Apply Tertiary Institutions Staff Empowerment 2025 (Up to ₦10 million)

Apply Tertiary Institutions Staff Empowerment 2025| Are you one of the Academic and Non Academic Staff in any Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria? If yes, Good news for you, The Federal Government has open portal to Empowering Academic and Non Academic Tertiary Institution staff across Universities, Polytechnics and College of Education in Nigeria, through Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). Guideline to access the loan

The Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) is a Federal Ministry of Education and Tetfund-funded program dedicated to enhancing the well-being, career development, and financial stability of tertiary institution staff across Nigeria.

They aim to address systemic challenges faced by both academic and non-academic staff, ensuring they have the resources to thrive, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to their institutions and communities.

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The Federal Government and the Ministry of Education are being responsive to the economic realities and economic pressures our tertiary institutions are facing today and the Government is focused on addressing and making our education sector a key driver to our growth.

They are creating a future where academic and non academic tertiary institution staff thrive and opportunities are limitless. Together, we’re building a community of empowered educators, professionals, and change-makers shaping Nigeria’s future.

TISSF is a Federal Ministry of Education and Tetfund-funded initiative that provides interest-free loans and welfare support to enhance the well-being, career growth, and financial stability of tertiary institution staff across Nigeria

 6 Areas the Loan Can Be Utilised

• Medical Support: Financial help for urgent emergencies, critical surgeries, and essential medication to ease long-term health-related burdens.
• Family Support: Support for home rent, essential renovations, and secure home ownership to greatly improve living conditions
• Transport Support: Support automobile acquisition including EVs, Bikes, Tricycles, maintenance and support for CNG Conversion
• SME Support: Poultry, fishing, crop farming, animal husbandry and cottage agro-processing
• Academic Advancement: Funding for academic programs, certifications, and skill development to advance careers and boost institutional impact
• Accommodation support: They offer financial aid for rent, renovations, and home or land ownership to improve staff living conditions

Eligibility:

• All federal universities, federal polytechnics, federal colleges of education, and one state university, polytechnic, and college of education per state.

Criteria:

• TISSF loans are provided at a 0% interest rate to reduce financial burdens on staff
• Repayments will be deducted monthly from your salary through your institution’s bursary department.
• You can access up to ₦10 million, capped at 33.3% of your gross pay, with zero interest.
• The loan covers professional development, housing, medical needs, transportation, family emergencies, small-scale businesses, and agriculture-related ventures.

Apply Tertiary Institutions Staff Empowerment 2025