The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has urged the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to collaborate on advancing technological development and strengthening the economy. General Musa made the appeal during a visit by TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono. He emphasised education’s critical role…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of a new board for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), as confirmed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. The new board members are Alhaji Aminu Masari as Chairman, Senator Sani Danladi, Mr. Sunday Adepoju, Mr. Nurudeen Adeyemi, Mrs. Esther Onyinyechukwu Ukachukwu,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a one-month ultimatum for tertiary institutions to disclose illegal admissions. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, the JAMB spokesperson Dr. Fabian Benjamin, emphasised that institutions must reveal all unauthorized admissions from before 2017 by September 1, 2024. Benjamin explained that the previous “Condonement of Illegal Admissions without…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is set to introduce a “learn to work” scheme in Nigerian campuses in collaboration with industry partners, providing employment opportunities for students while they study. The scheme aims to link qualified students with global industries, guaranteeing employment upon graduation. Speaking in Abuja with NANS delegates, TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc….
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has highlighted the importance of combining education with entrepreneurial skills to unleash Africa’s potential. Speaking at the Africa Leadership Magazine Summit in London, TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono, stressed the need for this integration. He received the Africa Leadership Excellence Award in Educational Development from Bahamas Prime Minister…
The Minister of Education Professor Tahir Mamman may have succumbed to stakeholders’ protest against the federal government policy on 18 years of age for candidates seeking admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. After discussions with stakeholders, on Thursday, this year’s admission entry age has been set at 16 due to certain considerations. According to the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved new cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The minimum scores have been set at 140 for universities, 100 for polytechnics, and 100 for colleges of education. JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, clarified that while these are the minimum requirements, institutions are free to set…
The federal government has announced that the age for university admission entry will now be set at 18 years, despite strong opposition from stakeholders. The declaration was made by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, at the ongoing JAMB policy meeting and NATAP-M Awards ceremony in Abuja on Thursday. Amidst protests from attendees at…
A total of 1,376,391 candidates have registered for the on-going 2024 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, according to the National Examinations Council (NECO). The Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, on Wednesday, expressed satisfaction with the examination’s conduct, stating that reports from across the nation indicated smooth progress. Prof. Wushishi highlighted…
The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW Global) has congratulated Nobel Prize Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on the momentous occasion of his 90th birthday. In a statement issued by the President of SYNW Global, Wole Adedoyin, the organization expressed profound admiration and gratitude for Soyinka’s indelible contributions to literature, human rights, and cultural heritage. Soyinka’s…
