Category : Polytechnics


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

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.

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

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.

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.

Polytechnics to Award Degrees as Tinubu Ends HND Dichotomy

The Federal Government has announced plans to grant polytechnics degree-awarding powers, ending the long-standing HND dichotomy. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa says this will elevate polytechnics into centers of excellence.

FG Launches Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation to Boost TVET

The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation (NIPOF) to reposition polytechnics as hubs of technical expertise and innovation. This initiative aims to boost skills development and youth employability.

ASUP Raises Alarm Over Polytechnic Funding, HND/BSc Dichotomy

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) warns chronic underfunding and insecurity could cripple Nigeria's technical education. The union demands economic relief, funding release, and an end to the HND/BSc dichotomy. #Education #Nigeria

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