May, 2024 - Sundiata Scholar

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Hostel accommodation at Wigwe University costs N1 million monthly

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

Wigwe University, founded by the late Herbert Wigwe, former CEO of Access Holdings Plc, has announced its course costs and a premium accommodation option costing N1 million per month. The institution plans to commence operations in September 2024. This institution, located in the village of

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Teacher sentenced to life in prison for raping a 7-year-old girl

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

An Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta on Monday sentenced Ojo Ezekiel, 47, a secondary school teacher, to life imprisonment for raping a seven-year-old child. Justice Abiodun Akinyemi noted that Ezekiel, initially arraigned on July 1, 2022, was convicted on a sole count of rape, which

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ASUU threatens strike over non-constitution of universities governing councils

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

The peace in the university system may be jeopardised once more, following a new strike threat by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).The academics gave Tinubu two weeks to resolve all outstanding demands, including the delay in creating governing councils for universities since

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CUSTECH Kidnapping: 6 more students freed, 4 still missing — Kogi government

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

The Kogi State Government said on Tuesday that six more students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara had been rescued, bringing the total number of kidnapped students rescued to twenty, with four still missing. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Hon. Commissioner for

Tertiary institutions

Why ABU is mentoring Daura transport varsity – Minister

Angel Ojonugwa May 14, 2024

DAURA (Sundiata Post) – (Katsina State), Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sa’idu Alkali has explained that Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria was selected to mentor the new Federal University of Transportation Daura to ensure that the institution took off smoothly. He saidz during a

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Adeleke, Ooni, to attend the 40th anniversary of old students in Osun

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

The governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke, the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and other dignitaries are expected to attend the inauguration of an intra-school road project worth N35m and other developmental projects by 1979/1984 old students of St. John Grammar School in

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Any lecturer who resumes duty will be punished – UniAbuja ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Abuja, UniAbuja, says the union will not call off its strike until all issues are addressed. The branch Chairman, Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, told NAN on Monday in Abuja that the members were not working. “Those against the strike may possibly

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Foundation awards 25 YabaTech students with scholarships to China

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

The Chief Diana Chen Foundation has launched an incredible journey for 25 excellent students at the Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) in an effort to empower Nigeria’s future workforce by giving scholarships to improve human capital development. This initiative claims to transform the

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NECO releases 2024 internal exam timetable

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

The 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Examinations timetable has been released for secondary school students across the country. The statement was made on Monday through the official NECO account, @Neconigeria. According to the

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Tinubu launches education campaign, stating that no child should be excluded from learning

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

President Bola Tinubu launched a campaign on Monday to encourage inclusive education, skill development, and gender equity. The #WeAreEqual campaign is an initiative of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). The campaign was launched in 15 African nations in various

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Nigeria can afford free education if we avoid wastages, prolifgacy – Obilade, Kazeem

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

Two university eggheads, Prof Oluyemisi Obilade and Prof Kolawole Kazeem have urged the Federal Government to consider bringing back the era of Free Education introduced by the late sage and erstwhile Premier of the defunct Western Region, Pa Obafemi Awolowo, as a way of revamping

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University Of Ibadan security team detains activist, students for protesting increase in tuition fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2024

Security operatives at the University of Ibadan have arrested three persons including an activist while protesting against an increase in school fees at the school. Aduwo Ayodele and Nice Linus were named as the students who were arrested. Femi Adeyeye, an activist, was also taken into custody.

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UNILORIN promotes 40 staff members to the rank of professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2024

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced the promotion of 40 senior academics to the rank of professor. Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN, Minister of Education, approved the elevation, according to the university’s Bulletin, which was issued on Monday. According to the publication, the 40

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Family of bullied student files N500 million lawsuit against Abuja school

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2024

The claim was filed in response to a viral video that surfaced online a few weeks ago showing Ms Bwala being tormented by her classmates. Ms. Namitra Bwala’s family has filed a lawsuit against the Lead British International School in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The claim was filed in response to a

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Kaduna SUBEB trains 321 teachers on Reading, Numeracy teaching methodology

Angel Ojonugwa May 13, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Post) – The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB), on Tuesday trained no fewer than 321 teachers on the Reading and Numeracy Activities (RANA) teaching methodology. RANA is a three-year project funded by DFID through UNICEF as part of the Girls Education

Tertiary institutions

52nd Convocation: 12,526 students bag first degrees at UNN

Angel Ojonugwa May 13, 2024

ENUGWU (Sundiata Post) – The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), says it will award 12, 526 students with first Degree certificates during its 52nd Convocation Ceremony holding on May 10 and 11 at Nsukka Campus. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Charles Igwe disclosed this during a pre

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Veritas University warns students against violating the institution’s dress code

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2024

Veritas University Abuja has issued a warning to its students against violating the institution’s dress code. Rev. Fr. Dr. Michael Mary Akaigwe, the acting dean of student affairs, issued the warning in a press statement yesterday. According to Akaigwe, the university has formed a special

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Emeka Offor offers N100 million endowment for UNN development

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2024

Sir Emeka Offor, a businessman and philanthropist, presented an endowment fund of N100 million to the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN).Offor, executive chairman of the Chrome Group of Companies, made the donation shortly after receiving the Doctor of Business Administration (Honoris Causa)

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2 arrested for alleged rape of Ajayi Crowther university student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2024

Two people have been detained for allegedly raping a student of Ajayi Crowther University Oyo. Mr Olufemi John Atoyebi, the University’s Public Relations Officer, signed and released a press statement to convey the development. Olufemi stated in a copy of the statement made available to

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Minister of Education launches UNN’s Solar PV Mini Grid Field Laboratory

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2024

Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, has inaugurated the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Phase 1 Solar PV Mini Grid Field Laboratory, which will train staff, students, corporate organisations, and others in conventional and alternative energy generation, transmission, and distribution.

Month: May 2024

Hostel accommodation at Wigwe University costs N1 million monthly

Teacher sentenced to life in prison for raping a 7-year-old girl

ASUU threatens strike over non-constitution of universities governing councils

CUSTECH Kidnapping: 6 more students freed, 4 still missing — Kogi government

Why ABU is mentoring Daura transport varsity – Minister

Adeleke, Ooni, to attend the 40th anniversary of old students in Osun

Any lecturer who resumes duty will be punished – UniAbuja ASUU

Foundation awards 25 YabaTech students with scholarships to China

NECO releases 2024 internal exam timetable

Tinubu launches education campaign, stating that no child should be excluded from learning

Nigeria can afford free education if we avoid wastages, prolifgacy – Obilade, Kazeem

University Of Ibadan security team detains activist, students for protesting increase in tuition fees

UNILORIN promotes 40 staff members to the rank of professor

Family of bullied student files N500 million lawsuit against Abuja school

Kaduna SUBEB trains 321 teachers on Reading, Numeracy teaching methodology

52nd Convocation: 12,526 students bag first degrees at UNN

Veritas University warns students against violating the institution’s dress code

Emeka Offor offers N100 million endowment for UNN development

2 arrested for alleged rape of Ajayi Crowther university student

Minister of Education launches UNN’s Solar PV Mini Grid Field Laboratory

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