Sonny Echono
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Amid the challenging economic situation confronting the nation, the publishing industry is not spared in the complex array of problems. One of the biggest challenges has been the lack of infrastructure
4 Apr
The Federal Government has described as alarming, the rising cases of abscondment by academic staff of various Nigerian universities sponsored for training in foreign countries.
3 Apr
The Federal Government has described as alarming the rising cases of abscondment by academic staff of various Nigerian universities sponsored for training in foreign countries. This is even as authorities of the Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU), Zaria have revealed that it has taken legal action against its lecturers who absconded after studying abroad via a…
30 Mar
In its determination to ensure the establishment of a Science Granting Council in Nigeria, the Arc. Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has organised a validation workshop on ‘Strengthening Research and Innovation ...
21 Mar
To tackle the housing gap being faced by tertiary institutions, the Federal Government has kick-started construction of 36 modern hostels nationwide.
20 Mar
The deficit of off-campus housing plaguing Nigerian tertiary institutions is expected to reduce as the Federal Government has kickstarted the process of constructing 36 state-of-the-art hostels across the country in 2024. This is even as the government has indicated its willingness to construct more hostel accommodations once these first sets are completed. Executive Secretary, Tertiary…
15 Mar
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has called for improvement in funding for education to accelerate human capital development in the country. The governor made the call when he visited the Executive Secretary
15 Mar
Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has appealed for more intervention projects from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its state-owned institutions.
1 Mar
The boundless opportunities in Nigeria’s start-up firms occupied the front burner this week when the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman and the Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono
16 Feb
The visit of the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, to the management team of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) may have come and gone but its memories will linger for a long time to come.
10 Feb
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has joined his colleagues in applauding the efforts of the management of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in boosting teaching and learning.
31 Jan
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has awarded N761 million in scholarships to 12 university lecturers to undertake doctoral studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines in France. TETFund’s secretary, Arc Sonny Echono, announced this at a pre-departure briefing in Abuja. Echono said the TETFund Scholarship for Academic Staff Intervention (TSAS) programme was…
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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…
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Davido has reacted to accusations by song producer Napji that he failed to pay his royalties for the production of his songs. Napji alleged he is the brain behind three of Davido’s hit songs. In an “X” post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album' A better time’,…
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The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused the former Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, of withdrawing $720,000 from state's account to pay for his child’s school fees in advance. Olukoyede disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, April 23. "A certain governor, because he knows he is…
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Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal. The actor filed the appeal at the Lagos Division, seeking to overturn his conviction by a Lagos State High Court for the sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha, represented by his counsel Kayode Olabiran, argued that…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen over 300 accounts over suspicious forex flows. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who stated this on Tuesday said the agency discovered a new financial scheme that poses a significant threat to the stability of the foreign exchange market. According to Olukoyede, the scheme, known as the…
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Due to popular demand, Founders Connect Live returns for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In partnership with Africhange, this highly anticipated event promises to be a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, creators, and tech talents who will come together for an exciting day of invaluable networking, thought-provoking conversations, and innovative…
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Music Producer Kehinde Emmanuel, popularly known as Napji has accused Davido of not paying him his full royalties. Napji alleged he is the is the brain behind three of Davido's hit songs. In an "X" post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album A better time', but has…
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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has vowed to resign his position if former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted. Olukoyede said this in a chat with journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC is seeking to arraign Bello…
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Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N8 billion fraud. The PUNCH reports EFCC arrests Sirika over N8bn Nigeria Air fraud that Sirika got to the EFCC's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command in Abuja around 1pm on Tuesday. Sirika is currently being…
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Former governor of Imo State Emeka Ihedioha has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after 26 years. Ihedioha announced his exit from PDP in a Tuesday letter addressed to the party’s chairman in the Mbutu Ward of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. According to him, the PDP has taken on a path…