LASG ISSUES TRAFFIC ADVISORY AHEAD OF FANTI CARNIVAL. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

-
Image
 LASG ISSUES TRAFFIC ADVISORY AHEAD OF FANTI CARNIVAL The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions and restrictions ahead of the Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled to hold on Monday, 6th April, 2026, around Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island. In a bid to ensure a seamless and hitch-free carnival procession, vehicular movement will be restricted along major adjoining roads linking TBS. Affected Routes are; King George V Road (by Mobil Filling Station), Flag House inbound TBS, Force Road inbound TBS, Onikan Roundabout inbound TBS, and WaterBoy Roundabout by Old Defence House. Additionally, all link roads to Moloney Road, such as Military Road (by Old Defence Building), Ajasa Street, Boyle Street, and Hawley Street, will be closed to traffic during the event. To ease parking challenges, designated car parks have been arranged for public use, these include; the Yoruba Lawn Tennis Club Car Park, Zone 2 Car Park (opposite Island Club along King George V Road), Museum Kit...
Post a Comment

TETFUND TO DISBURSE N2.86BN TO PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES.(PHOTO).

-


 TETFund to Disburse N2.86bn to Public Universities in 2025


The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has unveiled its 2025 intervention disbursement plan, allocating N2.86 billion to each public university, while polytechnics and colleges of education will receive N1.99 billion and N2.18 billion, respectively.


The announcement was made by TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arch. Sonny Echono, during a strategic workshop in Abuja, where he outlined the disbursement structure and key priorities for 2025.


Breakdown of 2025 Allocations


Universities

Normal allocation: N2,560,562,352.66

Zonal allocation: N300,000,000.00

Total: N2,860,562,352.66


Polytechnics

Normal allocation: N1,794,335,731.71

Zonal allocation: N200,000,000.00

Total: N1,994,335,731.71


Colleges of Education

Normal allocation: N1,978,428,260.79

Zonal allocation: N200,000,000.00

Total: N2,178,428,260.79


Utilization and Implementation Guidelines

Echono emphasized that institutions must utilize their 2024 allocations efficiently and expedite procurement processes for the 2025 funds. He noted that the Federal Government’s directive prioritizes:

Rehabilitation and renovation of aging infrastructure.

Strategic planning by institutions for project execution.

Increased funding for research, academic staff training, and manuscript development.


TETFund’s 2025 Disbursement Categories

91.08% allocated for direct disbursement, including:48.90% for annual direct disbursement.

42.18% for special direct disbursement.


8.72% set aside for designated projects.

0.20% for stabilization funds.

Special Focus Areas for 2025

Education and Infrastructure Development


Expansion of medical education, with increased facilities for doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.


Adoption of medical simulation technology to enhance training.

Alternative power solutions to combat high energy costs.

Security enhancements and disaster recovery measures on campuses.

Research and Innovation

Continued funding for the National Research Fund.


Strengthening Research & Development (R&D) initiatives.

Expanding industry-academic partnerships through the Triple Helix Initiative.

Technical and Vocational Education (TVET)

Upgrading engineering workshops and laboratories across institutions.


Increased support for skills development programs.

New Initiatives for 2025

Diaspora Outreach & Exchange Program.


Staff Support Fund for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

Electric tricycles for campus transportation.

Student Startup & Innovation Grants.

Establishment of 12 Entrepreneurship for Innovation Hubs in polytechnics and colleges of education.

Expansion of the TERAS digital learning platform.

Echono urged institutions to reduce dependence on government funding by fostering private-sector partnerships for infrastructure development, particularly in the construction of student hostels.

The workshop was attended by key stakeholders, including ASUU, NBTE, and representatives from various education sectors, emphasizing the importance of these interventions in strengthening Nigeria’s tertiary education system.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).

-
Image
Innoson Gives Out Brand New IVM G5 and Salary For Life To The Man Who Prophesied About His Vehicle Manufacturing In 1979.  Last Saturday, July 22nd the Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd, Chief Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma OFR gave out a brand new Innoson IVM G5 to Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe popularly known as Osabros who prophesied to him in 1979 that he would be the first man in Africa to manufacture vehicles and sell to different African countries.  The prophecy was given at the period the then Innocent Chukwuma could not boast of a car, talk less of manufacturing one. According to Dr Chukwuma during the presentation of the car, he recalled on how Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe all the way from Kano blocked him at the front of his house early in the morning and told him he has a message for him.  Mr Osakwe went on to narrate a dream he had about him, how he saw in the said dream his vehicle manufacturing company known as CAP PLC. "He told me that CAP means Chukwuma ...
Read more

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

-
Image
             Gerard Pique,welcomed their first child into the world last year January.Shakira told the magazine that ''I think it takes two to keep it passionate in relationships,a lot of laughter and a lot of fun moments together,that's essential but also affinity,you know.You have to be compatible.I'm really happy where i am right now,with the person that i'm with right now.He seems to want the same things i want,and that's very important''.More pictures below.                                                                                                                    
Read more

TINUBU ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF 4 U.S ATTACK HELICOPTERS. (PHOTO).

-
Image
 Tinubu announces arrival of 4 US attack helicopters President Bola Tinubu has stated that four attack helicopters will soon arrive in the country from the United States amid rising insecurity. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria, led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence, on Friday, Dec. 26, Tinubu revealed that the Federal Government had ordered four attack helicopters from the U.S, adding that they will arrive in the country “soon”. He said: “Our orders for four attack helicopters from the United States of America will take some time to arrive. We have approached Turkey for assistance.” The President, however, stated that the delays were affecting the public’s perception of the administration’s commitment to addressing the security challenges. He also said community and state police will become a reality. “Community and State Police will be a reality once the National Assembly completes the required legislati...
Read more