The Federal Government has disbursed N11.8bn to 6,842 academic and non-academic staff across Nigerian tertiary institutions under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund.

The beneficiaries span 141 institutions, including federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

The TISSF, launched in August 2025, is a Federal Ministry of Education and TETFund-funded programme dedicated to enhancing the well-being, career development and financial stability of tertiary institution staff across Nigeria.

The joint initiative of the FME and TETFund aims to deliver zero per cent interest loans to enhance the welfare, career development and financial stability of tertiary institution staff.