Year: 2024
KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – No fewer than 3,700 students from Senior Secondary (SS) classes two and three, on Wednesday began writing the National Senior Secondary Education Commission’s (NSSEC) Monitoring of Learners Achievement (MLA) examination in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary (ES)
CALABAR (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Florence Obi, the Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar (UniCal), has commenced activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the university. The theme of the celebration is: “50 Years of Impactful Knowledge and Service to Humanity”Obi said at a press
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has ordered the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, over “grave breaches of the laws governing the university’’. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa gave the order in a statement
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the completion of the National Library of Nigeria’s headquarters. Obasanjo made this call at the 60th anniversary celebration and ‘Lit for Life Africa Festival’ of the National
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has announced the sack of Mr Ohieku Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State, The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the announcement in a
The Federal University of Gusau (FUGUS), Zamfara State, has distanced itself from claims made by Bernard Odoh, the recently dismissed Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), regarding his professorship. Odoh’s tenure was terminated following allegations surrounding his
Applications are now open for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) in Imaging 2025, offering students from around the globe the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in imaging sciences while experiencing Europe’s academic excellence. This prestigious Master’s programme, funded
The Digital Skills Empowerment Programme (DiSEP) is a strategic initiative to identify and nurture digitally skilled individuals, equipping them with essential training and development to support Stanbic IBTC Group’s digital transformation efforts. This programme also addresses the shortage of
BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Lilian Salami, Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday inaugurated a multi-million naira ultra-modern students recreation centre at the Ugbowo campus of the institution. reports that the edifice was donated by the University of Benin Alumni Association of North
LOKOJA (Sundiata Sholar) – The West African Examination Counci (WAEC) has banned 13 schools in Kogi for various degrees of examination malpractices in the 2023/2024 examinations. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr. Wemi Jones, made the disclosure during a meeting with some
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the release of N713 million for the 2024 bursary award aimed at supporting students of Delta State origin studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday in Asaba, the Executive Secretary
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, announced the creation of a N50 million endowment fund dedicated to the overall best female student at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) yesterday. The announcement coincided with the conferment of a Fellowship Award to her during the college’s 36th
The Federal Government has reinstated Professor Joseph Ikechebelu as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK). This announcement was made by Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education. According to Sani-Gwarzo, the reinstatement
The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), formerly known as Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), has commenced the sale of Postgraduate Admission Forms for the 2024/2025 academic session. This opportunity is available for candidates aspiring to enrol in Postgraduate Diploma,
The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has announced the commencement of its supplementary admission process for the 2024/2025 academic session. T his opportunity is available to suitable candidates who chose ESUT as their first or preferred institution in the 2024 UTME but
The Federal Capital Territory College of Education, Zuba, has announced its 3rd combined convocation ceremony, set to honour more than 1,000 graduates. Speaking during a pre-convocation press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the Provost, Dr Sule Mundi, revealed that the graduates would receive
A clash between students from two secondary schools in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has reportedly left multiple students injured. The altercation, which occurred on Monday around 11:00 a.m., resulted in more than ten students sustaining injuries. According to an eyewitness, the incident
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has directed the closure of schools in the Nnewi zone for one week to prevent potential unrest during the burial of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. This decision follows an attack by gunmen in Nnewi on Wednesday evening, which resulted in several
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has blacklisted 13 schools and 14 supervisors in Kogi State for their alleged involvement in examination malpractices. This development was disclosed by the Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, during a meeting in Lokoja with
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced the dismissal of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State, Ohieku Salami. The decision was attributed to conduct “unbecoming of his office” and violations