Latest Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers on Thursday, 14th August, 2025
Federal Government Imposes Seven-Year Moratorium on New Tertiary Institutions
The Nigerian federal government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has announced a ban on the creation of new federal tertiary educational institutions for the next seven years. The intention is to focus on developing the quality of existing institutions [1].
The moratorium, which started in August 2025, aims to address issues such as inefficient duplication of institutions, poor infrastructure, inadequate staffing, and low enrollment at many existing federal tertiary schools [2]. Despite the ban on federal institutions, the government has approved nine new private universities, with substantial investments made in their infrastructure [3]. However, the moratorium also extends to new private polytechnics and colleges of education to manage under-enrollment [3].
President Tinubu has emphasized his administration's commitment to fostering the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, stating that Nigerians have no reason to be poor [4]. The government plans to invest more resources in upgrading current federal institutions, including building laboratories, engineering centers, recruiting, and training lecturers to enhance productivity and education quality [2].
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, stated that the pressing issue in Nigeria's education sector is not about accessing federal tertiary institutions, but rather the problem of having too many institutions [5]. Some existing tertiary institutions have no students but have to pay their workforce [6].
In a related development, Peter Obi, a Nigerian politician, has criticized President Tinubu, urging him to focus on addressing domestic issues instead of traveling abroad [7]. Meanwhile, Daniel Bwala, President Tinubu's Special Adviser on Policy Communication, has expressed confidence that Tinubu will secure a second term in office by winning the 2027 presidential election [8].
Elsewhere, Media personality Toke Makinwa has announced that she is expecting her first child, describing the pregnancy as the most important and fulfilling chapter of her life [9]. In sports news, Paris Saint-Germain beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties to win the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, after initially losing 2-0 [10].
On a separate note, the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), demanding ₦3.5 billion in damages over an alleged armed raid on its premises [11]. M.I Abaga, a veteran Nigerian rapper, has raised concerns about the sources of funding in the Nigerian music industry, suggesting that a large share comes from foreign sources involved in internet fraud [12]. Marcus Rashford, a Manchester United loanee, has criticized the club's approach since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, accusing them of abandoning the principles that once made them dominant [13].
References:
- TheCable
- Premium Times
- Vanguard
- The Nation
- Sahara Reporters
- The Punch
- BusinessDay
- Nigerian Tribune
- Bella Naija
- Goal
- The Guardian
- TheCable
- Manchester Evening News
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