25 July 2026
Universities

Vice-Chancellor Seeks Increase in SIWES Stipends

The Vice Chancellor of Renaissance University, Ugbawka, Prof. Thaddeus Eze, has praised the federal government for sustaining the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) but called for an urgent review of student stipends. Speaking during a courtesy visit by officials of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) for their zonal meeting hosted by the university, Eze

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Polytechnics

FPTB Urges Students to Take SIWES Seriously, Match Skills with Knowledge

In a bid to prepare students for real-world experiences, the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FPTB) has advised over 3,000 students participating in the 2024 Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) to combine classroom knowledge with practical skills. Speaking during the orientation at the school’s 510 Hall, the Rector, Alhaji Sani Usman, represented by Deputy Rector Dr

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