The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has cautioned beneficiary institutions against the improper utilisation of intervention funds, warning that those who fail to comply with established guidelines risk being delisted.
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NECO Releases 2025 BECE Results
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Stakeholders fix cut-off points, minimum entry age into tertiary institutions
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have agreed on new admission guidelines for the 2025/2026 academic session. At the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Policy Meeting held in Abuja and chaired by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, it was resolved that the minimum cut-off mark for universities will now be 150. Polytechnics and colleges of education set theirs at 100, while colleges of nursing and agriculture agreed on 140 and
TETFund endorses hybrid energy systems for tertiary institutions
Amidst soaring energy costs and unreliable power supply, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has endorsed a comprehensive shift towards hybrid energy systems in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. This follows the submission of a report by the Steering Committee on Alternative Energy Solutions, which recommends the adoption of hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, grid integration, and gas-fed backup power systems as the most cost-effective and sustainable solution.
Gov. Lawal visits UBEC h/qtrs, reaffirms commitment to strengthening basic education
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal, on paid a courtesy visit to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) headquarters in Abuja Thursday. The visit formed part of a familiarisation effort aimed at strengthening collaboration and reinforcing shared goals in the development of basic education.
A handshake with Tijani Aliyu Ahmed on his daughter’s wedding
This past Saturday was a day that will be remembered not only for the grandeur of a beautiful union between two families, but also for the affirmation of the immense goodwill and respect commanded by one of Nigeria’s most devoted public servants—Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons in the Humanitarian Ministry
FG inaugurates committee to commercialise research outputs from tertiary institutions
The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-level Ministerial Committee tasked with spearheading the commercialisation of research outputs from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Known as the Research and Innovation Commercialisation Committee (RICC), the body was formally inaugurated in Abuja on Tuesday by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Mauruf Olatunji Alausa.
NUC launches $40m ICT revitalisation project in 10 Nigerian varsities
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially launched the Blueprint ICT Development (Blueprint-ICT-Dev) Project, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive towards the digital transformation of its university system.
NELFUND warns public over fake student loan portal
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a fresh warning to the public regarding a fake website and fraudulent message currently circulating online, which falsely claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the reopening of the NELFUND Student Loan portal.
Over 80% of UTME mop-up candidates absent amid crackdown on impersonation — JAMB
More than 80 percent of the 98,232 candidates eligible for Saturday’s nationwide mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) failed to attend, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, attributed the low turnout to heightened security measures aimed at identifying impersonators