The Federal Government has debunked reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will no longer be required for admission into tertiary institutions. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, quoted the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji
When President Bola Tinubu promised to reform Nigeria, he made it clear that education must be one of the top priorities. Today, all eyes are on Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, to see how he will handle this important assignment. Many Nigerians believe he is serious about the job, especially when compared to
Following the directive of the federal government to halt the establishment of federal tertiary institutions, over 200 bills seeking approval from the House of Senate and Representatives will now be abandoned. The ban decision was endorsed on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.
The Federal Government has pledged to bridge the gap between local innovation and commercial success by supporting inventors, start-ups, and small-scale manufacturers nationwide. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, pledged during a visit to Innov8 Hub in Abuja on Monday. Alausa reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for innovation, noting
The Federal Government has put aside N50 billion in the 2025 budget to support secondary school education. Out of this amount, N40 billion will be allocated for vocational and technical training to help students acquire practical skills. The remaining N10 billion will be allocated to enhance online learning in schools across the nation. This is
The Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, has informed the newly appointed governing councils of federal universities that full autonomy must be accompanied by strict accountability. Speaking in Abuja during the official inauguration on Tuesday, Dr Alausa warned that universities must remain transparent in key areas, such as budgeting, contracts, and staff appointments. He said
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has expressed concern that government bureaucracy is hindering important activities within his ministry. He made this known during a meeting with the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, and his team in Abuja on Wednesday. Dr Alausa said delays in releasing funds are affecting the running of
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has expressed concern that government bureaucracy is hindering important activities within his ministry. He made this known during a meeting with the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, and his team in Abuja on Wednesday. Dr Alausa said delays in releasing funds are affecting the running of
Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, and John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, are among the top dignitaries expected at the 24th Nigeria International Book Fair, set to open on May 7, 2025, in Lagos, according to a statement by the organisers. The annual fair event, an initiative of the Nigerian
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has issued a directive barring candidates found guilty of examination malpractice from sitting for any external examinations for three years. The directive, outlined in a letter to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), was communicated by JAMB’s Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in a statement on Tuesday. It
