Alausa Urges University Unions to Avoid Strikes, Embrace Talks
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged university-based unions to embrace dialogue and avoid strikes that could disrupt academic activities. Alausa made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja during the unveiling of renegotiated agreements between the Federal Government and unions in tertiary institutions. He called on stakeholders to cooperate in […]
Reps Give Education Minister Final Deadline Over TVET Probe
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnic and Higher Technical Education has issued a final ultimatum to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, to appear before lawmakers over the implementation of the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme. The committee directed the minister to appear in person […]
FG Inaugurates NBTE Board, Unveils TVET Reform Agenda
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), ending more than five years without a board. It also unveiled a new reform agenda to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, […]
Alausa to Unveil Tinubu’s Education Reforms at Abuja Summit
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Education Minister Tunji Alausa will lead discussions on President Bola Tinubu’s education reforms at the 2026 Education Summit on July 15 in Abuja. The summit, organised by the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN), has as theme: “Three Years of the Tinubu Administration: Assessing Reforms, Progress, and Challenges in Nigeria’s Education Sector.” […]
FG Bans Honorary Degree Holders from Using ‘Dr’ Title
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a policy prohibiting recipients of honorary degrees from using the title “Dr” in any official, academic, or professional setting, in a move aimed at restoring integrity to Nigeria’s academic system. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the directive on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in […]