The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved a total of N6.452 billion for 271 tertiary institutions across Nigeria for the 2026 fiscal year, aimed at improving infrastructural development, research, and staff training in the nation’s higher education sector.

According to a statement released by the TETFund management, the allocations are part of the agency’s annual intervention programme designed to enhance the quality of education in Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

The statement highlighted that the funds would be disbursed across various intervention categories, including academic staff training and development, research and publication, library development, and teaching and learning equipment.

TETFund also emphasized that the allocation is performance-driven, with institutions required to provide evidence of proper utilization of previous allocations to remain eligible for future funding.

Key Points from the Allocation:

• Total number of institutions benefiting: 271

• Total allocation for 2026: N6.452 billion

Focus areas: Infrastructure, research, staff training, teaching and learning resources

• Eligibility criteria: Proper accountability of previous TETFund disbursements.

Speaking on the allocations, TETFund Executive Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed, stressed that the fund remains committed to transforming tertiary education in Nigeria. He noted that the agency continues to ensure that funds are judiciously utilized to achieve measurable improvements in academic standards.

“This year’s allocations reflect our continued commitment to empowering institutions and ensuring that Nigerian students have access to world-class learning environments,” Dr. Mohammed said.

The fund’s intervention has, over the years, contributed to the construction of lecture halls, laboratories, hostels, and libraries, as well as the provision of modern equipment to facilitate teaching and research in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Stakeholders’ Response

University administrators and education experts have welcomed the allocations, describing them as timely and critical for addressing infrastructural deficits and promoting quality education.

Some experts, however, urged TETFund to enhance transparency and timely release of funds to maximize the impact on academic activities.

The 2026 allocations mark another significant milestone in TETFund’s continuous efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, ensuring that institutions can meet global educational standards.