By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-01-17 05:08:39
The Federal Government has approved a sum of N5,128,180,623 to fund 185 successful research proposals under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund National Research Fund (TETFund) 2023 Grant Cycle. This approval was announced by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, following the report of the TETFund National Research Fund Screening. The funding aims to support research initiatives in higher education institutions as part of the TETFund’s commitment to promoting research and development in the country.
President Bola Tinubu recently swore in Ambassador Desmond Akawor as a Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Ambassador Akawor, who was the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, was screened for office by the Senate alongside others before his appointment. The swearing-in ceremony took place minutes before President Tinubu’s announcement.
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has received worldwide praise for his recent declaration of free education in both primary and secondary schools across the state. Tarabans around the world have commended the governor’s initiative. The National President of the Mbamnga Cultural Development organization cited the significance of the governor’s decision and offered praise for the move.
The president and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Olusegun Mojeed, has pledged to support the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) in repositioning the civil service. Mojeed expressed his commitment to this pledge during a visit to the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission Professor Tunji Olaopa.
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro expressed confusion over reports that striker Umar Sadiq was set to return to action for his club Real Sociedad just days after pulling out of the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. Peseiro’s comments reflect the uncertainty surrounding Sadiq’s availability for his club following his withdrawal from the tournament.
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