Nigeria distributes Tools Allowance to university lecturers
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The Federal Government of Nigeria released full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to academic staff at federal universities, polytechnics, and Colleges of Education for January to August 2026.
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa announced the payment while inaugurating a committee focused on accreditation. The allowance aims to help staff purchase materials needed for teaching and research, fulfilling a commitment made in the 2025 agreement between the government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Alausa also warned leaders of tertiary institutions against fraudulent practices during accreditation exercises. He stated that manipulating the accreditation process could lead to job losses for officials and license revocation for private institutions. The government intends to end the practice of institutions temporarily borrowing resources to appear prepared for accreditation visits, demanding that institutions demonstrate consistent standards.
Furthermore, Alausa directed all federal universities to move their advancement offices, departments responsible for fundraising and alumni relations, from the registrar’s office to the direct supervision of the vice chancellors. He stressed the importance of stable leadership within these offices, recommending a minimum five-year tenure for directors to build institutional memory and ensure consistent development efforts. The Ministry of Education will support the deployment of a technology platform to help universities manage advancement data.
