Mr Olorunwa Adegun, the Acting Rector of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), Ondo State, has appreciated Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State Governor, for his support and contribution to the institution. While speaking at the briefing to announce the upcoming 12th-23rd combined convocation, Adegun stated that the institution is working closely with the state government
Veteran teacher Oluwaluyi Uzorechi, fondly known as Mummy Perfect Praise, has appealed to the government at all levels to invest more in education and support teachers, rather than focusing mainly on taxing private schools. Uzorechi made the call in Lagos while celebrating 50 years in the teaching profession. She recalled how her journey began in
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has pledged to sustain efforts to transform Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education into globally competitive institutions. Speaking on Monday at a town hall meeting in Ilorin for stakeholders in the North-central zone, TETFund Board of Trustees member Nurudeen Adeyemi highlighted the Agency’s role in advancing higher education
The All Progressives Congress, Lagos State chapter, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his nationwide declaration of free technical education. The chapter describes it as a “visionary and people-oriented policy” that will equip young Nigerians with practical skills and secure the country’s future. In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesman, Mogaji (Hon.)
The Executive Council of Jigawa State has approved a sum of ₦779 million for education support contracts aimed at enhancing basic education and monitoring across the state’s 27 Local Government Areas. The approval was given during a recent council meeting, chaired by the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Umar A. Namadi. The contracts cover the
The Adamawa State Government has pledged to sustain Global Partnership for Education (GPE)-funded projects aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state. The GPE initiative, implemented by UNICEF, has provided accelerated learning programmes for 12,000 children across Adamawa over the past year. Speaking at the project’s closing ceremony in Yola on Friday,
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, seeks more collaboration with the National Assembly to ensure the effective implementation of the new development levy, which takes effect on January 1, 2026. Under the recently approved National Taxation Act (NTA 2025), a 4 per cent development levy will be imposed on the profits of taxable companies to
Dr Gideon Ezu has called on governments at all levels and tertiary institution managers to prioritise research funding as a key driver of national development. Speaking at the 4th International Conference of the Association of Management and Social Sciences Researchers of Nigeria (AMSSRN) held at Imo State University, Ezu stressed that research sponsorship should be
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has pledged that his administration is committed to the successful take-off of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale. The governor stated this at the Government House, Asaba, when he received members of the Governing Council and Management of the institution, led by its chairman and pro-chancellor, Salisu
The Oyo State Government has promised strong support for Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, to help the school achieve smooth accreditation of its courses by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The assurance was given by the Acting Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal, during the institution’s recent convocation ceremony. He noted that the government will provide
