8 h. ago We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund

Tribune Online We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, says the agency is not prioritising physical infrastructure in tertiary institutions above research. Echono made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. “The truth is that we are doing fencing and other physical infrastructure in tertiary […] We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Gbenga Daniel, Abiodun clash over TASUED takeover, funding concerns

A former governor of Ogun State and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel and Governor Dapo Abiodun clashed on Thursday over allegations of neglect and underfunding of tertiary institutions in the state. In an open letter to Abiodun, which went viral on Thursday, Daniel criticised the recent takeover of the state-owned Tai Solarin University of Read More

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24 h. ago Oyebanji approves increment in subvention to tertiary institutions, others

Tribune Online Oyebanji approves increment in subvention to tertiary institutions, others The beneficiaries of the increment include the Ekiti State Customary Court of Appeal, the Ekiti State High Court of Justice, the Ekiti State Judicial Service Commission, and the Ekiti State House of Assembly Service Commission. Oyebanji approves increment in subvention to tertiary institutions, others Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Senate Approves Bills To Establish Federal Varsity Of Medical Sciences, COE In Abia

The Senate has approved the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende (Establishment) Bill and the Federal College of Education, Bende (Establishment) Bill, for third reading, marking a significant step towards the establishment of the two tertiary institutions in Abia State. Sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, […]

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34 h. ago Gbenga Daniel knocks Abiodun’s govt over FG’s acquisition of TASUED

Tribune Online Gbenga Daniel knocks Abiodun’s govt over FG’s acquisition of TASUED In an open letter dated 18 March 2025, addressed to Governor Abiodun, Daniel questioned why the state government could not sustain the institution and other state-owned tertiary institutions despite a budget exceeding one trillion naira. Gbenga Daniel knocks Abiodun’s govt over FG’s acquisition of TASUED Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Makinde makes fresh appointments into tertiary institutions, pilgrims’ welfare boards

Tribune Online Makinde makes fresh appointments into tertiary institutions, pilgrims’ welfare boards Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has made new appointments to the boards of three tertiary institutions in the state. Makinde makes fresh appointments into tertiary institutions, pilgrims’ welfare boards Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Makinde makes new appointments in tertiary institutions, pilgrims’ board

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved new appointments to the governing councils of three tertiary institutions in the state, including the appointment of the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria, Dr Adesola Adeduntan. A statement by Makinde’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Monday in Ibadan, said the governor also Read More

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7 d. ago Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers

Tribune Online Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has condemned the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended the governor, Similayi Fubara; his deputy Ngozi Odu, as well as the House of Assembly for six months. The President then appointed […] Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Reverse Eleruwa’s appointment or face lawsuit, family tells Makinde

The Laribikusi Ruling House in Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, has reiterated that it is their turn to produce the new Eleruwa of Eruwaland, not the Akalako family. The PUNCH reports that on Friday, November 29, 2019, the Supreme Court deposed Oba Samuel Adegbola as the Eleruwa of Eruwaland after he Read More

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9 d. ago NANS lauds FG’s plan to build CNG conversion centers, refuelling stations in 20 tertiary institutions 

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta   The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Federal Government over his decision to build Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centers and refuelling stations in 20 federal tertiary institutions across the country.   NANS described the decision of the FG as “not only noble but practical steps towards […] The post NANS lauds FG’s plan to build CNG conversion centers, refuelling stations in 20 tertiary institutions  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NANS lauds FG’s plan to build CNG conversion centres in tertiary institutions

The National Association of Nigerian Students has applauded the Federal Government’s plan to establish Compressed Natural Gas conversion centres and refuelling stations in 20 federal tertiary institutions across the country. Describing the initiative as a “noble and practical step,” NANS said it would help cushion the impact of the high cost of transportation on students Read More

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1 week ago FG to establish CNG conversion centres in 20 tertiary institutions

The Federal Government, through the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, in partnership with Femadec Energy, is set to establish Compressed Natural Gas conversion centres and refuelling stations across 20 federal tertiary institutions nationwide. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Monday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, recently met Read More

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1 week ago Don asks FG to prioritise skill acquisition in tertiary students

A senior lecturer in the Department of Entrepreneurship Studies at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Dr. Vincent Paul, has called on the Federal Government to urgently prioritise skill acquisition in tertiary institutions as a solution to the rising unemployment rate among Nigerian graduates. Speaking at the maiden matriculation of Vineyard Polytechnic in the Karu Local Government Read More

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2 w. ago Varsities to get N2.8bn, polys N1.9bn as TETFund announces 2025 intervention

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund on Thursday announced the disbursement of the 2025 intervention cycle to public tertiary institutions in the country. According to the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Sonny Echono, each university will get the sum of N2.8bn; polytechnics to get N1.9bn and Colleges of Education to get N2.1bn. The Executive Secretary of Read More

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2 w. ago Striking Oyo State tertiary institutions may resolve issues today

Tribune Online Striking Oyo State tertiary institutions may resolve issues today THERE is hope that issues leading to the indefinite strike embarked upon by the Oyo State-owned tertiary institutions may be resolved on Thursday. Dr Kola Lawal, Chairman, Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the tertiary institutions, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Wednesday. Lawal says the unions […] Striking Oyo State tertiary institutions may resolve issues today Tribune Online

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2 w. ago TETFund takes steps to boost power supply in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) said it has commenced realistic steps to improve power supply in tertiary institutions across the country. It said the initiative was part of a commitment to support the government’s efforts to have a steady power supply to tertiary institutions across the country. Chairman, Board of Trustees […] The post TETFund takes steps to boost power supply in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago TETFund inaugurates alternative energy committee for tertiary institutions

Tribune Online TETFund inaugurates alternative energy committee for tertiary institutions Chairman, Board of Trustees of TETFund, Hon. Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Wednesday while inaugurating the steering committee on alternative energy solution initiative to tertiary institutions TETFund inaugurates alternative energy committee for tertiary institutions Tribune Online

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2 w. ago TETFund Moves To Improve Power Supply In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has said that it was introducing a Special Intervention to address the issue of incessant power failure in the nation’s tertiary institutions. Chairman, Board of Trustees of TETFund, Hon. Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Wednesday while inaugurating the steering committee on Alternative Energy Solution Initiative in tertiary institutions Masari, […]

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2 w. ago Academic staff down tools in Adamawa over minimum wage issue

Academic and Non-academic staff of Adamawa State-owned tertiary institutions have embarked on an indefinite strike following the Government’s failure to read more Academic staff down tools in Adamawa over minimum wage issue

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2 w. ago Student loan: NELFUND moves to ease students’ verification process

Tribune Online Student loan: NELFUND moves to ease students’ verification process The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to link its website with institutional portals to eliminate unnecessary delays in verifying students applying for loans. The Executive Director of Operations at NELFUND, Mustapha Iyal, disclosed this during the NELFUND sensitization program for tertiary institutions in Kwara State, held at the University of Ilorin on […] Student loan: NELFUND moves to ease students’ verification process Tribune Online

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