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Nigerian Federal Executive Council Approves 11 New Universities, Tackles Illegal Mining
Nigerian Federal Executive Council Approves 11 New Universities, Tackles Illegal Mining
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At the signing of the 2025 budget, Nigerian President Tinubu stressed the importance of spending within means, increasing government revenues through... 04.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu gave the green light for the provisional licenses for 11 new private universities in the country. Tinubu's approval of these new universities shows a commitment to expanding educational access, Education Minister Tunji Alausa stated. He clarified the approvals were for pending applications despite concerns about university proliferation and a general moratorium. The federal government also allocated $1.67 million for satellite monitoring devices at key mining sites. According to Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake, this aims to protect investments by providing real-time activity data. Alake also stated that illegal mining had cost Nigeria trillions of dollars. He announced a new initiative approved by the Federal Executive Council to improve regulation and reduce revenue losses.
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Nigerian Federal Executive Council Approves 11 New Universities, Tackles Illegal Mining
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At the signing of the 2025 budget, Nigerian President Tinubu stressed the importance of spending within means, increasing government revenues through efficiency reforms, and promoting public-private partnerships and foreign investment.
