The Chairpersons of the Governing Councils of federal polytechnics have highlighted significant challenges affecting the institutions, calling on the federal government to improve infrastructure, security, and management practices. The communique followed their meeting in Calabar from February 9 to 14, 2025. The chairs cited poor roads, unreliable electricity and water supply, and limited internet connectivity
Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY), Iree, has announced the dates for its Post-UTME screening exercise for full-time National Diploma (ND) candidates for the 2025/2026 academic session. The physical screening will run from Monday, September 29, to Monday, October 6, 2025, at the institution’s Admissions Office. Each faculty has been assigned a specific date, and candidates are
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced plans to meet with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) over a directive affecting lecturers without a master’s degree. NBTE’s circular, dated September 10, 2025, instructed that academic staff in polytechnics and other Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions who do not obtain
The National Association of Polytechnic Students has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to introduce an insurance scheme for students in polytechnics across the nation. In a statement on Monday, NAPS President Eshiofune Oghayan also called for increased mental health awareness campaigns and enhanced security on campuses. “The association proposed several initiatives, including a Student Insurance
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has raised concerns over a polytechnic in the Southeast receiving billions of naira in annual intervention funds despite having only 30 students. TETFund Executive Secretary Sonny Echono disclosed on Monday in Abuja during the 2025 one-day strategic interactive workshop for heads of institutions, bursars, and procurement officers of beneficiary
