Education

Varsities Fail To Utilise N100bn Trust Fund

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11 years ago

July 21, 2014

Tertiary Education Trust
Fund (TETFUND) has urged federal and states tertiary institutions to come up with proper documentations in order to benefit from over N100 billion lying idle in the agency as lack of funds mars Nigeria’s education sector.
This statement was disclosed at TETFUND’s two day interactive workshop organized for vice chancellors, rectors and provosts of tertiary institutions in South West region at the University of Lagos.
In his address, the Chairman, Board of Trustee, TETFUND, Dr Musa Babayo, who was represented by Dr. Hana Kolawole said: “incomplete documentation on the part of institutions applying for the fund is one of the reasons these funds are yet to be accessed”.
According to him, tertiary institutions, said that if only stakeholders could follow due process and access this fund, many of the strikes engaged by unions would not have taken place.
Meanwhile, the vice chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Rahamon Ade Bello and the Pro Chancellor, Prof. Jerry Gana in their remarks urged the education stakeholders to follow due process in order to access the fund.
Dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the workshop are: Dr. Sunny Kuku, National President, UNILGA Alumni, UNILGA Registrar, Dr Folasade Ipaye, Editor-in-Chief, Vaguard Media Limited and member of the governing council, UNILAG, Mr. Gbenga Adefaye among others.

Education

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Published

2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

The Tide

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Education

Nigeria to Train Electric Vehicle Technicians through NOUN-Auto Clinic Partnership

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3 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

The Tide

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has partnered with Auto Clinic Center to train electric vehicle technicians, in a bid to address unemployment and boost the country’s economy.

The partnership was announced during the virtual ceremony for the Course 2 of the certificate program in Electric Vehicle and Auto Diagnostics, held in Kaduna.

Professor Olufemi Peters, Vice Chancellor of NOUN, who was represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Technology Innovation and Research, Prof. Christine Ofulue, commended the innovative efforts of the Center and expressed gratitude to the partners and participants.

“This virtual flag-off of Course 2 of the Certificate in Electric Vehicles and Auto Diagnostics, facilitated by Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD) of the university, is a collaboration between NOUN and the Auto Clinic Center, Abuja,” she said.

The registrar, National Open University of Nigeria, Mr. Oladipo Ajayi, expressed gratitude for the contributions and reiterated the significance of the program in preparing individuals for the future of e-mobility.

“We are committed to promoting skill-based education aligned with national and global needs,” he said.

The CEO of Auto Clinic Center, Nathaniel Okwesiri, emphasized the need to create professional mechanics through a combination of graduate and non-graduate training.

“We are grateful for this opportunity and we believe that this program will help to build a strong national capacity for electric vehicle repair and innovation,” he said.

Professor Shehu Usman Adamu, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, emphasized the importance of the Auto Clinic Training Initiative in preparing technicians for the emerging world of electric vehicles, aligning with Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable mobility.

The keynote speaker, Prince Mustapha Mona Audu, CEO Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), highlighted the potential for Nigeria to become a leader in electric mobility, leveraging its large market and the continent’s need for sustainable transportation.

“Electric vehicles are the future, and Nigeria must be prepared to take advantage of this opportunity,” he said, announcing the donation of two electric vehicles to NOUN.

The event also announced upcoming programs in procurement management and professional child care, with the goal of fostering partnerships and addressing societal needs.

Education

Kenpoly begins 2025/2026 academic session

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3 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

The Tide

Management of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori has announced fatestfor the commencement of its 2025/2026 academic session.

?A statement by the acting registrar of the school, ThankGod Anyim Abalubu said full academic activities will commence from Monday November 10, 2025.

?Accordingly, “all those who applied and have been offered provisional admissions into the various programmes of the Polytechnic in (National Diploma ND and Higher National Diploma HND) are requested to visit the Admissions and Registration Unit of the Registry as well as the Information and Communications Technology Centre (ICTC) for their Clearance and Registration, ” the statement said.

?The statement added that these category of candidates are required to complete all the processes of clearance and registration within one week as lectures will commence on Monday, 17th November, 2025.