The Federal Government has begun disbursing funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF)—a program aimed at improving staff welfare, boosting institutional productivity, and fostering innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry…
The Federal Government has announced a seven-year suspension on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The move is aimed at addressing the growing number of under-utilised institutions, stretched resources, and declining academic standards. This decision was endorsed at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at…
The Federal Government has rescinded the decision to set 18 as the threshold age for admission to postsecondary schools. Tunji Alausa, the recently appointed Minister of Education, made the announcement at his first press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. The decision to change the policy on the 18-year-old age limit for entrance to higher institutions…
