Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has advocated a process devoid of undue political interference and financial influence in the selection of university leadership for quality governance and educational progress in Nigeria. This was as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) appealed to the Federal Government not to systemically phase…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned the Federal Government against phasing out the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in favor of the newly introduced Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), warning that such a move could severely damage Nigeria’s public university system. “TETFund has been instrumental in transforming tertiary education across Nigeria for…

President Bola Tinubu’s contentious tax reform bills once again stirred intense debate yesterday, sparking chaos during a House of Representatives plenary session, as prominent Nigerians and various interest groups nationwide continued to voice fierce opposition and unwavering support.

A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Idowu Olayinka, has urged the Federal Government to review the laws that prevented private universities from benefiting from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and eligible for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Olayinka made the call while delivering the 17th convocation lecture of Lead…

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to launch a groundbreaking initiative, the Special Intervention in Medical Simulation and Innovation, as part of its 2025 Intervention strategy. This innovative programme aims to revolutionise medical education and training in Nigeria by providing state-of-the-art simulation facilities and promoting cutting-edge research in medical innovation. By doing…

Sixteen months after it lamented that over 137 students sponsored on its scholarship abroad had absconded, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has halted sponsorship of scholarships abroad for academic staff.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced a restructuring of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system to ensure that 80 per cent of the curriculum focuses on practical work. Alausa made the statement in Abuja on Sunday during a press conference to announce the Maiden Edition of the Tertiary Education…

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.

The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the sector, to holistically address the decadence in the system.

As Nigerian students celebrate the introduction of the Federal Government’s student loan programme, their joy may be short-lived as public tertiary institutions may once again increase tuition fees.

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has said the upward review in Education Tax from 2.5 to 3 per cent has yielded impressive results in funding projects for its beneficiary institutions. Executive Secretary of the Fund, Sonny Echono stated this on Monday in Abuja at a one-day strategic interactive engagement with heads of beneficiary institutions.…

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.