The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 innovation hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen research and development capabilities within Nigeria’s higher education sector.
These hubs aim to foster collaboration between academia and industry, encouraging the development of innovative solutions to national challenges.
By providing state-of-the-art facilities and resources, TETFund seeks to enhance the capacity of researchers and students to engage in groundbreaking projects that can drive economic growth and societal advancement.
The initiative aligns with TETFund’s broader mission to improve the physical infrastructure of educational institutions and enhance the quality of education through strategic interventions. By investing in these innovation hubs, TETFund demonstrates its commitment to nurturing a culture of research and innovation within Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
While specific details about the locations and implementation timeline are yet to be disclosed, this development has been met with optimism by stakeholders in the education sector, who anticipate that the innovation hubs will significantly contribute to the advancement of knowledge and technological development in the country.
