TETFUND
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.
16 Dec
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to extend its operations to the leadership of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
14 Dec
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has denied allegations that it provided a whopping N325 million in funding to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State.
13 Dec
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has tasked the National Assembly to safeguard the Tertiary Education Tax Fund (TETFund) from being scrapped under the proposed Nigeria Tax Bill 2024. The Union is concerned that abolishing TETFund would have severe consequences for Nigeria's public education system. This is even as it described as 'dangerous and…
13 Dec
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has denied allegations that it provided a whopping N325 million in funding to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State. This denial comes on the heels of a petition filed by the APC Women Leader in Adamawa State, Patricia Yakubu, who claimed that the funds were misappropriated. In…
12 Dec
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has cautioned the Federal Government against implementing the tax reforms, saying it is aimed at phasing out the funding of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
9 Dec
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has backed ongoing calls for the amendment of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to accommodate the Nigerian Law School in its interventions. Wike announced the support at the inauguration of the construction of 10-unit housing quarters for the Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja, on Monday. The News…
9 Dec
The Vice Chancellor of Dominican University (DU), Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof. Jacinta Opara, has said that despite their lower tuition, public educational institutions are not cheaper than their private counterparts.
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.
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