FG Debunks Viral Claims NUC Found 2,000 Universities, 100 Fake Professors
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has dismissed viral claims that the National Universities Commission (NUC) identified 2,000 universities and uncovered about 100 fake…
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TETFund Targets Commercialisation of 500 Nigerian Innovations
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is targeting the commercialisation of up to 500 research innovations from Nigerian institutions to strengthen…
NELFUND Says Student Loan Disbursements Exceed ₦375bn as Awareness Campaign Expands
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has disbursed more than ₦375 billion to students across the country, as it…
TETFund Develops 183 Research Prototypes to Drive Industrial Growth
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s tertiary education research system is producing hundreds of technology prototypes aimed at solving practical problems and supporting industrial development, with…
UNILORIN Credits Research Investment for Ranking Rise
ILORIN, Nigeria – The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has attributed its improved position in international university rankings to increased investment in research, academic excellence…
NELFUND: Student Loans Are Voluntary, Not Compulsory
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified that its interest-free student loans are voluntary, stressing that eligible students are not…
JAMB Warns Universities Against Issuing Admission Letters
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned universities and other tertiary institutions against issuing admission letters directly to candidates,…
Alausa Urges Universities to Train More Autism, Mental Health Specialists
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerian universities to introduce specialised degree programmes to address shortages of…
TETFund Demands Results from N1.6trn Education Investment
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has challenged beneficiary institutions to deliver measurable results from the Federal Government’s N1.6 trillion investment…
FG Urges Universities to Tighten Governance, Financial Accountability
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has urged Nigerian universities to strengthen financial accountability, enforce due process and improve transparency in admissions, recruitment and…