The Ministry of Education has warned that any student found guilty of physical assault leading to bodily injury will be suspended indefinitely from Unity Colleges. A memo by the Permanent Secretary, Nasir Gwarzo, which was obtained by newsmen in Abuja, said the ministry’s attention was drawn to the alarming rise in cruel acts of physical assault among students. In response, …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N5 billion for investment in research activities for 2024 through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this while addressing reporters before the commencement of this year’s edition of TETFund National Research Fair and Exhibition on Sunday in Abuja. The minister said the initiative …

President Bola Tinubu inaugurated his 45-member cabinet on Monday after they were screened by the Senate. Among the ministers-designate is a 69-year-old Professor, Tahir Mamman, who was sworn in as the Minister of Education. In this report, The PUNCH highlights 10 things to know about the minister. 1. Dr Tahir Mamman was born on July 7, 1954. 2. He graduated …