November 2024 - Page 6 of 15 - Sundiata Scholar

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How Nigeria can harness policy on adolescent health- Stakeholders

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – Stakeholders in adolescent health have called for robust partnership and collaboration to harness Nigeria’s policy on adolescents and youths health to secure the nation’s future. They made the call at the Stakeholders Forum on Adolescent and Youth Health Policy

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Kebbi to emulate Indonesian model to transform Almajiri system

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

BIRNIN KEBBI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Kebbi Government has stepped-up efforts to transform its Almajiri system of education by emulating the Indonesian model, Alhaji Sani Aliyu, Commissioner for Religious Affairs, has disclosed. The commissioner, who made this known on Sunday in an

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UNIBEN to honour 385 first-class graduates at its convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

The University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State, has announced the graduation of 385 first-class students across the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic sessions. This milestone will be celebrated during the institution’s 49th/50th convocation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. According to the

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ATBU lecturer taken to court over alleged sexual harassment of student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

A lecturer from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, is facing legal action following allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by a married female postgraduate student. The allegations, brought forward by the student’s

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Federal Government to Prioritise Technical Skills in University Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has pledged to reform Nigeria’s tertiary education system to ensure graduates possess essential technical skills. Speaking at the 2024 TETFund National Research Fair and Exhibition in Abuja, Dr. Alausa announced plans to shift the educational

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Canada Cancels Conversion of Study Permits to Permanent Residency for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

The Canadian government has implemented significant changes to its immigration policies, effectively eliminating the pathway for international students to transition from study permits to permanent residency. As part of these adjustments, international students will now be required to return to

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Technical, vocational education critical to tackling challenges – Tinubu

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

AUCHI – EDO (Sundiata Scholar) – President Bola Tinubu says technical and vocational education are critical to addressing and solving challenges in the country. Tinubu made the call at the 26th and 29th combined convocation ceremony of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo on Saturday.

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Ododo approves N8bn infrastructural projects for new Kogi varsity

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has approved the disbursement of N8 billion for several infrastructural projects at the newly established Kogi State University, Kabba (KOSUK). Mr Wemi Jones, the state’s Commissioner for Education, disclosed this in an interview on

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16,614 candidates write TRCN Professional qualifying exams

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – No fewer than 16,614 candidates have participated in the Batch ‘B’ Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) across the country. The Acting Registrar of TRCN, Dr Stella Nwokeocha, who disclosed

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Quality education best inheritance for children – Cleric advises parents

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

MAKURDI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Wilfred Anagbe, has advised parents to give their children quality education to secure their future. Anagbe gave the advice during the celebration of his 30th priestly and 10th episcopal anniversaries on Friday in

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Gov. Ododo approves N316m as bursary award to 8750 Kogi students

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar)- Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has approved the sum of N316 million for disbursement as Bursary to 8,750 undergraduate students of the state who have been successfully cleared. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr Wemi Jones, disclosed at a news conference on Friday