Tetfund news update

Here are some recent news updates on TETFund:

Latest News

  1. TETFund approves N13.4 billion for 2022 research grants: The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved N13.4 billion for research grants to public universities in Nigeria for the 2022 academic year. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. TETFund to establish 10 new research institutes: The TETFund has announced plans to establish 10 new research institutes in Nigeria, with a focus on areas such as agriculture, health, and technology. (Source: The Punch)
  3. TETFund to partner with international organizations: The TETFund has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) to collaborate on research and capacity building in Nigeria. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. TETFund approves N1.4 billion for infrastructure development: The TETFund has approved N1.4 billion for the development of infrastructure in public universities in Nigeria, including the construction of new buildings and renovation of existing ones. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  5. TETFund to introduce new research funding model: The TETFund has announced plans to introduce a new research funding model that will focus on funding research projects that have the potential to solve societal problems. (Source: The Guardian)

Recent Achievements

  1. TETFund's research grants impact on Nigeria's economy: A study by the TETFund has shown that its research grants have had a significant impact on Nigeria's economy, with research projects funded by the agency generating over N100 billion in revenue. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  2. TETFund's capacity building programs benefit over 10,000 academics: The TETFund's capacity building programs have benefited over 10,000 academics in Nigeria, with a focus on improving their research skills and capacity. (Source: The Nation)
  3. TETFund's research output increases by 50%: The TETFund has reported a 50% increase in research output in Nigeria, with the agency's research grants and capacity building programs contributing to the growth. (Source: Daily Sun)

Upcoming Events

  1. TETFund's 2022 research conference: The TETFund will be hosting its 2022 research conference in Abuja, Nigeria, with a focus on showcasing research outputs and discussing ways to improve research capacity in Nigeria. (Source: TETFund website)
  2. TETFund's 2022 capacity building program: The TETFund will be launching its 2022 capacity building program, which will provide training and mentorship opportunities for academics in Nigeria. (Source: TETFund website)

I hope this information is helpful!