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Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2025 Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 4, 2024

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship brings together a select group of emerging entrepreneurs, equipping them with essential resources and expert guidance to develop solutions addressing critical global issues. The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI University) is an

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FCE Yola marks 50th anniversary, boasts of 40,000 graduates

Angel Ojonugwa November 4, 2024

YOLA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola, Adamawa, on Saturday marked its 50th anniversary and boasted that it had produced 40,000 teachers. Mr Shared Johnson, Chairman of its Governing Council, in a speech at the ceremony, said that the graduants were “all

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NGO organises ‘art therapy’ for children with special needs, others in Kaduna

Angel Ojonugwa November 4, 2024

ZARIA (Sundiata Scholar) – Kaduna stateAn NGO, Friends Advocacy for Mental Health Initiative (FAM), has organised a two-day ‘art therapy’ for 60 children amongst which 15 are of special needs in Zaria, Kaduna State. Speaking at the event titled “The Art Xplosion 3.0” in Zaria, the

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ABU urges FG to expand NINLAN to 6 geopolitical zones

Angel Ojonugwa November 3, 2024

ZARIA (Sundiata Scholar) – Kaduna State Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has appealed to the Federal Government to expand the National Institute of Nigerian Languages (NINLAN) to reflect the clusters of Nigerian languages in six geopolitical zones to foster national unity. The

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UK charity seeks education, protection for minors

Angel Ojonugwa November 3, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The UK charity, Ibironke Adeagbo Foundation (IA-F) has urged governments at all levels in Nigeria to prioritise security and education of the minors in the country. The Founder of IA-Foundation, Mrs Ibironke Adeagbo, made the appeal in statement on Sunday in

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Court sentences man to 6 months for attempting to impersonate daughter in UTME exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 3, 2024

An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2 has sentenced Jide Josiah Jisos, who falsely claimed to be a “Professor,” to six months in prison for impersonation during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Jisos was apprehended by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation

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Education Ministry Declares Appointment of Odoh as Nnamdi Azikiwe University VC Invalid

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 3, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Education has declared the recent appointment of Bernard Odoh as Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, null and void. The announcement follows the Governing Council’s decision on October 29, 2024, to appoint Odoh as the institution’s 7th

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15,139 Graduates Receive NCE as FCE Yola Celebrates 15th Combined Convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 3, 2024

On Saturday, a total of 15,139 students were awarded the National Certificate in Education (NCE) during the 15th combined convocation ceremony at the Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola. This event coincided with the college’s 50th anniversary celebration and the commencement of the

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Adamawa to establish 32 new secondary schools through education expansion initiative

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 3, 2024

Adamawa State is set to establish 32 new secondary schools as part of an education expansion initiative aimed at increasing access to quality schooling. The new schools will include 16 junior and 16 senior secondary schools, distributed across the state’s 21 local government areas. The program,

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Muslim Alumni Urge Aiyedatiwa to Upgrade School Infrastructure

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 3, 2024

The Ansar-ud-Deen Comprehensive High School Old Students Association has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to improve the infrastructure and learning facilities at their alma mater. The association highlighted that it has been funding ad hoc staff due to a shortage of teachers in essential

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NASU/SSANU receives only one month out of four-month withheld salaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 3, 2024

The Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) received only one month’s salary out of the four months withheld during previous industrial actions, contrary to the Federal Government’s announcement that all outstanding salaries had

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AE-FUNAI admission list now on JAMB CAPS, 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 2, 2024

The admission list for the 2024/2025 academic session at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) has been released. Candidates who took part in the 2024/2025 Admission Screening Exercise can now check if they have been offered provisional admission. The list of admitted students

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LASU Sandwich Programme Entrance Exam/Screening for 2024 Modular Year

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 2, 2024

The Directorate of the Sandwich Degree Programme at Lagos State University (LASU) has scheduled the first batch of Entrance Examination and Screening for the 2024 modular year. This examination is a critical step in the admissions process, and all prospective candidates are encouraged to

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Federal Polytechnic Bauchi releases 2024/2025 admission lists

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 2, 2024

The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi (BAUCHIPOLY) has released the admission list for the 2024/2025 academic session. All candidates who took part in the 2024/2025 Admission Screening Exercise are advised to check if their names appear on the provisional list of successful candidates. How to Check

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ABU Zaria announces an opening for the post of Vice-Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 2, 2024

The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, announces that the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University will soon be vacant and hereby invites interested, qualified, and distinguished academics with experience in university teaching and administration of not less than fifteen

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Gov. Soludo commends FG for establishing schools protection squad

Angel Ojonugwa November 1, 2024

AKWA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has commended the Federal Government for establishing Schools Protection Squad (SPS), to ensure safety of students and teachers in schools across the state. Soludo, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim, gave the

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UMYU Releases Post UTME Result for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 1, 2024

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) has officially published the post-UTME results for the 2024/2025 academic session. This announcement is crucial for candidates who participated in the UMYU post-UTME screening exercise administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

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Federal Polytechnic Ilaro (ILAROPOLY) HND Entrance Examination

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 1, 2024

The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro (ILAROPOLY) has officially announced the schedule for the Higher National Diploma (HND) full-time entrance examinations for the 2024/2025 academic year. This notice pertains to all candidates seeking admission into the full-time HND programs. Entrance Examination

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Don seeks more funding for research institutes, policies to protect

Angel Ojonugwa November 1, 2024

OKITIPUPA (Sundiata Scholar) – A don, Prof. David Aworinde, has appealed to the Federal Government to put more funds in research institutes for further research in plants to make new discoveries and generate more revenue for government. Aworinde, a professor of Botany, made the appeal

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Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic (IMAP) Admission List for 2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 1, 2024

Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, previously known as Nasarawa State Polytechnic, located in Lafia, has officially released the admission list for the 2024/2025 academic year. Candidates who applied for the National Diploma (ND) programs can now check their admission status. Steps to Verify