Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has secured close to N80 million in research funding under the 2026 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund intervention, strengthening the institution’s position as a leading hub for applied research and technological innovation in Nigeria.
The funding will support two multidisciplinary projects focused on renewable energy, environmental sustainability, waste management and food preservation, areas considered critical to Nigeria’s economic development and climate goals.
One of the projects, valued at about N41 million, is aimed at combining Internet of Things (IoT) technologies with biogas-powered systems to improve waste management and enhance cold-chain storage for perishable agricultural products. The initiative is expected to help curb post-harvest losses, improve energy efficiency and support food security.
Brandspur Brand News reports that the second project secured N38.78 million to develop technology capable of converting plastic waste into gaseous fuel through gasification processes. Researchers believe the innovation could provide practical solutions to environmental pollution while creating alternative energy sources for households and industries.
The twin grants form part of the Federal Government’s N7.5 billion TETFund intervention approved for 174 research projects across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education nationwide. Other beneficiaries include Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Federal Polytechnic Bida and Federal Polytechnic Nekede, among others.
The research teams comprise experts drawn from several academic disciplines, reflecting the growing emphasis on collaborative innovation and knowledge-driven solutions to national challenges. The projects are expected to contribute to sustainable development, cleaner energy adoption and industrial advancement.
YABATECH management described the grants as a strong endorsement of the institution’s commitment to research excellence and its efforts to develop practical solutions capable of addressing challenges in renewable energy, environmental management and food security.
The institution noted that the outcomes of the projects are expected to stimulate innovation, create employment opportunities and enhance Nigeria’s knowledge economy. It also commended TETFund’s continued investment in research, saying the intervention would strengthen productivity and support long-term economic growth.
With nearly N80 million in fresh research support, YABATECH is positioning itself at the forefront of efforts to drive technological development and sustainable solutions within Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.
