Nigeria Bans Creation of New Federal Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges for 7 Years As FEC Approves Education Reform
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, has approved a seven-year moratorium on the creation of new federal tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The policy covers all categories of federal higher learning, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting,…