Year: 2024
GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal University Gusau in Zamfara has denied awarding Professorship to the sacked Vice-Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Akwa, Dr Bernard Odoh, insisting that he has never worked in the institution. The vice-chancellor of the university,
BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has called Nigerians to turn the challenges of brain drain into opportunities for economic development. Mimiko made the call while delivering the convocation lecture of the University of Benin titled: “The Poor
YOLA (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children Population Funds (UNICEF) says it enrolled no fewer than 384,545 children, among which 190,557 are girls, in its 2024 Enrolment Drive and Back to School campaign in Adamawa. Mr Raphael Ayedigba, UNICEF Education Officer, Bauchi
The Thrive Capital Fellowship 2025 is an esteemed 10-week summer programme designed for college students entering their junior year who are passionate about startups, entrepreneurship, and investment. Participants will gain practical experience working alongside Thrive Capital’s team and its
KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – World Bank has promised to continue to provide necessary support to the Katsina State Governmenttoward the development of the education sector. The World Bank Country Director, Dr Ndiam Diop, made the promise in Katsina on Thursday at the Adolescent Girls
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Capital Territory College of Education, Zuba, says plans have been concluded for its 3rd combined convocation for more than 1000 graduates. The Provost of the college, Dr Sule Mundi, disclosed this during a pre-convocation press conference, in Abuja
LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent collaborative efforts to address climate change for the well-being of Nigerian children. According to UNICEF, climate change puts the children’s future at risk. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF
A fire outbreak at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has destroyed property valued at millions of naira. The incident, which occurred early Saturday morning, affected the hospital’s Emergency and Accident Unit. Reports indicate that
The Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, is preparing to graduate its inaugural group of 67 PhD students during the 16th convocation ceremony. This announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwole Banjo, during a pre-convocation press briefing on
The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet, has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. Nse Sunday Umoh, the principal of Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep, in the Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. Concerns over irregularities in the feeding of boarding
As part of its 76th Foundation Day Anniversary, the University of Ibadan (UI) has launched the Wole Soyinka Institute to honour its distinguished alumnus, Nobel laureate Prof. Oluwole Akinwande Babatunde Soyinka, a globally celebrated author, humanist, and civil rights activist. The
The Federal University of Technology, Minna has announced a postponement of the resumption date for the 2024/2025 academic session. The university stated that academic activities are now scheduled to begin on Monday, 20th January 2025. This decision was taken to ensure a more conducive
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to tackle hunger and economic challenges in the country, warning that citizens are facing severe hardship. In a statement issued on Saturday by Abdulyekinn Odunayo, Clerk of the Senate
The National Examinations Council (NECO) announced on Saturday the accreditation of additional international schools as part of its efforts to expand its global reach. In a statement, NECO’s acting Director of Public Relations, Azeez Sanni, revealed that the newly accredited schools are located
For three memorable days, the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, celebrated the remarkable career of renowned academic and gender advocate, Prof Olabisi Idowu Aina, who retired at the age of 70 after nearly 40 years of exemplary service. Prof Aina’s profound contributions to
The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), an education initiative funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has disclosed that approximately 25% of primary schools in Kano State operate with only one teacher catering to all six primary grades. This
The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) is set to honour 519 students graduating with First-Class honours during its combined 34th and 35th convocation ceremonies. This announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, at a press briefing marking the
In light of persistent strikes affecting Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, Abba Michael, the head of the Institute of Commercial Management United Kingdom (ICM-UK) in Nigeria, has advocated for the adoption of online education as a solution. Michael called on Tunji Alausa, the newly
IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has released the names of 5,600 newly recruited primary school teachers and 80 caregivers. SUBEB Chairman, Dr Nureni Adeniran, who disclosed this in Ibadan on Wednesday, said the list was duly approved by
GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – The parents and guardians of the Zamfara students stranded in Cyprus have called for Gov. Dauda Lawal’s urgent intervention. The Chairman of the parent’s association, Ibrahim Tudu, made the appeal while addressing newsmen in Gusau on Wednesday.Tudu called on the