fairness, and the right of citizens to determine their own destiny through the ballot box.
FUT Minna leads in TETFund’s 2025 research grants of N7.5bn to 174 teams for industry-relevant researches
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has awarded research grants worth N7.5bn to 174 research teams across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions under the 2025 National Research Fund (NRF) Grant Cycle
Gov Namadi’s citizen-centred governance approach
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Alausa urges students to embrace immunisation, healthy living to safeguard future
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NECO warns public against recruitment portals requiring payment for exam supervisors
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has alerted the public to the existence of fake online recruitment portals claiming to be recruiting examination supervisors for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal.