The Gambia plans to collaborate with and learn from Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to strengthen its own tertiary education financing system.

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) is pushing for the immediate implementation of a 35% salary review for its members. Additionally, SSANU has urged the federal government to release the outstanding ₦2.53 billion TETFund allocation.

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has challenged Nigerian scientists to accelerate the development of a local vaccine for Lassa fever. This initiative aims to address the ongoing public health threat posed by the disease in Nigeria.

Architect Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), highlighted the critical need for deliberate investment in research and innovation to effectively address Nigeria's challenges of unemployment and insecurity.

The Centre for Public Affairs (CPA) has stated that TETFund is a vital lifeline for Nigeria's higher education system, preventing further decline in public tertiary institutions.

The Nigerian Federal Government has disbursed N11.8 billion in interest-free loans to 6,842 staff members of tertiary institutions through the TETFund Staff Support Fund.

A controversy has emerged in Nigeria's education sector regarding whether private universities should receive funding from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), which is typically supported by public education taxes.

The Nigerian government has approved N4 billion each for 12 universities to upgrade engineering workshops and procure modern equipment through TETFund.

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Nigeria has taken strict measures against beneficiary tertiary institutions that failed to complete intervention projects, announcing they will be barred from 2027 funding.

The Nigerian Senate has expanded its probe into Safe Schools to include TETFund, NELFUND, UBEC, and other education agencies, summoning these bodies as part of the comprehensive investigation into education funding.

TETFund has approved N7.5 billion in research grants for 174 projects. This funding aims to support various research initiatives.

The Nigerian Army is requesting support from TETFund for specialized training in artificial intelligence, robotics, and defense technologies, aiming to boost local production and reduce reliance on foreign imports.

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to commission major projects funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) across various locations in Nigeria.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced plans to scrutinise the management of funds allocated to public universities through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), citing…

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced that universities with abandoned projects will be ineligible for new interventions and funding from 2027.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on TETFund to improve the ICT facilities at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, to enhance digital learning and address student concerns.

TETFund has inaugurated two new 40-room female hostels at Sa’adu Zungur University in Bauchi, aiming to improve student accommodation and welfare.

Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of TETFund, stated that Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has successfully achieved the vision of its founders by producing experts.

The Chartered Professional Accountants of Nigeria (CPA) has given a vote of confidence to Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), following extensive investigations into the organization's operations.

Echono, representing TETFund, has pledged the organization's support for the expansion of the Nigeria Police Academy during a meeting with Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu in Abuja.

Nigerian Vice-Chancellors are advocating for private universities to receive funding from TETFund and NELFUND, arguing that their current exclusion is unfair to students whose parents contribute taxes.

TETFund aims to curb medical tourism by improving medical training and facilities to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system and reduce treatment abroad. Read More: https://punchng.com/tetfund-seeks-stronger-medical-training-to-curb-medical-tourism/