TETFUND
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.
6 Dec
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Arc. Sonny Echono has advocated for a process devoid of undue political
6 Dec
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…
5 Dec
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…
4 Dec
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.
2 Dec
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…
30 Nov
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…
29 Nov
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.
18 Nov
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…
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The former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudu Ari, has insisted that he has enough evidence the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Aisha Binani defeated Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Hudu, who spoke on Saturday in Bauchi with select journalists, said that both Chairman of the Independent…
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Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed displeasure over the way the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and accused his men of setting up a mechanism aimed at resuming oil exploration in Ogoniland despite mass protest on Saturday. MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, in a statement, said massive protests have disrupted its…
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The people of Ogoni in Rivers State have kicked against violence, expressing support for the ongoing dialogue approach by the Federal Government towards the resumption of oil exploration in the area. Ogoni oil sites were blocked since 1995 following the extra-judicial murder of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogonis. The Ogonis, in a resolution issued…
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The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Saturday, held a closed-door meeting with the former Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, in Lagos State, The Guardian authoritatively gathered. Though details of the meeting were still sketchy as of the time of writing this report, a source, who…
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has distanced himself from the arrest of popular TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo, aka ‘SeaKing.’ He has also called for his immediate release. Ogunsanwo was recently rearrested over allegations of cyberbullying the revered cleric. His detention has sparked reactions, with many questioning the circumstances…
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The former Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has said that Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful economic progress if it remained heavily dependent on imports. Masari was speaking at the media launch of the Nigeria Talents Exploration Challenge (NTEC) in Abuja on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, in collaboration with…
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The Ogun Commissioner of Police (CP), Lanre Ogunlowo, has reminded motorists of the virtue of patience and complying with traffic regulations to save travel time. The CP disclosed this in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Ogun Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola, in Abeokuta on Saturday. Odutola said the CP had gone on…
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock condemned Hamas on Saturday for "forcing" the three latest Israeli hostages freed by the Palestinian militant group to speak before large crowds of its supporters. Though welcoming their release, Baerbock said it was "intolerable that Hamas has again shown the three men in public... and forced them to give 'interviews',"…
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Brazil's president this week amped up pressure for a major oil project to go ahead at the mouth of the Amazon River, despite criticism from environmentalists as the country prepares to host UN climate talks in November. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 79, aspires to make Brazil a leader in the fight against global…