The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has received N1.6 trillion to support projects in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Chairman of TETFund’s Governing Board and former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, announced the development in Katsina, describing it as the highest allocation in the agency’s history. The money comes from the three per cent education tax
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has warned applicants and parents against paying money for the ongoing 2025/2026 scholarship application. Otuaro said the act is fraudulent and unacceptable, stressing that no payment is required to benefit from the programme. He made this known in Abuja during the opening of the
Nigeria’s sporting talent shone brightly at the 1st African School Games in Algeria, with students of Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) making a significant contribution. Team Nigeria won 25 medals in total – six gold, 10 silver, and nine bronze – across 10 sports. NTIC students alone bagged seven medals: four gold, two silver, and
Nigeria made an impressive mark at the 1st African School Games in Algeria, winning 25 medals across 10 sports. The event, held from July 26 to August 5, 2025, brought together over 3,000 young athletes from across Africa. Students from Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) played a key role in the country’s success, securing four
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has praised the appointment of Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu as the first female Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). BEDC’s Managing Director, Jonathan Lawani, commended President Bola Tinubu for the decision, calling it a historic milestone. He said Ize-Iyamu’s achievement reflects resilience, visionary leadership,
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has been approved by the City & Guilds of the United Kingdom as an accredited examination centre. This makes ITF one of only seven centres in Nigeria with this recognition. The approval allows ITF to conduct examinations for international qualifications such as Level 2 Diplomas in Engineering, Housekeeping, Food Preparation,
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused politicians and contractors of influencing the appointment of vice-chancellors in Nigerian universities. In a statement by its President, Christopher Piwuna, ASUU cited the case of Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Imo State, where it alleged attempts to reinstate an acting Vice-Chancellor whose academic promotions were questionable.
The Nigerian Army says 260 middle cadre officers are taking the 2025 Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination. The examination, which began on Sunday, is being held at the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps Centre, Ihejirika Auditorium, in Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State. It is organised by the Training and Doctrine Command of the Army. President of
The Federal Ministry of Health has denied a viral video claiming that Health Minister, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced a free nationwide cure for diabetes. In a statement, the ministry described the video as fake, saying no such drug had been announced or approved for free distribution. It explained that the video used altered clips
MonITNG, a civic society organisation, has called on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe, to quickly intervene in renovating LEA Nomadic Primary School, Gagare, Paikon Kore, in Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja, where hazardous and unconducive conditions have led many parents to withdraw their children. In a statement, the
