The Federal Government has released funds covering several months of outstanding academic tools allowances owed to university lecturers.

Education stakeholders welcomed the move, describing it as a step toward improving relations between government and academic unions.

Officials say the payment forms part of ongoing efforts to address welfare concerns within the tertiary education sector and reduce disruptions to academic activities.

The government added that strengthening higher education remains a priority as it seeks to improve teaching, research and learning outcomes across public universities.