Federal universities no longer need recruitment waivers

Federal universities no longer need recruitment waivers from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. This change allows schools to fill vacancies. President Bola Tinubu announced the policy at the maiden convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare in Bauchi State. He spoke through the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Arc. Sonny Echono. The Federal Ministry of Education and university Governing Councils will now handle hiring directly. ## Payroll changes and student loans The federal government is moving tertiary institution staff from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System to the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System. This move accommodates the specific operations of schools and aims to improve payroll efficiency, transparency and accountability. Unions also secured agreements for specific allowances starting on January 1, 2026. At the same event, officials confirmed that 1,798 students at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare received support from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund for the 2025/2026 academic session. The loan helps students.