The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has directed Nigerian public universities to overhaul how they raise money, ordering that Advancement Offices henceforth report directly to Vice Chancellors rather than Registrars, and warning that government allocations alone can no longer sustain the tertiary system
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FME, UNESCO deepen partnership to advance Tinubu’s education transformation
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has called for deeper collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to advance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education transformation agenda
National Library: Alausa warns contractors against delays, substandard work, says missing deadline’ll attract sanctions
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has warned contractors and consultants handling the National Library of Nigeria project to meet delivery timelines and maintain quality standards, cautioning that failure to hit agreed targets will attract sanctions
Alausa applauds NECO’s CBT drive, says council now better positioned for credible Exams
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has commended the National Examinations Council (NECO) for its aggressive deployment of technology, particularly its transition to Computer-Based Examinations (CBE), saying the reforms have significantly strengthened the council’s capacity to conduct credible examinations
JAMB releases underage candidates’ UTME results, admission process ongoing
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of all underage candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in line with its established policy on the participation of candidates below the prescribed admission age
JAMB, INEC explore biometric collaboration to ease costs for candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has begun discussions with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on possible collaboration in biometric technology, as the board seeks to enhance its operations without raising fees for candidates
Alausa opens second round of N50m student venture funding
The Federal Ministry of Education has opened applications for the second cohort of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), with 50 student-led ventures set to receive up to N50 million each in equity-free funding
FG pushes to tackle illiteracy, expands adult literacy nationwide
The Federal Government has announced a renewed drive to tackle illiteracy in Nigeria through expanded adult and non-formal education programmes, the activation of community learning centres and increased investment in infrastructure.
First Lady champions tech access for students at UNICROSS
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned a N1billion Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Experience Centre at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), giving students free access to laptops, desktops and other digital resources
Tinubu’s Reforms: Alausa warns parents, teachers, proprietors, students against exam malpractice
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has warned parents, teachers, school proprietors, principals, invigilators and students against examination malpractice, saying the Federal Government is determined to restore integrity and credibility to Nigeria’s education and public examination system