Month: July 2024
The Bauchi State Government has reported a considerable fall in the number of out-of-school children in the state, with the total now down to 521,000 from 1.5 million. Dr. Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner of Education, made the disclosure while presenting the Ministry’s achievements during the
Dr. Tiri Gyan David, a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma, FUDMA, in Katsina State, was reportedly assassinated by bandits, who also abducted two of his children. The lecturer was allegedly murdered in the early hours of Tuesday at his home in Yarima quarters, Dutsinma local government
Several sexual assault occurrences have been reported among students at the University of Lagos’ College of Medicine (CMUL). Accounts from alleged students, who remained anonymous, described a few instances on platform X and the university’s alleged inaction. On Monday and
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the death of Prof. Ruth Wazis, former Head of the Department of Business Management at the University of Maiduguri, who died in an accident at home. Yusuf Lawal, the Commissioner of Police, confirmed the incidence in an interview with the News Agency
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State, has been plunged into darkness after the Kano Electricity Distribution Company disconnected the institution’s power supply. KEDCO disconnected the university around a week ago due to its inability to pay its
The University of Birmingham and Osun State University (UNIOSUN) have selected 22 early-career Nigerian scholars for proposal writing and grantsmanship in Humanities. The scholarships came from 17 different universities, including Obafemi Awolowo University, Ekiti State University,
At least 80 public and private schools in Ibadan and its surrounding areas in Oyo State are gearing up to participate in a one-month-long display, marking the literary legend, Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday. Dr. Kolade Mosuro, President of the Initiative for
To reduce the bypass of wait times by temporary residents, Canada’s Immigration Ministry has removed the option for international students to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the country’s border. The announcement was made by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration,
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – A non-profit organisation, Child Education and Child Support Initiative (CEACSI), has called on government at all levels to support indigent children to gain access to free and quality education. The founder of the organisation, Mrs Maryam Shehu, gave the advice
ZARIA (Sundiata Scholar) – (Kaduna State), The National Universities Commission (NUC), has approved the establishment of four more programmes at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria Distance Learning Centre, effective from 2023/2024 academic session. Malam Auwalu Umar, Director, Public
On Monday, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah handed over the University of Abuja’s affairs to Prof. Aisha Maikudi, the acting Vice-Chancellor. Na’Allah was appointed vice-chancellor of the institution on July 1, 2019. Prior to his appointment as VC of UniAbuja, he was the Vice
Twelve of the 25 students from Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo who were charged with suspected murder at Ibadan’s Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court were released on Monday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 25 students who were arraigned on June 5 faced charges of
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), has urged governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders, to provide steady electricity and internet facilities in all secondary schools in the country. “The measure will facilitate
Jos, The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), says poor infrastructure and inadequate funding of public universities by the Federal Government were responsible for the incessant strikes by lecturers. Dr. Jurbe Molwus, Chairperson of the University of Jos chapter of the union, said this
The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) has asked governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders to provide stable electricity and internet access in all secondary schools across the country. “The measure will facilitate digital literacy among secondary
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, who represents Kaduna South Senatorial District, visited and condoled with the families and Ribang community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State over the weekend after six secondary school students drowned while returning from writing the recently
Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former minister of works and housing, thinks there is still more work to be done in Lagos’ education sector, despite apparent improvements in standards. Mr Ogunlewe stated this in an interview with journalists in Lagos on Sunday. He remarked on the sidelines of the
The National Association of Ogun State Students urged the Federal Government on Sunday to take action against the importation of counterfeit Adire fabric from China. Adire (tie and dye) is a domestically produced cloth from Abeokuta, Ogun State’s capital, that provides jobs to thousands
Prof. Lilian Salami, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, has voiced alarm over the catastrophic impact of the recent 300 percent energy bill increase on Nigerian universities. She complained about the severe toll on Nigerian universities, claiming that the majority of the