The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has challenged Nigerian scientists to identify the fastest pathway towards developing the country’s first Lassa fever vaccine.
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FG, Singapore partner to train TVET instructors in pedagogy, assessment
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Institute of Education, Singapore, has commenced a capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening the delivery of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across the country through the training of instructors and educators.
NELFUND condemns tertiary institutions over poor service delivery, arbitrary fee hikes
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has raised the alarm over the conduct of some tertiary institutions found to be withholding tuition refunds from students and arbitrarily inflating institutional charges, in what the Fund describes as unethical practices that undermine the objectives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Student Loan Scheme.
FG to launch digital education data platform July 1, enrolls 32 million students
The Federal Government has announced Wednesday, 1 July, 2026, as the date for the official launch of the Digital National Education Information Management System (DNEMIS), a pioneering digital platform designed to modernise education administration and drive data-led governance across Nigeria’s education sector.
Rite Foods, JAMB to honour seven outstanding undergraduates with ₦5 million
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in partnership with Rite Foods Limited, is set to host the Maiden Academic Excellence Recognition Award Ceremony in Lagos on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, celebrating seven exceptional Nigerian students who distinguished themselves through outstanding academic performance during the 2025 admission exercise.
Nigerian public varsities record strongest-ever global rankings
Nigerian universities have achieved their best-ever showing in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, with the country increasing its representation from 21 institutions in previous years to 24 in 2026, making Nigeria the most represented country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
NUC approves new varsity for Taraba, raises Nigeria’s total to 313
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted official recognition to the Taraba State University of Tropical Agriculture, Science, Technology and Climate Action, Gembu, clearing the first regulatory hurdle for the institution to become operational
FG orders FUTO VC to cancel aides’ appointments
The Federal Government has intervened in the administration of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), directing the institution’s Vice Chancellor to immediately withdraw the appointments of 24 aides in his office over alleged violations of established procedures.
NECO releases 2026 BECE result, re-sit to hold in July
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), covering candidates drawn from all 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and five foreign countries.
FG strengthens medical education, healthcare training with N217bn investments
The Federal Government has committed over ₦217bn within the last two years to strengthen medical education and healthcare training institutions across the country as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and build a resilient health sector