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Apply Now for FUBK Certificate Programmes for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

The Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) is now accepting applications for its certificate programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. These flexible programmes are ideal for individuals looking to advance their education while managing work or other commitments. Available Certificate

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IMSU releases post UTME results: Step-by-step guide on how to check

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

Imo State University (IMSU) has published the Post UTME and Direct Entry screening results for the 2024/2025 academic session. Candidates who participated in the screening can now access their scores, a vital component in the admission process. IMSU’s Post UTME results provide additional

Tertiary institutions

Gov. Ododo pays N600m WAEC fees for 18,734 students

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has approved over N600 million for the payment of the 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Senior Secondary Three (SS3) students in the state. Commissioner for Education, Mr Wemi Jones,

Tertiary institutions

Otti sacks ABSU VC, other principal officers

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

UMUAHAI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Abia Government has announced the removal of the Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University, Uturu, Prof. Onyemachi Ogbulu. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr Okey Kanu, announced the removal on Tuesday, while briefing newsmen at the

Tertiary institutions

IGCD: NGO organises mentorship session for 50 school girls in Kaduna

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – In commemoration of the International Girl-Child Day 2024, the Partnership for Learning for all in Nigeria (PLAN), has urged the government and parents to take issues related to the girl-child seriously. Its Team Lead in Kaduna, Mrs Diane Agabi, made the call

Tertiary institutions

EBSU bans post-examination celebration by final year students

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

ABAKALIKI (Sundiata Scholar ) – The Management of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has announced the ban on post-examination celebration in and around the university’s campuses especially by the final year students of the institution. The ban is contained in a statement signed by the

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Imo University Student Arrested for Faking Kidnap and Death

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

A 17-year-old student from Imo State University, Jesse Chidebere, was arrested by the Orji Police for allegedly faking her abduction and death, a stunt that caused significant distress to her family and the university community. Police spokesperson Henry Okoye confirmed the incident, noting the

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Governor Ododo Approves N600 Million for WAEC Fees in Kogi State

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has approved the sum of N600 million to cover WAEC fees for 18,734 students in the state’s public secondary schools. This significant support, announced by the State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, during a press briefing in Lokoja, underscores the

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Ogun State closes school, suspends principal after student’s death

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

The Ogun State Government has closed Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, following the tragic death of Master Monday Arijo, a Senior Secondary 2 student, reportedly due to corporal punishment administered by a teacher. This decision comes after the teacher allegedly responsible was arrested

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Gov Otti Appoints New VC, Management Team for Abia State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Professor Ndukwe Okeudo as the new Vice Chancellor of Abia State University (ABSU), along with a fresh management team and Governing Council for the institution. The appointments follow the approval, release, and publication of the

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Nigeria to Launch Africa’s First Entrepreneurship University in Borno State

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

Nigeria is set to establish Africa’s first Entrepreneurship University in Bama, Borno State, as stakeholders in the education sector voiced strong support during a public hearing in the Senate on Monday. The hearing, organized by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund,

Tertiary institutions

UNN VC applauds ASUU over acquisition of 347 plots of land

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

ENUGU (Sundiata Scholar) – The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Polycarp Chigbu, has applauded the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNN chapter on their acquisition of 347 plots of land. reports that the plots of land were officially

Tertiary institutions

Foundation trains 60 girl-students on STEM in Southern Kaduna

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – An NGO, Education and Empowerment Centre for Women (EECW) has organised a Science, Technoohy, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshop for 60 female Secondary School students in Southern Kaduna State. reports that this was in the bid to equip the girl-child

Tertiary institutions

Oba of Benin congratulates UNIBEN’s new VC

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has congratulated Prof. Edoba Bright Omoregie, SAN, on his appointment as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). This is contained in a statement by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Chief Press Secretary to the

Tertiary institutions

Increase budgetary allocation to health, education to 20% -UNICEF urges Zamfara

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) has urged Zamfara Government to increase the proposed budgetary allocations of health and education sectors to between 15 and 20 per cent in 2025 budget. The Chief of Field, UNICEF Sokoto Office, Dr Michael Juma made

Tertiary institutions

Stock market opens negative, investors lose N449bn

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a negative note, reversing the gains of previous sessions with a loss of N449 billion. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened at N60.261 trillion, decreased by N449 billion, or 0.75 per cent, to

Tertiary institutions

Gov. AbdulRazaq reappoints Kwara Polytechnic rector

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

ILORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has approved the reappointment of Mr Abdul Muhammed as the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic. The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Halimat Garba, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Ilorin made available

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation 2025 PhD Scholarships at the University of London

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 29, 2024

The Centre of African Studies, as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, is offering a PhD scholarship to African nationals. Applications are now open for PhD studentships focusing on state capacities, governance, and bureaucracy in the

Scholarships

Senator Olamilekan Yayi 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 29, 2024

The YAYI Scholarship, established by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), is a valuable initiative to support the academic ambitions of financially disadvantaged students in Ogun West Senatorial District. This scholarship provides crucial financial assistance to deserving students, helping

Scholarships

YES 2025 Scholarship Program for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 29, 2024

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, offers high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations the opportunity to live and study in the United States for an academic year. Through this cultural exchange, YES

Month: October 2024

Apply Now for FUBK Certificate Programmes for 2024/2025 Academic Session

IMSU releases post UTME results: Step-by-step guide on how to check

Gov. Ododo pays N600m WAEC fees for 18,734 students

Otti sacks ABSU VC, other principal officers

IGCD: NGO organises mentorship session for 50 school girls in Kaduna

EBSU bans post-examination celebration by final year students

Imo University Student Arrested for Faking Kidnap and Death

Governor Ododo Approves N600 Million for WAEC Fees in Kogi State

Ogun State closes school, suspends principal after student’s death

Gov Otti Appoints New VC, Management Team for Abia State University

Nigeria to Launch Africa’s First Entrepreneurship University in Borno State

UNN VC applauds ASUU over acquisition of 347 plots of land

Foundation trains 60 girl-students on STEM in Southern Kaduna

Oba of Benin congratulates UNIBEN’s new VC

Increase budgetary allocation to health, education to 20% -UNICEF urges Zamfara

Stock market opens negative, investors lose N449bn

Gov. AbdulRazaq reappoints Kwara Polytechnic rector

Mo Ibrahim Foundation 2025 PhD Scholarships at the University of London

Senator Olamilekan Yayi 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students

YES 2025 Scholarship Program for Nigerian Students

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