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AGF Fagbemi warns beneficiaries against abusing NELFund

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 19, 2024

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has warned against the misuse of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), a significant project of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration that has disbursed loans totalling N84.2 billion.

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UNILORIN sets benchmark for inclusive education with new centre for students with special needs

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 19, 2024

In a major step toward inclusivity and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the University of Ilorin has established a Centre for Students with Special Needs, an initiative designed to create a more accessible learning environment for all, including persons with disabilities.

Tertiary institutions

VC wants FG support private varsities for human capital development

Angel Ojonugwa October 18, 2024

SANGO OTA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Vice-Chancellor of Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun, Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran, has appealed to the Federal Government to support private universities for enhanced development of human capital. Ojediran made the appeal at a news conference on

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Out-of-school: Commission solicits CAN’s support to eradicate menace

Angel Ojonugwa October 18, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE), has solicited the support of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) in eradicating the menace of out-of-school children. Its Executive Secretary, Alhaji Muhammed Idris,

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Certification, licencing, major ingredients for teaching profession – TRCN

Angel Ojonugwa October 18, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Kaduna State Coordinator of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) , Esther Ayuba, says certification and licencing are the major ingredients for the teaching profession. Speaking to newsmen at the sideline of a two-day 2024 online conference

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NAPPS raises alarm over children’s withdrawal from private schoolsSchools

Angel Ojonugwa October 18, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has raised the alarm over the rate at which private schools are closing down due to the country’s present economic situation. Consequently, the association has called for urgent government

Tertiary institutions

256 bag first class, as 12,042 graduate from Unilorin Monday

Angel Ojonugwa October 18, 2024

ILLORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – A total number of 12,042 students in the 2022/2023 academic session of University of Ilorin will be declared graduates during the institution’s convocation ceremonies holding this week. reports that activities for the ceremonies began on Friday and will end

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Angry students set provost’s residence on fire over alleged N23 million extortion

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 18, 2024

Students at the College of Health Sciences and Technology in Jega, Kebbi State, set fire to Provost Haruna Saidu-Sauwa’s apartment on Thursday in response to charges of extortion involving N23 million in tuition. During the unrest, the students vandalised the provost’s vehicle. The

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UBA Foundation 2024 National Essay Competition for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 18, 2024

The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and

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Sahara Group 2025 Graduate Management Trainee Program for Nigerian Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 18, 2024

The Sahara Group Graduate Management Trainee Program identifies and trains future leaders to drive the company’s business growth objectives. The Sahara Group GMT Program is designed to help recent graduates and young professionals advance their careers and fulfil their aspirations to

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US Government 2025 TechGirls Summer Exchange Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 18, 2024

TechGirls is a summer exchange program based in the United States that aims to empower and support young women (ages 15-17) from the United States and selected countries around the world in pursuing higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through

Scholarships

University of Ottawa 2025 Undergraduate Scholarships for African Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 18, 2024

The University of Ottawa is excited to announce the launch of the Entrance & Excellence Scholarships, a ground-breaking initiative designed to assist African students in pursuing higher education options in Canada. This program provides qualifying individuals with a four-year scholarship,

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Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) Honey Treat Trade Academy (HTA) 2024 Construction Training Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 18, 2024

The Honeytreat Trade Academy (HTA) is partnering with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to provide free construction training for artisans. Honeytreat Trade Academy (HTA) is a private indigenous institute that focuses on empowering individuals to acquire skills in the construction

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LSETF/USADF 2024 Autogig Certified Foundation Training (ACFT) For Young Nigerians

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 18, 2024

The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund in partnership with USADF is organizing a free training in Autogig Certified Foundation Training (ACFT) For Young Nigerians and applications are being welcomed from qualified applicants. Ignite your future in Automotive Engineering. Join the 3-month

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NLN takes readership campaign to unreached

Angel Ojonugwa October 17, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) in Lagos has organised a readership promotion campaign on expanding reading activities beyond the accessible, to capture the unreached. Mrs Chinwe Anunobi, National Librarian, during her remarks at the 2024 edition of the

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FG promises investment in technical training of teachersTraining

Angel Ojonugwa October 17, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) -The Federal Government has promised to invest in the technical training of teachers towards creating a sustainable technical education ecosystem. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this at the Annual Sensitisation Meeting of Stakeholders of

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FULAFIA Post-UTME and Direct Entry Screening Form 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 17, 2024

The Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) is now taking applications for the 2024/2025 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screenings. Eligible candidates must have at least five O’Level credits and a minimum UTME score of 170. To apply, first create an account, pay a fee of ₦2,000, and fill out

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Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK) releases admission list for 2024/2025 session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 17, 2024

The list of candidates admitted to Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto (UDUSOK) has been made public. This announcement causes great excitement because it is the beginning of the academic journey for new students. Prospective students can now confirm if they have been provisionally admitted

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Unilorin partners 21 organisations on skills acquisition

Angel Ojonugwa October 17, 2024

ILLORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara, has partnered 21 organisations to launch and expand skills acquisition programme for the students of the institution. Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the institution, made this known on

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Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) releases admission list for 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 17, 2024

The list of students who have been given provisional admission to the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is now out, which has sparked enthusiasm among many applicants. If you applied to AFIT Kaduna for the academic year 2024/2025, you can check if your name is on the list of admitted