April, 2024 - Sundiata Scholar

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Why we need more special education teachers in schools – Inclusion Advocate

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – Akhere Aghedo-Akran, Educational Manager, St. Agatha’s Inclusive Learning Centre, Satellite Town, has solicited for the employment of more special education teachers in schools.Aghedo-Akran told Friday in Lagos that this would encourage mainstream settings in the

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Plateau SUBEB boss warns contractors against substandard projects

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

JOS (Sundiata Post) – Mr Samuel Amuna, Executive Chairman, Plateau Universal Basic Education Board(SUBEB), has warned contractors handling various projects across public primary schools in the state against shoddy jobs. Amuna gave the warning at a meeting with contractors, Education

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High school student charged with assault for allegedly striking a teacher in viral video

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

An unidentified North Carolina (United States of America) high school student has been charged with assault after being caught on camera slapping a teacher. The incident took place on April 15 at Parkland High School in Winston-Salem, according to a Facebook statement from the Forsyth County

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Convocation: Tinubu urges Nigerians to enhance educational outcomes

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata post) – President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday at the combined 38th, 39th, 40th and 41st convocation ceremony of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, emphasised the collective responsibility of citizens to improve Nigeria’s educational sector. Represented by the Minister of

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VC lauds diaspora groups for supporting Igbo Cultural Villa project at UNN

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

NSUKKA (Sundiata post) – The Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof Charles Igwe, has commended Igbo diaspora groups led by the Council of Igbo States in Americas (CISA) and Igbo World Assembly (IWA) for their support and exceptional contributions towards the

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Yobe government committed to academic excellence – NTIC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC), Feyzullah Bilgin, has applauded Yobe State Government for its commitment to fostering a “culture of academic excellence” in the state. In a statement on Sunday, Bilgin recalled how twenty two students of the

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FCE, Zaria sets committee to investigate 12 students suspected to be cultists

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

ZARIA (Sundiata Post) – Kaduna State The Federal College of Education (FCE), Zaria has set up a committee to investigate activities of 12 students suspected to be members of a cult gang. The suspected cultists were arrested and handed over to the police for further investigation. Dr

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CBT: Foundation trains 50 admission seekers in Kano

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Post) – An NGO, Hotoro United Community Foundation (HUCF), has conducted a week-long free Computer-Based Testing (CBT) training for 50 candidates, in preparation for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Kano.Mr Muhammad Abdulwahab, the Chairman of

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UTME 2024: No glitches recorded, says JAMB Zonal Coordinator

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Post) – The 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination began on Friday in Oyo State without glitches, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Zonal Coordinator, Mr Gbenga Akintola has said. Akintola stated this in an interview at Ibadan after monitoring

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NUC to collaborate with Sunderland University in UK to strengthen transnational education policies

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

The management of the National Universities Commission (NUC) paid a visit to the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom as part of efforts to promote transnational education and improve the ranking of Nigerian universities. The London Academy Business School facilitated this

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JAMB penalise officials who require candidates to remove their hijab

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has sanctioned some accredited officials who demanded that a hijab-wearing candidate during Saturday’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination remove her hijab. Officials at one of the examination centres in Lagos asked that the

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Nwifuru reduces university tuition fees, increases workers salaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reduced the tuition costs at Ebonyi State University by 10%. Mr Nwifuru has also approved salary increases of 20% and 10% for the state-owned institution’s academic and non-academic workers, respectively. The governor made the announcement on

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Oyebanji approves N138m million car and housing loans for teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

Biodun Oyebanji, the governor of Ekiti state, has approved N138.7 million to pay off car and housing loans for 448 teaching and non-teaching staff members of the state Teaching Service Commission. Mike Omolayo, Permanent Secretary of the Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, announced this

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Umahi receives encomiums for his honorary doctoral degree

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 22, 2024

Friends and friends of Works Minister David Umahi have stated that he is deserving of the Doctorate Honoris Causa given by Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. They stated the minister’s track record as a public servant distinguished him as an achiever. The award ceremony, held on April 20

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FG should address unemployment given that student loans will boost enrollment—Bowen VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 21, 2024

Professor Jonathan Babalola, Vice Chancellor of Bowen University in Iwo, Osun State, has asked the Federal Government to create measures to combat the surge in unemployment, since student loans will enhance student enrollment in schools. Babalola, addressing at the school entrepreneurship week,

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Junior Achievement Africa educates female students in entrepreneurial skills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 21, 2024

Junior Achievement Africa, which aims to inspire young girls to become leaders in their communities and prosper in the global economy, has trained 30 secondary school girls in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. Delta Airlines facilitated the training, which was part of a regional LEAD Camp

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Abuja Hospital to collaborate with the presidency to help out-of-school children

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 21, 2024

Christopher Otabor, Alliance Hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), has recommended providing free healthcare and education to the country’s disadvantaged and most vulnerable citizens as a realistic strategy for tackling poverty and enhancing health security for the majority of

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23-year-old student dies after getting drugged on his birthday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 21, 2024

A 23-year-old student from Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic in Uwana, Ebonyi State, died tragically on his birthday in Agbo Ibeku, Abia State, allegedly after being drugged by a friend. The victim, Chinedu Hope, was allegedly taken to a hideout run by a drug mogul named Yoko, where he was

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ITF paid N1.1 billion as SIWES allowance in 2023

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 20, 2024

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) claims to have given N 1.1 billion in student and supervisory allowances under the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in 2023. Dr. Afiz Ogun, ITF’s director general (DG), made the announcement on Saturday in Jos during the fund’s

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Plateau University suspends academic activities following recent attack

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 20, 2024

Plateau University, Bokkos, has suspended academic activities for ten days following the death of a second-year student. Mr Yakubu Ayuba, the institution’s Registrar, made this known in a statement issued Saturday in Jos. On Thursday night, gunmen attacked Chikam, a neighbouring town to

Month: April 2024

Why we need more special education teachers in schools – Inclusion Advocate

Plateau SUBEB boss warns contractors against substandard projects

High school student charged with assault for allegedly striking a teacher in viral video

Convocation: Tinubu urges Nigerians to enhance educational outcomes

VC lauds diaspora groups for supporting Igbo Cultural Villa project at UNN

Yobe government committed to academic excellence – NTIC

FCE, Zaria sets committee to investigate 12 students suspected to be cultists

CBT: Foundation trains 50 admission seekers in Kano

UTME 2024: No glitches recorded, says JAMB Zonal Coordinator

NUC to collaborate with Sunderland University in UK to strengthen transnational education policies

JAMB penalise officials who require candidates to remove their hijab

Nwifuru reduces university tuition fees, increases workers salaries

Oyebanji approves N138m million car and housing loans for teachers

Umahi receives encomiums for his honorary doctoral degree

FG should address unemployment given that student loans will boost enrollment—Bowen VC

Junior Achievement Africa educates female students in entrepreneurial skills

Abuja Hospital to collaborate with the presidency to help out-of-school children

23-year-old student dies after getting drugged on his birthday

ITF paid N1.1 billion as SIWES allowance in 2023

Plateau University suspends academic activities following recent attack

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