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Oyo ban teachers from holding meetings during school hours

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 18, 2024

The Oyo State government has prohibited any kind of meeting by head teachers or teachers during school hours, whether inside or outside public school grounds. Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, made the announcement on Tuesday while

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64 Nigerians graduate from 2 Sudanese varsities in Sokoto

Angel Ojonugwa September 17, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata Scholar ) – A total of 64 Nigerians who were studying at the Sudan International University (SIU) and Hayat University College have graduated in Sokoto State. The graduation ceremony that took place on Saturday featured presentation of certificates and awards to the

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NAN MD urges medical doctors to offer selfless service

Angel Ojonugwa September 17, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Managing Director of the News Malam Ali M. Ali, has urged medical doctors to remain determined, focused, and dedicated in service to humanity. Ali gave the advice on Saturday in Sokoto at the graduation ceremony of the 2023 set of the Sudan International

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Sen. Mai-Doki awards N45m scholarship to 1,291 students

Angel Ojonugwa September 17, 2024

Sundiata Scholar) – Sen. Garba Mai-Doki (PDP-Kebbi South), on Saturday, launched a Students and Youth Educational Empowerment Programme for 1,291 beneficiaries in his constituency. reports that the programme offersN35,000 as scholarship to students from southern senatorial district

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University of Adelaide announces 50% global academic excellence scholarship for international students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 16, 2024

The University of Adelaide has announced the Global Academic Excellence 50% International Scholarship, which is available to international students starting in 2025. According to the DAAD Scholarship Forum’s most recent release, the University of Adelaide, ranked 89th in the 2024 QS World

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NANS calls on Aiyedatiwa to fulfil his promises to students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 16, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to keep his commitment to provide palliatives and buses for the state’s student union bodies. Leaders of the students’ Joint Campus Council, Ondo axis, Comrade Oluwarotimi

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Parents protest over 200% increase in Lagos school boarding fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 16, 2024

Parents of students at Lagos Model Colleges are calling for the reversal of a recent 200% hike in boarding fees, accusing the Lagos State Ministry of Education of corruption and insensitivity. Surv. Dapo Dawodu, Chairman of the Lagos Model Colleges Parents’ Forum, raised the concern at a

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Governor Radda approves N340m for restoration of Katsina University electricity

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 16, 2024

Dikko Radda, the governor of Katsina State, approved more than N340 million to restore electricity to the state-owned Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina (UMYUK). This was made known in a statement issued in Katsina on Saturday by the Director Press of the Secretary to the State

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ASUU decries alleged victimisation, intimidation of members

Angel Ojonugwa September 14, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Kano Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-Kano Zone), has decried alleged victimisation of its members in some universities in the zone. The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Abdulkadir Muhammad, in a statement in Kaduna on Friday, described the

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ASUU condemns victimisation, illegal dismissal of members

Angel Ojonugwa September 14, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) what it decried the victimisation, intimidation, harassment, and dehumanisation of its members in some public universities. This is contained in a statement issued by Kano Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Prof. Abdulkadir

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NUC approves postgraduate programmes in Law, Architecture for Elizade University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 14, 2024

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, has gained full accreditation for its Postgraduate programmes (LLM., M.Phil., and PhD) in Law and M.Sc. Architecture from the National Universities Commission. This was announced in a statement by the institution’s Head of Public Relations, Mr

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FUTA introduces MBA, other professional programs

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 14, 2024

The Senate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, has approved and introduced Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and other professional programs managed by the School of Professional Development (FUTA-SPD). The establishment of the FUTA-SPD is expected to

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59 bag first class as UNIOSUN graduates 2,409 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 14, 2024

Prof. Odunayo Clement Adebooye, Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), disclosed on Tuesday that 59 students from the school received first class with (2.75) percent out of 2,409 students who will graduate this year from the university. According to him, a total of 2,409 degrees

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Female teacher charged with assault on four-year-old student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 14, 2024

Dupe Ehiorobo, a female schoolteacher, came before the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday after allegedly beating a four-year-old student. The police charged Ms Ehiorobo, 45, a teacher at Access Ville School in Ipaja, Lagos, with assault. However, the woman pleaded not guilty to