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Nigeria Grants N4.2 Billion for 158 Research Projects

8/7/2025

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The Nigerian federal government has approved a N4.2 billion grant for 158 research projects under TETFund's 2024 cycle.
Funding distribution includes N2.35 billion for Science, Engineering, and Technology, N1.03 billion for Humanities, and N870 million for Cross Cutting projects.
Eighteen Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hubs will be established across six geopolitical zones to enhance research application.
Notable institutions like Federal University of Technology, Minna, and Ahmadu Bello University will receive substantial awards for their innovative projects.

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The Nigerian federal government has approved a N4.2 billion grant for 158 research projects under TETFund's 2024 cycle.
Funding distribution includes N2.35 billion for Science, Engineering, and Technology, N1.03 billion for Humanities, and N870 million for Cross Cutting projects.
Eighteen Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hubs will be established across six geopolitical zones to enhance research application.
Notable institutions like Federal University of Technology, Minna, and Ahmadu Bello University will receive substantial awards for their innovative projects.