Tag: #EducationFunding
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JIGAWA APPROVES N869.6M FOR TSANGAYA SCHOOL UPGRADES, N1.54B FOR TERTIARY BURSARIES
Boosting Islamic education and supporting over 22,000 students as part of human capital development. Jigawa State allocates N869.6 million to rehabilitate Tsangaya schools, building recitation halls and reading spaces for Almajiri pupils. The government also approves N1.54 billion bursaries for 22,388 tertiary students, promoting inclusive education and reducing financial burdens under the Umar Namadi administration.
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MALALA FUND REACHES 26 MILLION STUDENTS, BOOSTS GIRLS’ EDUCATION GLOBALLY
Major strides in education, gender equity, and policy reforms, with Nigeria among key focus countries. The Malala Fund’s 2024-2025 report reveals it reached over 26 million students with $66.4 million invested in programs across six countries including Nigeria. Highlights include gender-responsive budgeting boosting girls’ education in Kano, new education policies in Adamawa, and global efforts…
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TETFUND RECEIVES ₦1.6 TRILLION FOR MASSIVE NATIONAL TERTIARY EDUCATION BOOST
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has secured a record ₦1.6 trillion to fund critical projects across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Chairman Aminu Masari revealed that 40% (₦460 billion) is set aside for demand-driven interventions in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. Key allocations include ₦225 billion for student loans via NELFUND, ₦70 billion for…
