JIGAWA, NIGERIA - The Federal University of Technology, Babura (FUTB), Jigawa State, has announced a 100 per cent waiver of tuition and other school fees for newly admitted students studying B.Sc. Mathematics and B.Sc. Physics.


The university said the initiative is aimed at encouraging more young Nigerians to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) while helping to address the shortage of skilled professionals in critical scientific fields.


According to the university, eligible students admitted into the two programmes will enjoy the fee waiver throughout the duration of their studies, subject to the applicable conditions of the scheme.


The institution also disclosed that candidates who initially selected other courses or institutions but meet the requirements for Mathematics or Physics may take advantage of the opportunity.


Such candidates have been advised to visit any JAMB-approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre to process a change of institution and/or course to the Federal University of Technology, Babura.


The university described the initiative as part of its commitment to making science education more accessible and producing graduates equipped to contribute to research, technological innovation, education and national development.


Interested candidates have been advised to contact the university's Admissions Office for further information on eligibility, admission requirements and the procedures for benefiting from the programme.


The initiative offers a major opportunity for prospective students interested in Mathematics and Physics to obtain university education without paying tuition and other applicable school fees for the duration of their studies.