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FG to Provide Over 38,400 Bed Spaces for Tertiary Institution Students in Nigeria

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Closing the Student Housing Gap for Students in Tertiary Institutions Each year, a significant number of students transition into higher education in Nigeria, reflecting a strong pursuit of tertiary knowledge among the nation's youth. Despite this enthusiasm, there's a notable deficit in essential amenities and infrastructure to accommodate these students adequately. In response, the Federal Government, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in partnership with Africa Plus Partners, has embarked on a mission to provide hostel accommodations for 38,400 students across 24 tertiary institutions in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Current Accommodation Challenges Data indicates that the accommodation gap in tertiary institutions exceeds 80%. Reflecting on my undergraduate experience sometime in 2004, and observing the trends up to 2024, it is clear that the demand for tertiary education has significantly increased, exacerbating the accommodation deficit. This gap is particul
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Bridging Nigeria's Electrification Gap: The Path to Renewable Energy

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The Scale of the Challenge Electricity access remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, according to some reports we are a country where, four in ten people do not have access to electricity. This statistic places Nigeria at the forefront of global energy poverty, with the largest number of people without electricity access in the world. The implications of this are profound, affecting economic opportunities, health, education, and quality of life for millions.To give some context, about 90 million people.  International Support and Local Initiatives Recognizing the critical nature of this issue, major international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank have stepped forward. At the recent World Bank/IMF Spring meetings in Washington DC, these institutions pledged substantial support to help close the energy gap in Nigeria and Africa. They committed to providing electricity to 300 million people across Africa, a move that could significantly al
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