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BREAKING 🇳🇬🎓: TETFund Approves N7.5bn Research Grants For 174 Projects Across Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

June 14, 2026 • 1 min read

The Federal Government, through TETFund, has approved N7.5 billion in research grants for 174 projects aimed at boosting innovation, scientific research, and national development. The grants, ranging from N13.6 million to N49.97 million per project, will support studies in health, agriculture, engineering, energy, defence technology, security, and other priority sectors. Major beneficiaries include the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, University of Ilorin, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, and several state universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide.