WAEC Appoints Nigerian Dr Amos Dangut as New Registrar and CEO
WAEC has named Dr Amos Josiah Dangut as its 14th Registrar and CEO, serving from October 2026 to September 2031, succeeding Alhaji Pateh Bah.
Category : Polytechnics
OOU Law Grad: 3.49 CGPA Is 'Sharpest Pain' Since Father's Death
A fresh Olabisi Onabanjo University law graduate, Governor Bambam Bilo, says his 3.49 CGPA is the sharpest pain he has felt since losing his father as a teenager, but he remains hopeful for law school.
NZ Launches 6-Month Graduate Work Visa from November 2026
New Zealand will launch a Short-Term Graduate Work Visa on November 16, 2026, offering eligible international graduates up to six months of open work rights. The visa targets graduates with NZQCF Level 5-7 qualifications who do not qualify for the Post-St
Bowen University 2026/2027 Fees: Cyber, Chemistry, Anatomy
Bowen University releases approved 2026/2027 fees: Cyber Security ₦1.6m, Chemistry ₦1m, Anatomy ₦1.45m. Accommodation and other fees uniform.
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NUC Licences City University Abuja, Begins Postgraduate Admissions
City University Abuja receives NUC operational licence, starts pioneer postgraduate admissions for 2026/2027 session. Verify programmes and fees before applying.
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Kogi Poly Suspends 7 Lecturers Over Sex-for-Marks, Handouts
Kogi State Polytechnic suspends 7 academic staff: 6 for forced handout sales, 1 for sexual harassment, after students allege sex-for-marks and extortion.
College Bans Sign-Out Celebrations, Warns of Graduation Denial
Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit bans all sign-out celebrations, warning violators will be denied graduation clearance and treated as criminals, following a state assembly resolution.
TETFund Skills Intervention Transforms Osun Tech College
Osun State College of Technology praises TETFund's Skills Development Intervention for providing Starlink internet and solar power, transforming academic and administrative operations.
NAPS Seeks AI-Powered Classrooms for Polytechnics
NAPS urges government and TETFund to deploy AI-powered classrooms in polytechnics, citing the EDON Digital Classroom Initiative to boost technical education.
Fire Destroys Kano Polytechnic Main Library
A major fire at Kano State Polytechnic's main library destroyed books, equipment, and records, raising concerns over academic resources and fire safety standards.
Oyeyemi Calls for Increased Polytechnic Funding
Dr. Titus Oyeyemi calls on the Federal Government to boost polytechnic education investment, citing its role in tackling youth unemployment through technical skills.
Benue Polytechnic Student Electrocuted While Reconnecting Power
A devastating incident at Fidei Polytechnic in Gboko, Benue State, has resulted in the death of an HND 2 Electrical Electronics Engineering student who was electrocuted while attempting to fix a disconnected light on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Aiyedatiwa Sets Up Wage Review Committee for Ondo Poly
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has established a committee to review the new minimum wage implementation at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, while clearing three months of salary arrears to address payment discrepancies and ensure compliance.
Kaura Namoda Polytechnic Accredits 38 New Programmes
Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda has secured accreditation for 38 new programmes, expanding from just three previously. Rector Dr. Aminu Yusuf announced this during the matriculation of 1,450 students, highlighting infrastructure upgrades and security mea
Kaura Namoda Polytechnic Matriculates 1,450 Students, Expands Programs
Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State has matriculated 1,450 students, marking its 38th ceremony. The rector announced expansion to 38 accredited programs and enhanced security and infrastructure.
Anambra CP Commends Oko Poly for Peace, No Cultism
Anambra State Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu has commended Federal Polytechnic Oko for maintaining a peaceful campus environment with almost no cultism. He attributed this to Rector Dr. Chioma Awuzie's leadership and discipline.
Fed Poly Oko Students Share Quiz Victory Secrets
Students from Federal Polytechnic Oko disclose how supportive leadership and modern facilities propelled them to win the ESVARBON Southeast quiz competition, earning a spot in the Lagos grand finale.
Armed EFCC Raid at Kwara Poly Sparks Panic Among Students
Armed EFCC operatives stormed Kwara State Polytechnic, chasing students and causing widespread panic. Witnesses report arrests and phone seizures in a raid targeting suspected fraud.
Armed EFCC Raid Sparks Panic at Kwara State Polytechnic
Armed EFCC operatives stormed Kwara State Polytechnic, chasing students and causing widespread panic. The raid disrupted academic activities, with reports of phone seizures and arrests.
Polytechnic Oko Bans Lecturers From Direct Textbook Sales
Federal Polytechnic Oko has prohibited lecturers from selling textbooks directly to students, mandating all sales through the official bookshop. Rector Dr. Chioma Awuzie warned of disciplinary action for violators, a move praised by students as ending exp
MAPOLY Alumni Decry Underfunding, Urge Abiodun to Increase Funding
MAPOLY alumni association criticizes inadequate funding and slow TETFund projects, calling on Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun to urgently increase budgetary allocations for the polytechnic.
NBTE Blames Polytechnics for NYSC Mobilization Delays
The National Board for Technical Education attributes NYSC mobilization delays to polytechnics violating mandatory Industrial Training policies and poor record-keeping, leaving HND graduates stranded.
Kaduna Poly Students Blocked Over Dress Code in Ramadan
Female students at Kaduna Polytechnic were reportedly denied campus entry for wearing outfits deemed inappropriate during Ramadan, sparking debate on religious influence in education.
Man Works Multiple Jobs for JAMB Form, Graduates With Upper Credit
A Nigerian man shares his inspiring journey of working multiple jobs to save for his JAMB form, overcoming financial hurdles to graduate with an Upper Credit from The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
Cubana Chiefpriest Pays Fees for 1,000 Students at Nekede Poly
Socialite Cubana Chiefpriest visited Federal Polytechnic Nekede, pledging to cover school fees for 1,000 students and donating buses through the City Boy Movement, while taking jabs at the rival Village Boy Movement.
Kano Gov Yusuf Removes Kwankwaso Ally as Polytechnic Chair
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has terminated the appointment of Engr. Buba Galadima as Chairman of Kano State Polytechnic Governing Council, appointing the Emir of Gaya as replacement amid political realignments.
Nigeria Upgrades Polytechnics to Award Degrees
The Nigerian government is amending the Polytechnic Act to allow polytechnics to award BSc and other degrees, ending discrimination against HND holders and boosting industry partnerships.
Ugep Poly Students Protest Non-Indigene Rector Appointment
Students of Federal Polytechnic Ugep in Cross River State demonstrated at Calabar Governor's Office, opposing alleged plans to appoint a non-indigene as rector and demanding adherence to catchment area policies.
SSANIP Rejects NBTE's Poly Schemes, Issues Minority Report
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) has rejected the NBTE's reviewed schemes of service, citing disparities and discrimination against non-teaching staff in a minority report to the Education Minister.
Kwara Poly Students Blame Police, Deny Political Sponsorship
Students of Kwara State Polytechnic have urged stakeholders to hold police accountable for their violent response to a peaceful protest against NYSC occupation of campus facilities.
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