TETFund, IFC commence employability benchmarking programme for tertiary institutions
February 7, 2023 The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and other local partners have commenced the conduct of a National Employability Benchmarking…
KASU female professor secures N34.7 million research grant from TETFund
By Philip Yatai Prof. Hauwa’u Yusuf, Director, Centre for Gender Studies, Kaduna State University (KASU), has secured a N34.7 million research grant, under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National…
Kwankwaso, most prepared for 2023 presidential election – NNPP chieftain
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The New Nigeria Political Party (NNPP) Candidate for Kano North Senatorial District, Sen. Abdullahi Baffa, says the party’s Presidential Candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, is better prepared to…
PRESIDENT BUHARI SAYS CORRUPTION IN EDUCATION SECTOR UNDERMINING GOVT INVESTMENTS, URGES BETTER TRANSPARENCY
October 4, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said corruption in education sector continues to undermine investments, while critics downplay funding by focusing only on budgetary allocations, urging a…
Court to hear suit against CCB over INEC chair’s asset declaration form Monday
September 25, 2022 A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, has fixed July 26 for hearing a motion seeking an order compelling the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to release details…
ASUU/FG impasse: Peace team seeks NASS action on improved funding for universities
September 14, 2022 The Sustainable Peace Team, set up by the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) has called for an executive action by the Federal Government to…
LASG FLOATS AUTONOMOUS FINANCING CHANNEL FOR TERTIARY SCHOOLS, SETS UP DEDICATED TRUST FUND
September 2, 2022 …Governor receives 322-page LASU Visitation Panel report An autonomous funding mechanism that will keep all the three Lagos State’s tertiary institutions on the path of sustainability has…
TETFund to commence construction of zonal offices in 2023 – Echono
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it will commence the construction of its North-Central zonal office in Nasarawa State in January 2023. The Executive Secretary of…
Senate passes Federal University of Transportation Bill
April 6, 2022 The Senate has passed the bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina State. The passage of the bill followed the consideration…
National Security: Senate moves to establish commission on religious harmony
April 6, 2022 The Senate, at Wednesday plenary considered a bill seeking to establish the National Religious Harmony Commission (NRHC). The National Religious Harmony Commission (Establishment) Bill 2022, sponsored by…