Day: November 8, 2024
Zaria (Kaduna State) – Opay Digital Company, a mobile money subscriber firm, has disbursed N12 million scholarship to 40 indigent students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. Malam Auwalu Umar, Director, Public Affairs Directorate of the university, who made this known in a statement
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has reversed the decision of the past minister of education on the 18-years admission benchmark into tertiary institutions. Alausa spoke at his inaugural press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.According to him, what led to
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has pledged to lead efforts to reduce community resistance to the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. Dr Nasiru Sani-Gwarzo, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, announced this at
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Andrew Haruna, former Vice President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU). Haruna, an accomplished scholar and administrator, officially
GOMBE (Sundiata Scholar) – A Gombe-based entrepreneur, Lawan Abubakar, has said that the introduction of 15 skills and vocations in basic education curriculum would address unemployment in the country. reports that Federal Government had unveiled a new curriculum that provides for skill
BOKKOS Plateau (Sundiata Scholar) – An NGO, Hope Empowerment Love Life Oneness International (HELLO), has donated a block of two classrooms, text books, uniforms and other educational materials to students in some select secondary schools in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau.
The Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme offers a two-month experience for seasoned journalists and researchers with a focus on media and journalism. Participants conduct extensive research at the Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) headquarters, producing a 7,000-word research paper on a topic relevant
The Bode Amao Foundation (BAF), a non-profit organisation established in 2002 by Chief Bode Amao, OON, is now accepting applications from eligible Nigerian students for its 2024/25 scholarship programme. This scholarship initiative seeks to support national development by fostering academic
The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) is pleased to announce that its Directorate of Consultancy Services and Ventures (COSEV) has begun accepting applications for the 2025/2026 Diploma Programme. Prospective applicants and members of the university community are invited to apply through the
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic has received approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to introduce new academic programmes starting from the 2024/2025 academic session. This approval was conveyed in a memo sent to the Polytechnic’s Rector by the NBTE’s Executive Secretary.
Over 700 students from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) have submitted a petition to the Sokoto zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging an investigation into Abubakar Muhammad Salame, the Special Adviser on Students’ Matters to the state
Governor Alex Otti has officially renamed Abia State Polytechnic in Aba after Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the first governor of Abia State, who passed away in April at the age of 72. The announcement was made on Thursday during a Commendation Service held at the International Conference Center in
The SI Scholarship for Pioneering Women in STEM offers academic scholarships for full-time, one- or two-year master’s degree programmes in specific fields of study in Sweden. With a strong focus on sustainability, Sweden provides an exceptional educational experience, blending world-class
The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships offer a 12-month programme aimed at advancing the careers of promising future leaders from Africa. This fellowship invites talented individuals from across the continent to apply for the 2025 MIF Fellows cohort, providing an invaluable platform for
The University of Geneva’s Faculty of Science offers the Excellence Fellowship, a distinguished scholarship aimed at supporting exceptional students pursuing a Master of Science degree in a variety of scientific fields. This fellowship provides financial aid ranging from CHF 10,000 to CHF
The European Master’s programme in Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA) addresses the growing need for expertise in evaluating the socio-economic and environmental impacts of policies in these fields. This programme provides students with a top-tier education in policy
Members of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday to demand payment of five months’ worth of unpaid salaries and outstanding arrears. The protest, held on the university campus, saw
The Kwara State Government has officially announced that the WAEC registration fee for public senior secondary students for the 2024/2025 academic session will be set at N30,250 per student. This amount covers N27,000 for WAEC registration itself, along with an additional N3,250 allocated for
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has called on Nigerian universities to prevent unnecessary delays and challenges for students completing their research projects, theses, and dissertations. This appeal follows troubling reports about a lecturer from Ahmadu Bello
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the official timetable for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for private candidates (GCE). This comprehensive schedule details all exam dates, times, and subjects, serving as an essential guide for candidates preparing