Several Nigerian polytechnics have expanded their academic scope by introducing Bachelor’s degree programmes in collaboration with accredited universities. This move marks a new feat in the nation’s tertiary education system, bridging the long-standing gap between polytechnic and university education. Below is the list of some of these polytechnics. Federal Polytechnic, Offa (Kwara State) Federal Polytechnic,
The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the upgrading of the State College of Education, Afaha Nsit, to the Akwa Ibom State University of Education. The decision was part of the resolutions reached at the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Government House in Uyo. According to a post-council statement signed by
Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has praised President Bola Tinubu for signing a new law that changes the Federal Polytechnic Kabo in Kano State to the Federal University of Science and Technology. Barau, who sponsored the bill, said this move will help give more Nigerian youths access to quality education. He believes education is
The Oyo State Government has confirmed the remittance of ₦5 billion to Osun State as part of the ₦8 billion agreement reached in 2020 for the full ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. The disclosure was made on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in a statement detailing
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday, May 14, convened a closed-door meeting with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and 51 Vice-Chancellors and heads of tertiary institutions over allegations of misappropriation in the disbursement of student loans. The meeting at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) headquarters in Abuja addressed concerns about unauthorised
