Year: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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