Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has supported the University of Benin's (UNIBEN) N100 billion Trust Development Fund, calling it a sustainable financing model that aligns with the federal government's education reform agenda. He encouraged other universities to implement similar funding initiatives during the fund's inauguration in Benin.

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has launched a N100 billion Trust Development Fund aimed at enhancing its infrastructure, research capabilities, and teaching quality. This initiative is part of the university's efforts to improve its overall academic environment.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has condemned unethical practices by some tertiary institutions, including withholding tuition refunds and arbitrarily increasing school charges, despite receiving support from the federal government. This announcement was made in a public notice by the Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi.

A new initiative is set to provide free internet access for students at a Nigerian tertiary institution, aimed at enhancing digital learning and connectivity. This program is expected to benefit students by improving their access to online resources and educational materials.

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) has expressed concerns regarding unpaid salary arrears, increasing insecurity in tertiary institutions, and delays in housing loan disbursement. The association has warned of a potential indefinite strike if the Federal Government does not address these issues by the end of July 2026, according to Daily Trust.

The National Universities Commission has approved six new undergraduate programmes for the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), which will expand the institution's academic offerings starting from the 2026/2027 academic session.