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TETFUND : Reps Seek Inclusion Of Inter-University Centers

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill seeking inclusion of Inter–University Centres among beneficiaries of tax imposed under the TETFUND Act; for improved training and research. The proposed legislation titled, "Bill for an Act to Amend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act, No.16, 2011 to Provide for the Inclusion of Inter–University Centres among beneficiaries of the Tax Imposed under the Act; and for Related Matters HB.1754," […]

May 14, 2025

Foreign

NMC Lauds PBAT, Alausa For Inclusion In TETFUND

The Director-General of the National Mathematical Centre NMC, Prof. Promise Mebine, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, for facilitating the Centre's inclusion in the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). Speaking at the Expanded Management Meeting of the Centre in Abuja, Prof. Mebine said this milestone will enable the Centre to fully participate in TETFUND's programs and initiatives, significantly advancing its academic and […]

March 29, 2025

Featured

HOR To Amend TETFUND Act For Public Funds Mgt

The House of Representatives is seeking to amend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND Act to strengthen oversight and ensure accountability in the management of public funds. Dr Abbass stated this at the public hearing in Abuja on the proposed amendments of the TETFUND Act 2011 organized by the House Committee on TETFUND, and other services. Representated by the Majority of the house, Julius Ihonvbere, the speaker emphasized […]

February 28, 2025

Education

Reps Summon Banks Over Under Remittance Of Education Tax

The House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has summoned all banks operating in the country to appear before it alongside its tax consultant to reconcile the Education tax computation not remitted to TETFund by the bank between 2011 and 2022. The chairman of the committee, Mariam Odinaka Onuoha, gave the directive when some banks appeared before the committee to defend their EDT remittances to the Fund […]

May 29, 2024

Business

TETFUND To Partner ULCA In Entrepreneurship Development

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND, is partnering the Ugwumba Leadership Center for Africa in creating more jobs for Nigerian youths through entrepreneurship development. Executive Secretary of TETFUND, Mr. Sunny Echono made this known when he hosted the President of the Ugwumba Leadership Center for Africa, Uche Nwosu and his management team in Abuja. Mr. Echono who expressed satisfaction with the efforts of Ugwumba Leadership Center in empowering young entrepreneurs […]

September 6, 2023

Education

Gov Sani Visits Tetfund Executive Secretary In Kaduna

To improve the educational system in Kaduna state through the forging of sustainable partnerships with Federal Government Agencies and Development Partners, Governor Uba Sani paid a visit to Sonny Ochono, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). Governor Uba while commending the Executive Secretary for including Kaduna State in TETFUND interventions, seized the opportunity to highlight some of the areas in need of more support and intervention […]

August 30, 2023

General

FG Owing TETFUND N323b- ES

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFUND, Mr. Sonny Echono, says the federal government is owing the organisation, N323 billion. Mr Echono said the Federal Government borrowed N371.3 billion from the agency but has only refunded N48 billion so far. He stated this when he appeared before an ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives investigating the alleged missing N2.3 trillion in TETFUND. The House had […]

July 19, 2023

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