University of Nigeria Spends Over N1 Billion on Honorarium and Refreshments in 2024, Allocates Just N41 Million to Teaching Aids
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) reportedly spent N773 million on honorarium and stipends and an additional N240 million on refreshments in 2024, bringing total non-academic spending to N1.013 billion. In contrast, only N41 million was allocated to teaching aids, and N83 million to direct teaching and laboratory costs. General research received N265.4 million. The financial review highlights a significant imbalance, prioritizing administrative perks over core academic functions. A similar pattern was noted at the University of Ibadan, where non-academic expenses exceeded spending on research and teaching materials in 2023.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) reportedly spent N773 million on honorarium and stipends and an additional N240 million on refreshments in 2024, bringing total non-academic spending to N1.013 billion. In contrast, only N41 million was allocated to teaching aids, and N83 million to direct teaching and laboratory costs. General research received N265.4 million. The financial review highlights a significant imbalance, prioritizing administrative perks over core academic functions. A similar pattern was noted at the University of Ibadan, where non-academic expenses exceeded spending on research and teaching materials in 2023.
University of Nigeria Spends Over N1 Billion on Honorarium and Refreshments in 2024, Allocates Just N41 Million to Teaching Aids
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) reportedly spent N773 million on honorarium and stipends and an additional N240 million on refreshments in 2024, bringing total non-academic spending to N1.013 billion. In contrast, only N41 million was allocated to teaching aids, and N83 million to direct teaching and laboratory costs. General research received N265.4 million. The financial review highlights a significant imbalance, prioritizing administrative perks over core academic functions. A similar pattern was noted at the University of Ibadan, where non-academic expenses exceeded spending on research and teaching materials in 2023.
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