2024 - Sundiata Scholar

Tertiary institutions

Kaduna COEASU lauds Sani for disbursing N45m for accreditation

Angel Ojonugwa October 10, 2024

KAFANCHAN Kaduna (Sundiata Scholar) – The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) Gidan Waya, Kaduna State chapter, has commended Gov. Uba Sani for approving and disbursing N45million for the accreditation of NCE and B-ed programmes in the school. This is contained in a

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Abia Assembly criticises private schools for forcing parents to purchase customised textbooks

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

The Abia State House of Assembly has passed a resolution directing its Education Committee to summon the Commissioner for Basic Education, ASUBEB leadership, and other relevant officials for discussions regarding the widespread practice of selling and using customized textbooks and exercise

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UniCal suspends HOD for ‘alteration’ of exam results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended one of its lecturers, Joseph Akpan, for alleged misbehaviour. Prof. Florence Obi, the institution’s Vice-Chancellor (VC), disclosed the information on Wednesday in Calabar. She claimed that the suspended lecturer altered 235

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Ondo student reportedly stabbed to death

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

A Senior Secondary School student from Akoko Anglican Grammar School, identified as Habib Salau, has reportedly been fatally stabbed. According to reports, Habib was allegedly stabbed by a female student named Sandra following an altercation. The two students were said to have engaged in a

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Covenant emerges Nigeria’s best university for 2024 (FULL LIST)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

Covenant University has once again claimed the top position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2024. This ranking, which measures universities across various performance metrics, placed the institution in Ota ahead of other prestigious Nigerian universities, reinforcing

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Ojaja University VC calls for the inclusion of private universities in TETFund beneficiary scheme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

Professor Jeleel Olasunkami Ojuade, Vice Chancellor of Ojaja University, Eyenkorin, Kwara, has called for private universities in Nigeria to be included as Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) beneficiaries. During a press briefing ahead of the maiden and combined convocation of Ojaja

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First Lady Donates 50,000 Exercise Books to Kaduna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 10, 2024

The Kaduna State Government has begun distributing 50,000 exercise books to primary schools, which were presented by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the President, through Hajia Hafsat Uba Sani, wife of Kaduna State’s Executive Governor. Prof Sani Bello, Commissioner of Education, hailed

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Qatar University welcomes scholarship applications from international students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 9, 2024

Qatar University has announced the opening of applications for its scholarship program, which is aimed at international students seeking undergraduate degrees. This program provides a comprehensive financial package to help students along their academic journey. The Qatar University Scholarship

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Oyebanji splashes N47.8 million gift on best teachers, condemns exam malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 9, 2024

On Saturday, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State, awarded 47.8 million naira in gifts to teachers who won awards in various categories at this year’s Teachers’ Day celebrations in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. In a harsh tone, the Governor also emphasised his

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Senate approves establishment of a University of Applied Sciences in Kaduna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 9, 2024

The Senate approved a bill to construct a Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State. This came after the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND’s report on university establishments was adopted in plenary session on Tuesday. Senator Mohammed Muntari, the

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Redeemer’s University launches microfinance bank

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 9, 2024

On Tuesday, The Redeemer’s University in Ede, Osun, inaugurated its microfinance bank, RUN Microfinance Bank Ltd. The bank is located on the university’s campus. At the inauguration, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shadrach Akindele, stated that the bank was

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NAF officer receives the coveted best student award at British military college

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 8, 2024

Flying Officer David Sangokoya of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been awarded the International Cadet Sword of Honour by the Royal Air Force College Cranwell in the United Kingdom. He got the award for outstanding performance as the top international student and overall best performer in the

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84 lecturers died in three months over unpaid salaries — ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 8, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reported the deaths of 84 of its members between May and August 2024, attributing these losses to economic hardship and unpaid salaries. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made this revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s

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FCT primary schoolteachers suspend 20-day strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 8, 2024

After 20 days, primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory called off their indefinite strike. This followed an agreement between the Nigeria Union of Teachers and the FCT Administration to pay the remaining 60% of the 25-month arrears owed to teachers. Abdullahi Kafas,