Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the Development of Selected Federal Universities in South-South Nigeria, 1999–2020

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Conceptual Framework
• Review of Related Literature
• Methodology
• Data Presentation and Analysis
• Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to investigate the impact of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) on the development of selected federal universities in South-South Nigeria between 1999 and 2020. It analyzes the role of TETFund in improving infrastructure, human resources, and research capacity within these institutions.

• The role and impact of TETFund on university development
• Infrastructure development and funding allocation
• Human resource development and capacity building
• Research and innovation supported by TETFund
• Challenges and opportunities for TETFund in supporting higher education

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter provides a general overview of the study, its objectives, research questions, and significance. It sets the context for the investigation by outlining the background of TETFund and the challenges faced by federal universities in South-South Nigeria.
• Conceptual Framework: This chapter defines key concepts related to TETFund, university development, and higher education in Nigeria. It examines the theoretical frameworks underpinning the study and its methodology.
• Review of Related Literature: This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on the impact of TETFund on university development, focusing on previous studies, government policies, and relevant reports.
• Methodology: This chapter outlines the research methodology employed in the study, including the research design, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques. It provides a clear explanation of the research approach used to gather and analyze data.
• Data Presentation and Analysis: This chapter presents and analyzes the collected data, highlighting the findings and their implications. It discusses the impact of TETFund funding on infrastructure, human resources, and research activities in the selected universities.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key terms and concepts investigated in this thesis include Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), university development, infrastructure development, human resource development, research capacity, higher education, federal universities, South-South Nigeria, funding allocation, capacity building, challenges, and opportunities.