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Lagos grants approval letters to 78 new private school owners

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 5, 2024

The Lagos State government has issued provisional approval letters to 78 new private school owners. Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, handed out the approval letters last Wednesday at the Education Resource Centre in Ojodu, Ikeja. The event,

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Osun State to begin recruitment of 5,250 teachers September 9

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 5, 2024

The Osun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, will conduct interviews for teachers and education officers on September 9. The interview, approved yesterday by the Executive Council (Exco), presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke, would recruit 5,250 teachers and education

Tertiary institutions

LASG tasks corps members on networking

Angel Ojonugwa September 4, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar ) – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged newly inducted members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to take advantage of the orientation programmes to boost their networking. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice on Friday, during the swearing-in ceremony of

Tertiary institutions

Educationist says proposed varsity admission age limit in order

Angel Ojonugwa September 4, 2024

AKWA Dr Oluyomi Mbachi, a retired Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of Education, has described the 18 years age limit being proposed for varsity admission as a step in the right direction.Mbachi said in an interview with the in Awka on Friday, that enforcing the age limit for university

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Reps Task Universities on Utilisation of IGR Sources, VCs of FUTA, FUOYE, AFUE Seek Intervention on Electricity Generation, Infrastructure

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on University Education, Hon. Abubakar Hassan Fulata has called on the management of Nigerian universities to utilise various sources of internally generated revenue in order to make the universities self sufficient. Hon. Fulata who made the

Tertiary institutions

Sanwo-Olu lauds 200 recipients of Duke of Edinburgh’s award

Angel Ojonugwa September 4, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) -Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has commended 200 recipients of the International Award for Young People “The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award” .The award presentation by the governor held at the Lagos House Ikeja on Thursday.He urged the pupils to take

Tertiary institutions

UI students reject school fees increment

Angel Ojonugwa September 4, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – The Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan (UI) on Friday rejected the school fees increment approved by the governing council of the institution.reports that to show their disapproval, the students staged an overnight protest from 10:20 pm to 2 a.m. The

Tertiary institutions

Zero tolerance to sexual harassment within LASUSTECH – VC

Angel Ojonugwa September 4, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, says the institution has zero tolerance to sexual harassment of any form within the campus. Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution made this known at the

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Akwa Ibom student receives ₦1.5 million for outstanding SSCE performance

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

Topfaith Schools, Mkpatak, in Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, awarded Master Emmanuel Zekhome a cash prize of ₦1.5m for winning the 2024 best scholar award. Dr. Emmanuel Abraham, the school’s Chairman, said to reporters in Uyo on Tuesday that the top scholar award was

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300-level UNILAG medical student commits suicide

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

A 300-level medical student at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, simply known as Williams, died shortly before the school’s examination, which was set to begin today. The cause of death for the student at the University of Lagos’ College of Medicine (CMUL) remains unknown.

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Lagos Assembly calls for enlightenment on domestic violence in schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

The Lagos State House of Assembly has underlined the need for a proactive approach to combating domestic and sexual violence in the state. At a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the House emphasised the necessity of establishing guidance and counselling units

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Fuel Price Increase: NANS threaten to embark on strike September 15

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has scheduled a nationwide strike for September 15, 2024, in response to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) new increase in petrol pump prices. On Tuesday, NANS’ national senate president, Henry Okunomo,

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TASUED rusticates 31 students, suspends 47 others for misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has suspended 47 students and rusticated 31 for various offences, including threats to life, theft, examination malpractices, forgery, and other behavioural misconduct. Dr. Dapo Oke, the university’s Registrar, stated that 78 students were

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TETFund conducts an exhibition to showcase Nigeria’s innovation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 4, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund will organise a five-day Research Exhibition on November 17 to showcase the latest innovations and pioneering research. The event, which will bring together researchers, inventors, and creators to discuss their cutting-edge projects and innovative ideas, will

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World Bank Group 2024 Young Professionals Program (YPP)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 3, 2024

For more than 60 years, the Young Professionals Program (YPP) has provided a highly competitive and exceptionally rewarding chance to join the World Bank Group. They seek international Young Professionals (YPs) with diverse backgrounds, exceptional technical skills, leadership potential,

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CWW Tech Africa’s 2024 Tech Training Program for African Youth (Cohort 8.0)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 3, 2024

This program is open to all African youths aged 18 to 40. The initiative will provide youths with digital and tech skills, soft skills, and mentorship. It is scheduled to last six weeks. It is an instructor-led training program that includes practical classes and real-life projects.

Fellowships

Princeton in Africa Fellowship Program 2025 for Young African Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 3, 2024

A Princeton in Africa fellowship provides a unique opportunity for personal and professional development and growth. It is frequently referred to as a means of gaining entry into the African development industry. It is also an opportunity to join a growing network of passionate PiAf alumni. The

Scholarships

FCM Foundation Board Scholarship 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship for Female Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 3, 2024

FCM Foundation Board Scholarship (FCM FBS) is a new scholarship program designed to provide one-time academic assistance to female Muslim students in the 200 and 300 levels. The scholarship comprises one-time financial assistance and a one-day mentorship program for selected candidates.

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41,000 Bayelsa pupils suffer setback as key project stalls

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 3, 2024

By Sam Jones, Yenagoa Education delivery in primary schools in four local government areas of Bayelsa State could be disrupted due to a glitch in a focal education project, BayelsaPrime. Since schools resumed on August 12 for the 2024/25 session, academic activities are yet to fully commence in

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Banning students under 18 from WAEC, NECO will limit the potential of Nigerian children – Olota

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 3, 2024

Oba Abdulkabir Obalanlege, Olota of Ota, Ogun State, believes that preventing under-18 students from taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will limit Nigerian children’s potential. Obalanlege made the statement while delivering a goodwill message at

Month: September 2024

Lagos grants approval letters to 78 new private school owners

Osun State to begin recruitment of 5,250 teachers September 9

LASG tasks corps members on networking

Educationist says proposed varsity admission age limit in order

Reps Task Universities on Utilisation of IGR Sources, VCs of FUTA, FUOYE, AFUE Seek Intervention on Electricity Generation, Infrastructure

UI students reject school fees increment

Zero tolerance to sexual harassment within LASUSTECH – VC

Akwa Ibom student receives ₦1.5 million for outstanding SSCE performance

300-level UNILAG medical student commits suicide

Lagos Assembly calls for enlightenment on domestic violence in schools

Fuel Price Increase: NANS threaten to embark on strike September 15

TASUED rusticates 31 students, suspends 47 others for misconduct

TETFund conducts an exhibition to showcase Nigeria’s innovation

World Bank Group 2024 Young Professionals Program (YPP)

CWW Tech Africa’s 2024 Tech Training Program for African Youth (Cohort 8.0)

Princeton in Africa Fellowship Program 2025 for Young African Graduates

FCM Foundation Board Scholarship 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship for Female Nigerian Students

41,000 Bayelsa pupils suffer setback as key project stalls

Banning students under 18 from WAEC, NECO will limit the potential of Nigerian children – Olota

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