August, 2024 - Sundiata Scholar

Tertiary institutions

Jigawa varsity urges students to be wary of fraudster

Angel Ojonugwa August 19, 2024

DUSTE (Sundiata Scholar) – The Sule Lamio University Kafinhausa (SLUK) in Jigawa, has urged students to be wary of a fraudster who is demanding N20,000 to help “clear their carryover courses”. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the university, Mr Sadiq Lawal, gave the warning in

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Edo recruits 5,500 teachers to improve teaching and learning in basic schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 19, 2024

The Edo government has completed the recruitment of 5,500 teachers to improve teaching and learning in the state’s basic schools. Mrs. Ozavize Salami, Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), announced this at a news conference in Benin. Salami explained that the

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6 universities receive accreditation for building programmes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 19, 2024

According to a communiqué released yesterday in Abuja by the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria‘s Registrar and Secretary, Adetunji Adeniran, six universities’ undergraduate building programmess have been approved for five years. The approved universities are Imo State

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Fake degrees: FG directs universities to submit matriculation lists

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 19, 2024

The Federal Government requires all higher education institutions in the country to “regularly submit their matriculation lists to the Federal Ministry of Education not later than three months after matriculation ceremonies.” The list, the ministry stated, must be submitted

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NDLEA proposes mandatory drug tests for university admissions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 19, 2024

Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kwara State Command, has proposed that institutions require newly admitted students to take mandatory drug tests as part of the admissions process. She added that this would act as a preventative step,

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TETFund reiterates its commitment to funding Nigerian Army institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 18, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) reiterated its commitment to investing in Nigerian Army institutions. Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of TETfund, made the assurance while leading top executives of the agency on a visit to General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff. According

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Plateau to close schools involved in examination malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 18, 2024

The Plateau State administration plans to close schools that indulged in examination malpractices. Mohammed Nyalun, Commissioner for Secondary Education, made the announcement on Saturday at the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Staff School in Jos during the Speech and Prize/Graduation

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167 Yobe students supported by the state graduate from Indian universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 18, 2024

The Yobe State Government has announced the graduation of 167 students who were sponsored to study in Indian universities through a state-funded scholarship programme. Governor Mai Mala Buni, through his Director-General of Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, stated that the graduates

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NYSC demobilises 54 UNICAL graduates illegally called for national service

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 18, 2024

The National Youth Service Corps, or NYSC, has demobilised 54 University of Calabar graduates who were illegally registered for national service by university officials. According to Eddy Megwa, NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, another 19 individuals who initially registered

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CSO identifies challenges facing inclusive education

Angel Ojonugwa August 18, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education has identified inadequate funding and poor infrastructure as some of the challenges facing inclusive education in Lagos State. The coalition’s Lagos State Coordinator, Mrs Stella Francis, stated this in her opening

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Adamawa Govt. trains information officers, gifts mobile devices

Angel Ojonugwa August 18, 2024

YOLA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Adamawa Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA-AF) has trained 21 information officers across the state to enhance effective reporting on educational activities and emergencies. The officers, drawn from the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs), also

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FUBK gets 4 additional professors, 2 readers

Angel Ojonugwa August 17, 2024

BIRNIN KEBBI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), has approved the promotion of four academic staff to the rank of Professor and two to the rank of Associate Professor (Reader). reports that the approval was given by the FUBK Governing Council led by its

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Yobe govt restates commitment to safe school initiativeYobe govt restates commitment to safe school initiative

Angel Ojonugwa August 17, 2024

DAMATURU (Sundiata Scholar) – Yobe Government on Wednesday pledged its’ commitment to safe and accessible schools across the state.The Commissioner for Secondary School Education, Prof. Abba Adam, stated this at a meeting to validate a review on National Policy on Safety, Security and

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Ododo stresses need for FUL research collaborations

Angel Ojonugwa August 17, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi has urged the Governing Council of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) to explore more opportunities for partnerships to enhance research and development. The governor gave the charge on Thursday when he received the Pro-Chancellor and

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UniCal, FOPCHEN train 43 youths in solar installation, maintenance

Angel Ojonugwa August 17, 2024

Calabar, (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Calabar (UniCal), have in partnership with the Foundation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Nigeria (FOPCHEN), trained 43 persons in solar installation and maintenance. According to the organisers of the training, 25 of the