Nasarawa teacher receives Maltina 2024 Teacher of the Year N10 million prize
Esomnofu Chidiebube lfechukwu from Crown Grace School, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, won the 10th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition in the grand […]
Month: October 2024
Covenant University graduates 1,607 students with 339 bagging first-class
Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State, has 339 students who graduated with First-Class degrees. Regina Tobi-David, the Registrar, announced this at the 19th convocation ceremony, […]
NUC approves 8 new courses at Salem University
The National University Commission (NUC) has authorised eight new courses at Salem University Lokoja. Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, the Vice Chancellor (VC), disclosed this in an […]
Governors pledge 15% budget allocation to education
The Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states, through the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, have pledged at least 15% of their annual budgets to the education sector to […]
ATBU appoints Ibrahim Garba as substantive VC
Professor Ibrahim Hassan Garba has been named as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi. He was named the University’s new Vice-Chancellor […]
FG to develop guidelines for outstanding students amid 18-year admission limit
The federal government has announced plans to develop guidelines to address the 18-year age limit for university admission. The government also stated that the 18-year […]
Oluremi Tinubu donates N1bn for restoration of OAU campus landscape
On Thursday, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the President’s wife, announced a N1 billion donation for the horticultural landscaping of the Obafemi Awolowo University campus in Ile-Ife, Osun […]
Almajiri, out-of-school children are national challenges—Governor Abiodun
On Thursday, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State said that the issue of Almajiri and out-of-school children is a national challenge that must be handled […]
FG announces guidelines for exempting third-party research grants from TSA
Dr Oluwatoyin Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), has issued guidelines for the exclusion of Federal Universities and Research Institutions’ research funding from […]
Public universities are accountable for 96% of nation’s educational assets — UI VC
Professor Kayode Adebowale, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, has shown that public institutions are responsible for almost 96% of the nation’s educational assets, […]
EU, UNICEF train education stakeholders on school safety in Kano
KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The European Union (EU), in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced the training of education stakeholders on school […]
Kaduna COEASU lauds Sani for disbursing N45m for accreditation
KAFANCHAN Kaduna (Sundiata Scholar) – The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) Gidan Waya, Kaduna State chapter, has commended Gov. Uba Sani for approving […]
Abia Assembly criticises private schools for forcing parents to purchase customised textbooks
The Abia State House of Assembly has passed a resolution directing its Education Committee to summon the Commissioner for Basic Education, ASUBEB leadership, and other […]
UniCal suspends HOD for ‘alteration’ of exam results
The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended one of its lecturers, Joseph Akpan, for alleged misbehaviour. Prof. Florence Obi, the institution’s Vice-Chancellor (VC), disclosed the information […]
Ondo student reportedly stabbed to death
A Senior Secondary School student from Akoko Anglican Grammar School, identified as Habib Salau, has reportedly been fatally stabbed. According to reports, Habib was allegedly […]
Covenant emerges Nigeria’s best university for 2024 (FULL LIST)
Covenant University has once again claimed the top position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2024. This ranking, which measures universities across […]
Ojaja University VC calls for the inclusion of private universities in TETFund beneficiary scheme
Professor Jeleel Olasunkami Ojuade, Vice Chancellor of Ojaja University, Eyenkorin, Kwara, has called for private universities in Nigeria to be included as Tertiary Education Trust […]
First Lady Donates 50,000 Exercise Books to Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government has begun distributing 50,000 exercise books to primary schools, which were presented by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the President, through […]
Qatar University welcomes scholarship applications from international students
Qatar University has announced the opening of applications for its scholarship program, which is aimed at international students seeking undergraduate degrees. This program provides a comprehensive […]
Oyebanji splashes N47.8 million gift on best teachers, condemns exam malpractice
On Saturday, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State, awarded 47.8 million naira in gifts to teachers who won awards in various categories at this […]