In a significant push for transparency and accountability within Nigeria’s tertiary education system, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has issued a directive mandating all federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to publicly disclose critical institutional data on their official websites—effective immediately.

A statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, outlined the comprehensive requirements, emphasizing that the move aligns with global best practices and is a cornerstone of the government’s commitment to good governance in education.

Under the directive, each institution must publish its Annual Budgetary Allocation, detailing expenditures across personnel costs, overhead costs, and capital expenditure. Additionally, institutions must disclose research grant revenues received in the previous year, with a clear breakdown between domestic sources—such as local industries and government agencies—and international sources, including multilateral organizations and development partners.

Institutions are also required to display their TETFund allocation for the current calendar year, clearly showing how much support has been received for academic and infrastructure development. Furthermore, the total value of each institution’s Endowment Fund as of the previous year-end must be published and updated quarterly.

To give a clearer picture of institutional capacity, schools must also present their total student population, categorized by undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The Ministry stressed that all data must be presented in a clear, accessible, and user-friendly format for the benefit of the public. Federal institutions have until May 31, 2025, to comply fully with the directive. Failure to do so will prompt administrative sanctions, following routine audits by the Ministry.

“This initiative is part of a broader reform agenda aimed at restoring public confidence in our tertiary institutions, promoting performance-based funding, and improving Nigeria’s global education rankings,” the statement said.

Dr. Alausa urged all Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts to implement the directive with urgency, describing it as a vital step toward reinforcing institutional integrity and boosting the international standing of Nigerian education.