Tag: Tunji Alausa
No More HND Stigma: Polytechnics to award degrees
Charging participants to return to their institutions as reform champions, Dr Alausa declared: “The future of our youth, our economy…
Nigeria drops 2022 language policy, cites poor student performance
He added that examinations were conducted in English while most students were taught in local dialects, creating a gap.
FG commences disbursement of tertiary institution staff support fund
Alausa said the programme had transitioned from planning to full implementation, with more than 9,000 staff of tertiary institutions receiving…
Why FG imposes seven-year ban on establishment of new Universities, Polytechnics
The decision, approved during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, marks a significant shift in…
Shocking 85% of Nigerian scholarship students vanish abroad — Minister laments
Alausa revealed shocking inequalities, saying tiny polytechnics with less than 600 students receive the same funds as giant universities boasting…
It’s wasteful – Minister explains why he scrapped BEA scholarship programme
Speaking during a courtesy visit by newly elected officials of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to his office…
Tinubu approves upgrade of Yabatech to university – Minister
Alausa commended Yabatech’s Rector, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, for endowment fund projects. He advised the creation of a robust alumni endowment…
FG denies scrapping JSS, SSS
“The Federal Government remains committed to policies that enhance access to quality education while aligning with global best practices.”
No more leave of absence for health workers, Minister declares
"The government has put a rule in place that says healthcare workers can't take time off if they want to…
We will move against quacks in the health industry – Minister
“What we are going to do at the federal level, is to set up a Health Facility Regulatory Commission that…
Nigeria making progress towards ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 – Minister
Speaking on the theme of the 2023 commemoration, which is “Let Communities Lead,” Alausa listed some of the achievements of…