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Education minister Tunji Alausa Decries Proliferation Of Versities, Seeks Improvement Of Existing Ones

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Education minister Tunji Alausa Decries Proliferation Of Versities, Seeks Improvement Of Existing Ones

Education minister Tunji Alausa decries proliferation of Versities, seeks improvement of existing ones. Mr Alausa said that there was no need to put pressure on the president to establish new universities

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has hinged the current proliferation of universities on the increasing pressure being mounted by lawmakers.

Mr Alausa spoke at the third edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday.

The federal government is facing mounting pressure to reform the country’s education sector.

With almost 200 bills pending in the National Assembly for the creation of universities, there is a growing concern that the system is becoming overwhelmed.

Mr Alausa explained that renewing the capacities of existing institutions was more important than establishing new ones.

According to him, there is no need to put pressure on the president to establish new universities.

He said, “We must focus on our capacities. We need to stop this from happening. There’s so much pressure on the president. We have to at least be sensitive to it as well.

“They (lawmakers) are passing a lot of bills. Today I can tell you that there are almost 200 bills in the National Assembly. We can’t continue this. Even though we have a lot of them, the capacity for a university to admit is not there. What we need to do now is to rebuild the capacities so that we can offer more viable courses to our citizens.’’

He added that the enrolment rate was not commensurate with the recent number of universities.

“If you look at the entire enrolment together, the one per cent of private universities account for just 7.5 per cent of total undergraduate enrolment. The total number of undergraduate enrolments today is just about 875,000, which is at least fairly low.

We have universities with less than 1,000 undergraduate students, and there’s this intense demand for more universities to be opened. We have to stop that,” he said.

He added that several key proposals had been put forward to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s education sector.

Speaking on specialised universities, the minister appealed to the institutions to focus on their mandate.

According to him, there is a need to reduce the number of non-technical courses offered in specialised universities and instead make them available in conventional universities.

He also pledged the commitment of the federal government to reducing the number of out-of-school children and creating opportunities for them in tertiary institutions.

On speculation of scrapping the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), Mr Alausa said the Education Tax Fund would continue indefinitely.

Education minister Tunji Alausa

Education minister Tunji Alausa

“What we now need to do is to begin to open up more resources to develop infrastructure, build engineering workshops and build laboratories in these universities.

We also must recruit international standard teachers so that we can begin to get these universities to deliver high-quality education that will be known throughout the country.

“When it comes to the education tax, I think a tax fund is going to be advanced now because I’ve heard some information in the new tax bill about tax funds being subsidised by the year 2030,” he said.

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IGP Disu, Stakeholders To Establish Police Academy Ogun Campus, Upgrade College Across The County

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IGP Disu, Stakeholders To Establish Police Academy Ogun Campus, Upgrade College Across The County

In a major move toward reforming police education, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, held a high-level strategic meeting at the Federal Ministry of Education today, Monday, May 4, 2026.

The main goal of the meeting was to officially establish a new Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) campus in Ogun State, along with a comprehensive plan to upgrade and secure accreditation for the 42 Police Colleges nationwide.

The meeting was hosted by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad. The attendance of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun (Rtd) and other key stakeholders highlighted the importance and national significance of these educational reforms.

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Key topics covered included infrastructure development and collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to ensure the construction of modern facilities. Stakeholders also coordinated with the National Universities Commission (NUC) for thorough resource verification to meet accreditation standards, with a clear timeline set for the Ogun State campus to be fully operational in the 2026 academic session.

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IGP Disu

IGP Disu reaffirmed the Force’s dedication to professional excellence, emphasizing that transforming these institutions is essential for building a modern, service-oriented police force.

He stated that by combining academic rigor with tactical operational training, the Nigeria Police Force will produce officers ready to address today’s security challenges with the highest level of integrity.

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ICPC Formally Established A Student Anti-Corruption Club (SAC) At Andal Science Academy, Kano

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ICPC Formally Established A Student Anti-Corruption Club (SAC) At Andal Science Academy, Kano

Cultivating Integrity: ICPC Plants Anti-Corruption Seed at Andal Science Academy
In a resolute effort to curb the pervasive menace of corruption, the Kano State office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has formally established a Student Anti-Corruption Club (SAC) at Andal Science Academy, Kano.

The initiative marks a strategic shift towards prevention rather than mere prosecution, targeting the conscience of the nation’s future leaders.
The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Barrister Ahmad Muhammad Wada, was represented at the ceremony by Chief Superintendent Sani Tukur and articulated the core philosophy behind the club.

He explained that its primary aim is to reshape the mindset of the younger generation, actively involving them in the anti-corruption crusade long before they assume positions of power or responsibility.

Addressing the students directly, Barrister Wada urged them to become courageous informants against malpractice, reporting any incidence of corruption to relevant authorities, including the ICPC, through the college principal.

The principal, he noted, would serve as the club’s patron, creating a safe and structured channel for whistleblowing within the school environment.

The Commissioner further emphasised that the club is designed not only to detect wrongdoing but also to thoroughly reorient students to the ills of corruption. He called on them to imbibe the virtues of integrity, discipline, and honesty, insisting that these qualities are non‑negotiable for the leaders of tomorrow who must steer Nigeria towards a more transparent future.

On his part, the principal of Andal Science Academy, Mr. Sam Ade, warmly commended the ICPC’s efforts to establish SACs in various schools across the federation. He assured the Commission of his management’s unwavering support, pledging to nurture the club to yield fruitful results and to embed its anti‑corruption ethos into the broader life of the academy.

Following the speeches, the executive members of the newly formed club were formally sworn in. They were then sensitised on the club’s rules, objectives, and operational boundaries, ensuring that from the outset, leadership was anchored in clarity and purpose rather than mere enthusiasm.

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The atmosphere reached a festive pitch when a gathering of about eighty students broke into spirited chanting, dancing, and singing of anti‑corruption slogans. Their visible energy and joy suggested that for these young people, the fight against corruption need not be grim—it could be a collective, vibrant, and even celebratory movement for change.

In sum, the launch of the Student Anti‑Corruption Club at Andal Science Academy is far more than a school event. It is a thematic declaration that integrity must be cultivated from childhood, that schools are vital frontiers in the battle against graft, and that with the right nurturing, today’s students can indeed become tomorrow’s most incorruptible citizens.

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Financial Literacy: NNPC Foundation Trains Batch A Stream 2 Corps Members

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Financial Literacy: NNPC Foundation Trains Batch A Stream 2 Corps Members

In continuation of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives on financial literacy, the NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte has conducted its second 2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) skills empowerment training for Batch A, Stream 2 corps members at the FCT NYSC Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Abuja, over the weekend.

Delivered in partnership with the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) scheme, the programme covers financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business development. Its training structure also includes a financial literacy test, a “Kick Start My Business” course, and business proposal pitching.

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Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, who was represented by the Head, Programme Management, Rose Okonkwo, noted that over one million corps members have been trained nationwide through the programme.

Acting Director of SAED, Usman Yahaya, commended the NNPC Foundation for its consistent support, urging the corps members to acquire multiple skills during their service year in order to position themselves as job creators and not job seekers.

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It would be recalled that last year, 531 youths received Starter Packs and financial support to help them launch their businesses, with most beneficiaries recording measurable progress across their various enterprises.

The NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte has, through the financial literacy programme, sustained its commitment to preparing young Nigerians towards sustainable careers and self-reliance, contributing to national economic growth and development.

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