BREAKING: Federal Government Enforces Seven-Year Ban on New Federal Tertiary Institutions

In a decisive move to address the proliferation of under-resourced federal tertiary institutions, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Announced by Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa on August 13, 2025, the policy aims to consolidate resources and enhance the quality of existing institutions, which have been grappling with issues such as inadequate staffing, poor infrastructure, and declining student enrollment. [1]

This strategic pause is intended to redirect focus toward improving the efficiency and effectiveness of current institutions, ensuring better utilization of resources and addressing systemic challenges within Nigeria’s higher education sector.

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1. West Africa Weekly: westafricaweekly.com/tinubu-regime-bans-federal-universities-approves-private-ones-pushes-western-policies-on-nigerian-education/?utm_source=chatgpt.com