December, 2024 - Sundiata Scholar

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2025 Oluyole Club Bursary for Indigent Ibadan Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2024

In a commendable effort to promote education within its community, the Oluyole Club, a prestigious socio-cultural organisation composed of distinguished Ibadan indigenes, is offering its Annual Bursary Award. This initiative is specifically designed for academically capable yet financially

Scholarships

2025 Kano State Government Postgraduate Scholarship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2024

The Kano State Government is inviting applications from eligible graduates for the 2025 postgraduate scholarships. Are you an exceptional graduate from Kano State aspiring to further your education? The Kano State Government encourages you to apply for the second phase of the 1,001 Postgraduate

Edu News

NANS Urges JAMB to Reassess Decision on Over 7,000 Invalidated Graduate Admissions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reconsider its ruling that invalidated the admissions of more than 7,000 graduates from several institutions, including Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. In a

Edu News

3 OOU Students Killed, 2 Injured in Car Accident

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2024

A tragic auto accident along the Ago-Iwoye–Ilisan road has claimed the lives of three students from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. The incident occurred on Friday at approximately 3:30 pm and was attributed to “overspeeding.” Two additional students from the

Edu News

UNILORIN Sets Deadline, Introduces Weekly Fine for Unclaimed Certificates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2024

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced a final deadline for graduates to retrieve their unclaimed certificates. In a statement signed by M.A. Alfanla on Sunday, the university declared that Friday, 17th January 2025, would be the last date for graduates to collect their certificates

Edu News

Former UI Vice Chancellor, Idowu Olayinka, Named Pro-Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2024

Prof. Idowu Olayinka, a former vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), has been appointed as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council at West Midlands Open University, Ibadan. During the inauguration, Prof. Olayinka was joined by other council members, including Vice

Edu News

Abia to Implement Free Basic Education Policy in 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 23, 2024

The Abia State Government has announced plans to introduce compulsory free education for primary schools and Junior Secondary Schools 1–3 starting in 2025, following approval by Governor Alex Otti. This development was revealed by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck

Tertiary institutions

UNIBEN mourns Abbe, ex-governor of Rivers and A’Ibom

Angel Ojonugwa December 23, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Management of the University of Benin has commiserated with the family of the late elder statesman and former governor of Rivers, Maj-Gen. Godwin Osagie Abbe on his passing at 75. Abbe was also a Minister of Defence and that of Interior. Prof. Edoba Omoregie,

Tertiary institutions

Alia clears 35 months of BSU staff outstanding earned allowances

Angel Ojonugwa December 23, 2024

MARKUDI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Benue Government says it has cleared the outstanding 35 months of earned allowances owed staff at Benue State University (BSU).Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made the disclosure in a statement made available on Friday in Makurdi.

Edu News

ASUU Criticises FG, States Over Inadequate Education Budgets

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 21, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) criticised the Federal and state governments on Friday for their 2025 education budgets, describing the allocations as a demonstration of disregard and underestimation of the education sector’s significance. During his address to the National

Scholarships

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Scholarship Award 2025 for Nigerian Undergraduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 20, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities in Nigeria is offering scholarship awards to all eligible and interested students enrolled in any accredited tertiary institution across the country. This scholarship is specifically aimed at supporting indigent Nigerian students. ASUU encourages

Edu News

NOVA Bank Graduate Trainee Programme 2025 for Nigerian Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 20, 2024

NOVA Bank strives to become “Africa’s most preferred financial solutions provider” by delivering exceptional value in its markets, guided by the philosophy of New Thinking. New Opportunities. The bank is committed to nurturing the next generation of innovators to drive the future of banking and

Tertiary institutions

NEDC trains 100 science, technology teachers in Taraba

Angel Ojonugwa December 20, 2024

JALINGO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Office of the Vice President, through the North East Development Commission (NEDC), has commenced a two day training of 100 teachers of science, technology, agriculture and engineering in Taraba. reports that the training, which commenced on Thursday in

Edu News

Bill to rename Benue varsity passes second reading

Angel Ojonugwa December 20, 2024

The Majority Leader, Mr Saater Tiseer (APC/Mbagwa), said that the provisions of the assembly’s Standing Orders XII, Rule 83, limited the second reading to the general merits and principles of a bill and not its details. Tiseer said that the bill was aimed at changing the maiden name of the

Edu News

NUC approves 8 new degree programmes for FCE(T), Bichi

Angel Ojonugwa December 20, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved eight new degree programmes for the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi. The new courses are to be offered in affiliation with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, and the

Edu News

NUC approves 8 new degree programmes for FCE(T), Bichi

Angel Ojonugwa December 20, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved eight new degree programmes for the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi. The new courses are to be offered in affiliation with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, and the University

Edu News

House of Representatives Proposes Removal of NECO, UI, 21 MDAs from 2025 Budget

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 20, 2024

The House of Representatives has proposed excluding the National Examinations Council (NECO), the University of Ibadan, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, and 21 other ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) from the 2025 budget. This recommendation stems from the repeated

Edu News

TETFund Commissions N866 Million Projects at Cross River College of Education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 20, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commissioned three projects valued at ₦866,788,453.84 at the College of Education, Akamkpa, Cross River State. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, presided over the inauguration of the projects as part of the 2024 TETFund

Edu News

STEAM Initiative Launches in 6 Pilot States with 222 Teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 20, 2024

Scholars advocating for the implementation of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) initiative in Nigeria have called for its integration into pre-primary, primary, and secondary school curricula to foster growth in technological innovation. The initiative,

Edu News

NMCN Inducts EKSU’s First Set of Nursing Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 20, 2024

A total of 54 pioneer nursing graduates from Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, have been officially inducted into the nursing profession in Nigeria. At the maiden induction and oath-taking ceremony held at the university, EKSU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatola Ayodele, encouraged the

Month: December 2024

2025 Oluyole Club Bursary for Indigent Ibadan Students

2025 Kano State Government Postgraduate Scholarship

NANS Urges JAMB to Reassess Decision on Over 7,000 Invalidated Graduate Admissions

3 OOU Students Killed, 2 Injured in Car Accident

UNILORIN Sets Deadline, Introduces Weekly Fine for Unclaimed Certificates

Former UI Vice Chancellor, Idowu Olayinka, Named Pro-Chancellor

Abia to Implement Free Basic Education Policy in 2025

UNIBEN mourns Abbe, ex-governor of Rivers and A’Ibom

Alia clears 35 months of BSU staff outstanding earned allowances

ASUU Criticises FG, States Over Inadequate Education Budgets

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Scholarship Award 2025 for Nigerian Undergraduates

NOVA Bank Graduate Trainee Programme 2025 for Nigerian Graduates

NEDC trains 100 science, technology teachers in Taraba

Bill to rename Benue varsity passes second reading

NUC approves 8 new degree programmes for FCE(T), Bichi

NUC approves 8 new degree programmes for FCE(T), Bichi

House of Representatives Proposes Removal of NECO, UI, 21 MDAs from 2025 Budget

TETFund Commissions N866 Million Projects at Cross River College of Education

STEAM Initiative Launches in 6 Pilot States with 222 Teachers

NMCN Inducts EKSU’s First Set of Nursing Graduates

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