18 h. ago Council of State approves NPC chairman, okays 1% FAAC deduction for Police Trust Fund

.…clemency for 175 prisoners …800 persons for 2024/2025 national honours award The National Council of State on Thursday, approved the read more Council of State approves NPC chairman, okays 1% FAAC deduction for Police Trust Fund

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19 h. ago Council of State approves 1% deduction from FAAC for police trust fund

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a landmark decision aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture, the Council of State presided over by President Bola Tinubu has approved an upward revision of the statutory allocation to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) from 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent of the Federation Account. This development […] The post Council of State approves 1% deduction from FAAC for police trust fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Reform: Federal Government Mulls 1% Deduction For Police Trust Fund

The Federal Government is considering a proposal to strengthen police reforms through an upward review of funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) and the repeal of its six-year lifespan clause to make it a permanent agency. The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end […]

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23 h. ago Return Unused TETFund Allocations Within 30 Days, Government Orders Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has directed all tertiary institutions across the country to submit comprehensive reports on unutilised intervention funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) within 30 days. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, gave the directive on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with heads of tertiary institutions, warning that idle allocations would […]

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28 h. ago Tinubu approves ₦70bn TETFund solar power project for 12 tertiary institutions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved ₦70 billion for the implementation of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Mini-Grid Solar read more Tinubu approves ₦70bn TETFund solar power project for 12 tertiary institutions

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44 h. ago No institutions under 10 years should access TETFund interventions, ex

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodoke, has represented a suggestion that tertiary institutions should start accessing interventions from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) after 10 years of establishment. Prof. Osodoke, at a Townhall Meeting organised by TETFund in Abuja on Wednesday, October […] The post No institutions under 10 years should access TETFund interventions, ex-ASUU president suggests appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Reforms are aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty – Edun

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has said that its major goal in the various reform programmes is aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty in their millions. Declaring the #31st Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) closed in Abuja, Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun stated that the overall […] The post Reforms are aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty – Edun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Empowerment: Organisation moves to raise N100bn for military, paramilitary families

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A private organisation, Defend Trust Fund Campaign (DTFC), has concluded arrangements to launch a national campaign to raise funds to empower families of soldiers and other paramilitary personnel across the country. Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna, the Lead Advocate, Defend Trust Fund […] The post Empowerment: Organisation moves to raise N100bn for military, paramilitary families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG targets delivery of hostel accommodation in Nigerian universities

Tribune Online FG targets delivery of hostel accommodation in Nigerian universities LAUNCHED under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government, through Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and private investors, is coming up to address the chronic shortage of accommodation in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The initiative aims to deliver 38,400 modern hostel bed spaces across 24 tertiary institutions, encompassing […] FG targets delivery of hostel accommodation in Nigerian universities Tribune Online

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4 d. ago HEI, Healthcare Federation of Nigeria sign MoU for medical trust fund

The Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) and the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to read more HEI, Healthcare Federation of Nigeria sign MoU for medical trust fund

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5 d. ago TETfund spends N1.4b on intervention projects at A/ Ibom College of Education

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Tertiary Education Trust Fund said it has spent N3.4bn on intervention projects at Akwa Ibom state College of Education, Afaha Nsit located in Nsit Ibom local government area of the state . Speaking during commissioning of Administrative and ICT buildings at the College yesterday, the TETfund BoT Chairman and former […] The post TETfund spends N1.4b on intervention projects at A/ Ibom College of Education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Transforming Campus Life: Renewed Hope Student Housing Programme makes strides

Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and read more Transforming Campus Life: Renewed Hope Student Housing Programme makes strides

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1 week ago TETFund Disburses N70bn To 18 Universities For Mini Grid Power Project

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has allocated N70 billion to 18 institutions across Nigeria for a Mini Grid Power Project under its 2025 intervention cycle. The announcement was made on Friday, by Board of Trustees (BOT) member for the South-South Zone, Aboh Uduyok, during the 2025 town hall meeting for stakeholders of TETFund beneficiary […] The post TETFund Disburses N70bn To 18 Universities For Mini Grid Power Project appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Afriland Fire: FIRS pledges trust fund, jobs for families of deceased staff

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has pledged to establish a special trust fund, guarantee employment, and provide full educational sponsorship for the children of four staff members who lost their lives in the recent Afriland Towers fire in Lagos. Speaking during a memorial service in honour of the deceased colleagues in […] The post Afriland Fire: FIRS pledges trust fund, jobs for families of deceased staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Afriland Fire: FIRS To Set Up Trust Fund To Support Deceased Staff’s Families

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has moved to institutionalise a comprehensive welfare scheme for its workforce, unveiling measures that guarantee lifetime support for families of staff who die in service, following the recent Lagos fire tragedy that claimed four employees. Speaking at a memorial service for the deceased, FIRS Executive Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, […]

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1 week ago FIRS sets up trust fund, employment for children of deceased Afriland staff

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the establishment of a trust fund and automatic employment opportunities for the read more FIRS sets up trust fund, employment for children of deceased Afriland staff

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2 w. ago FG boosts infrastructure in UNIOSUN with inauguration of N3.8bn TETFund projects

…as University marks 15th convocation The Federal Government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has inaugurated four major infrastructure read more FG boosts infrastructure in UNIOSUN with inauguration of N3.8bn TETFund projects

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2 w. ago ‘Fed Govt Can’t Nominate Representatives For Ogoni In HYPREP, Trust Fund Boards’

A group, the Ogoni Development and Democracy Forum (ODDF), has said it is wrong for the federal government to nominate representatives for Ogoni people in the governing boards of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and the Ogoni Trust Fund (OTF). ODDF convener, Legborsi Pyagbara, who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, […]

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3 w. ago TETFund Applauded For Driving Innovation, Excellence In Higher Education

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has once again come under the spotlight for its pivotal role in transforming Nigeria’s higher education landscape. This commendation was made when the Baze University management paid a courtesy visit to the Fund’s headquarters in Abuja to commend its impact and strengthen collaboration. The delegation from Baze University, led […]

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3 w. ago YETFund Intervention Impacts Over 80,000 Yobe Students, N1.5bn Fund Untouched

The Yobe Education Trust Fund (YETFund) has recorded landmark achievements in boosting the state’s education sector, directly and indirectly impacting more than 80,000 students across 23 schools all without dipping into the over N1.5 billion raised during the 2022 education appeal fund. This was disclosed by the Honorary Special Adviser to the Governor on Policy, […]

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