Sonny Echono
1 day ago
In a move to motivate and appreciate its employees for their hard work and dedication, the Arc. Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has recognised and rewarded high-achieving members of staff.
2 days ago
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commissioned several educational projects worth N866,788,454.84 in Akamkpa Local Council, Cross River State, as part of efforts to enhance learning and academic excellence on campuses.
3 days ago
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for the utilisation of the backlog of unspent funds allocated to tertiary education in the country.
7 Dec
One of the major hurdles tertiary institutions in Nigeria face is the ongoing tug-of-war between them and political office holders. This conflict stems from various factors, including political interference, funding issues, and differing priorities.
16 Nov
Not too long after his assumption of office, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, organised a Strategic Interactive Session for Heads of TETFund Beneficiary Institutions where he spoke on the need for synergy to ensure effective implementation of intervention funds.
9 Nov
As the world grapples with complex challenges such as climate change, healthcare disparities and technological disruption, the importance of Research and Development (R&D) in tertiary education cannot be overstated.
26 Oct
It was a moment of excitement as the beneficiary institutions under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) attained a milestone of 262.
25 Oct
The desire of the Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, to see the country’s education sector that receives the attention of all stakeholders cannot be over-emphasised.
18 Oct
The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has extolled the invaluable contributions of Nigerian diplomats to policy formulation and curriculum development for careers in Diplomacy and International Relations.
5 Oct
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has been conferred with the Legacy Award for Education Advancement by the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU).
26 Sep
The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has listed the agency’s expectations from heads of beneficiary institutions, saying meeting them will transform the institutions and reposition them to be globally competitive.
7 Sep
Most of the researches conducted by Nigerian tertiary institutions are often confronted with the challenge of translating findings and technological innovations to practical realities. Frequently, the media highlight groundbreaking technological advancements
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