December, 2024 - Sundiata Scholar

Tertiary institutions

22 bag first class as Al-Qalam varsity graduates 1,433 students

Angel Ojonugwa December 12, 2024

KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Vice-Chancellor (V-C), Al-Qalam University Katsina, Prof. Nasiru Musa-Yauri, said no fewer than 22 students of the institution have graduated with First Class degrees. Musa-Yauri, who disclosed this during the 16th convocation of the university in Katsina

Tertiary institutions

KTSG expends N3.2bn on scholarship allowances – Dep. Gov

Angel Ojonugwa December 12, 2024

KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Katsina State Government said it has spent over N3.2 billion in the payment of scholarship allowances to 260,899 students of tertiary institutions for 2017-2023 academic sessions. The Deputy Governor, Malam Faruq Jobe, who disclosed this in Katsina

Tertiary institutions

FUDMA appoints Ajiya as new Registrar

Angel Ojonugwa December 12, 2024

KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Governing Council of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Federal-University in Katsina State, has approved the appointment of Dr Musa Ajiya as its new Registrar. The spokesman of the university, Malam Nasir Abdul, who disclosed this in a statement in

Edu News

Edo SUBEB Boss Awards N1 Million to UNIBEN Best Graduate

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 12, 2024

Dr. Paddy Iyamu, the Executive Chair of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has honoured James Allen, the best graduating student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), during a celebration at his office. Allen, a native of Akoko Edo, achieved a remarkable Cumulative Grade

Edu News

Yabatech Appoints New Bursar, Registrar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 12, 2024

The Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has announced the appointment of Mr. John Olusola Dada as the new substantive bursar and Mrs. Henrietta Adebola Gbemisola Badejo as the new registrar. According to a statement released yesterday by the Acting Registrar, Dr. E. J. A. Akinwale, the

Edu News

NOUN Unveils Advanced Data Centre, Registration Portal

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 12, 2024

The African Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL), housed at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has achieved a significant breakthrough in enhancing technological capabilities and operational efficiency at Nigeria’s foremost open university. ACETEL, one of

Edu News

Zulum Enrols 1.5 Million Students in Borno Schools, Restores 104 Institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 11, 2024

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has announced the enrolment of 1.5 million children who were previously out of school into primary and secondary institutions across the state. Speaking in Maiduguri during the inauguration of Government Secondary School, Mairi, alongside Dr. Ndiame Diop,

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NDDC Chief Ogbuku Highlights Old Students’ Contributions to Societal Progress

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 11, 2024

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has emphasised the significant role that old students’ associations play in the advancement of their alma maters and society. Speaking over the weekend at the annual luncheon and dinner of the Government

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Senate Passes Bill to Establish Federal University of Mining in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 11, 2024

The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to establish a Federal University of Mining and Geo-Science in Jos, Plateau State. This legislation, sponsored by Diket Plang (APC, Plateau Central), repeals the Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geo-Science Act of 2018. The Senate reached this decision

Scholarships

Great Ife Alumni 2025 Scholarship for Nigerian Undergraduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 11, 2024

The DFW Branch of the Great Ife Alumni Association is delighted to announce its annual scholarship programme for students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The Great Ife Alumni Scholarship reflects a commitment to giving back to the university that has empowered DFW members to