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Anambra Government threatens to shut down 2,000 unaccredited schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 12, 2024

The government of Anambra State has issued a warning to over 2,000 schools operating without accreditation as the first term of primary and secondary school begins on September 17. The state government has threatened to shut down any of these institutions if they do not obtain the necessary

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NANS condoles students and other victims of flooding in Borno

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 12, 2024

Afeez Akinteye, President of the Senate and National Association of Nigerian Students, has expressed condolences to victims of the recent floods that swept through Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital. He also called for long-term solutions to the situation and urged the federal government to

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2 Polytechnic students crushed to death in Ondo

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 12, 2024

A Toyota collided with a bicycle on the Akure-Ondo road at Olokunta community in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, late yesterday, killing two Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji students instantly. They were declared dead at the spot when the car collided with them. Prince Oriade Wellington

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Fed Govt approves N47.5 billion to upgrade 50 schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 12, 2024

The Federal Government has allocated N47.5 billion for the first phase of upgrading 50 selected senior secondary schools (SSS) across the country. Dr Iyela Ajayi, Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), announced this yesterday during

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Gombe University lecturers embark on indefinite strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 12, 2024

The state government’s refusal to accede to the requests has led the Academic Staff Union of Universities at Gombe State University to go on an indefinite strike. The union has listed a number of demands, including the non-implementation of the 2021 Memorandum of Action, increased

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NBTE head expresses concern about the state of technical education in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 12, 2024

Professor Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), has expressed concern about the state of technical colleges in Nigeria and urged the government to increase investment in TVET. Bugaje spoke during a workshop on strategies for implementing the

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Gombe Govt. partners UNICEF to address education deficit

Angel Ojonugwa September 11, 2024

GOMBE (Sundiata Scholar) – The Gombe State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a project aimed at tackling foundational literacy challenge and poor numeracy skills in primary schools. reports that the initiative is in response to

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Stakeholders advocate proper counselling to promote national unity

Angel Ojonugwa September 11, 2024

GOMBE (Sundiata Scholar) – Stakeholders in the education sector have advocated proper counselling of young Nigerians to promote national unity and integration. They made the call while speaking at the annual international conference of the Association of Professional Counsellors in

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ASUU decries victimisation of members in some universities

Angel Ojonugwa September 11, 2024

JOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has decried the victimisation of its members in some public universities. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, its chairperson, at a news conference on Tuesday in Jos, accused the Lagos State

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Rivers need 15,000 new teachers — NUT chair

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Rivers State Chapter, has expressed worry about the teacher shortage in schools across the state, claiming that at least 15,000 teachers are urgently needed. Dr Collins Echekpu, the State NUT Chairman, disclosed this in a conversation with journalists in Port

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Canada student enrolment reduces by 45%

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

Universities Canada has voiced concern about a major decline in international student enrolment due to the cap on student visas. Foreign students recently protested in Canada when authorities announced plans to deport them in line with a new immigration policy. The national cap, set in

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ASUU laments victimisation of members

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Jos Chapter, has expressed concern about the victimisation of its members at some of the country’s public universities. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, Chairperson of the union at the institution, stated this at a news conference in Jos on

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Abia government postpones school resumption date

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

The Abia State Government has delayed the resumption date for both public and private schools in the state for the 2024/2025 academic year. Mr Okey Kanu, Commissioner for Information, stated this during a press briefing on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting in

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KNSG postpones schools’ resumption date

Angel Ojonugwa September 10, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – Kano State Government has postponed the resumption date of both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano by Balarabe Kiru, Director, Public Enlightenment,

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Students’ union starts mentoring sessions for secondary students in Ilorin

Angel Ojonugwa September 10, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Ilorin Emirate Students Union has commenced career talks and mentoring sessions for senior secondary school students across 100 summer classes in its five local government areas. This is contained in a statement signed by the National President of the Union,

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Don advises governments on ensuring safer campuses

Angel Ojonugwa September 10, 2024

ILLORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – A Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, John Olorunmaiye, on Monday urged government at all levels to ensure safety on the nation’s campuses. Olorunmaiye, while speaking during the 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the

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FG excludes varsities, research grants from TSA

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 10, 2024

The federal government has mandated that third-party research grant funds for federal universities and research institutions be excluded from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). This was revealed in a letter sent by Chris Maiyaki, Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities

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NANS seeks review of student loan amid fuel price hike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 10, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Federal Government to increase the N20,000 stipend paid to student loan recipients by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to N40,000. NANS Senate President Akinteye Babatunde stated that this will allow students to adjust

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3 policemen detained over murder of Kwara Poly student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 10, 2024

Three police officers have been detained in connection with the alleged murder of Abdulqoyyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, an ND 2 Electronic Engineering student at the Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin. The late student was allegedly murdered by the arrested policemen last Wednesday in the GRA area of

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Education stakeholders call for collaboration to reduce private school costs

Angel Ojonugwa September 9, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Some education stakeholders have advocated for urgent collaboration and policies to help reduce operational costs for private schools due to economic inflation in the country.They made the plea in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos. Mr Yomi Otubela, National

Month: September 2024

Anambra Government threatens to shut down 2,000 unaccredited schools

NANS condoles students and other victims of flooding in Borno

2 Polytechnic students crushed to death in Ondo

Fed Govt approves N47.5 billion to upgrade 50 schools

Gombe University lecturers embark on indefinite strike

NBTE head expresses concern about the state of technical education in Nigeria

Gombe Govt. partners UNICEF to address education deficit

Stakeholders advocate proper counselling to promote national unity

ASUU decries victimisation of members in some universities

Rivers need 15,000 new teachers — NUT chair

Canada student enrolment reduces by 45%

ASUU laments victimisation of members

Abia government postpones school resumption date

KNSG postpones schools’ resumption date

Students’ union starts mentoring sessions for secondary students in Ilorin

Don advises governments on ensuring safer campuses

FG excludes varsities, research grants from TSA

NANS seeks review of student loan amid fuel price hike

3 policemen detained over murder of Kwara Poly student

Education stakeholders call for collaboration to reduce private school costs

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