FG Urges National Assembly to Stop Creating New Federal Universities, Polytechnics

FG Urges National Assembly to Stop Creating New Federal Universities, Polytechnics

The Federal Government has asked the National Assembly to stop considering bills seeking to establish new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, saying the country should focus on improving existing institutions before creating more. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the appeal in a letter dated November 2, 2026, addressed to the … Read more

NELFUND: FG Reports ₦372.6 Billion in Student Loans to Nigerian Students

FG Reports ₦372.6 Billion in Student Loans to Nigerian Students

The Federal Government has reported that a total of ₦372.62 billion has been disbursed through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to support students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The figure was highlighted by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, while presenting some of the education initiatives introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According … Read more

WAEC, NECO 2027: FG Suspends Proposed ₦50,000 Registration Fee

FG Suspends Proposed ₦50,000 Registration Fee

The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), following concerns raised by Nigerians over the cost of public examinations. The proposed adjustment would have increased the examination registration fee to ₦50,000 … Read more