The Federal Government has ended the practice allowing Colleges of Education to run degree programmes through affiliation with universities. The directive, announced by the Ministry of Education, is part of ongoing reforms aimed at restructuring Nigeria’s tertiary education system and improving regulatory clarity across institutions.

Under the new arrangement, Colleges of Education will no longer award or run university-affiliated degree programmes. Authorities say the move is intended to eliminate duplication of roles and strengthen academic standards in the sector.The policy is expected to be implemented in phases, with further guidelines to be issued by education regulators in the coming weeks.

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