'No New Universities for 7 Years' - Senate Blocks Bills After Tinubu's Directive

'No new universities for 7 years' - Senate blocks bills after Tinubu's directive

The Senate has suspended all bills seeking to establish new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the country. The action is in line with the Federal Government's policy which placed a ban on creation of new tertiary institutions for the next five to seven years. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, announced the directive during […] 'No new universities for 7 years' - Senate blocks bills after Tinubu's directive

Senate to suspend bills for new universities in line with FG policy

The Senate has directed its committees and the Clerk to suspend the processing of bills seeking the establishment of new universities and other tertiary institutions, in line with the Federal Government’s policy. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, announced the directive during plenary on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to respect the government’s decision to halt the establishment of additional tertiary institutions. Bamidele said the policy was aime…

Senate Suspends Bills for New Universities as Tinubu Enforces Seven-Year Ban

The Nigerian Senate has ordered a suspension of legislative work on bills proposing new universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions, following the Federal Government’s decision to prioritise the development of existing schools. The directive was announced during plenary on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as lawmakers considered the government’s position on expanding the country’s higher education […] The post Senate Suspends Bills fo…