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NBTE head expresses concern about the state of technical education in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 12, 2024

Professor Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), has expressed concern about the state of technical colleges in Nigeria and urged the government to increase investment in TVET. Bugaje spoke during a workshop on strategies for implementing the

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Gombe Govt. partners UNICEF to address education deficit

Angel Ojonugwa September 11, 2024

GOMBE (Sundiata Scholar) – The Gombe State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a project aimed at tackling foundational literacy challenge and poor numeracy skills in primary schools. reports that the initiative is in response to

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Stakeholders advocate proper counselling to promote national unity

Angel Ojonugwa September 11, 2024

GOMBE (Sundiata Scholar) – Stakeholders in the education sector have advocated proper counselling of young Nigerians to promote national unity and integration. They made the call while speaking at the annual international conference of the Association of Professional Counsellors in

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ASUU decries victimisation of members in some universities

Angel Ojonugwa September 11, 2024

JOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has decried the victimisation of its members in some public universities. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, its chairperson, at a news conference on Tuesday in Jos, accused the Lagos State

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Rivers need 15,000 new teachers — NUT chair

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Rivers State Chapter, has expressed worry about the teacher shortage in schools across the state, claiming that at least 15,000 teachers are urgently needed. Dr Collins Echekpu, the State NUT Chairman, disclosed this in a conversation with journalists in Port

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Canada student enrolment reduces by 45%

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

Universities Canada has voiced concern about a major decline in international student enrolment due to the cap on student visas. Foreign students recently protested in Canada when authorities announced plans to deport them in line with a new immigration policy. The national cap, set in

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ASUU laments victimisation of members

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Jos Chapter, has expressed concern about the victimisation of its members at some of the country’s public universities. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, Chairperson of the union at the institution, stated this at a news conference in Jos on

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Abia government postpones school resumption date

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

The Abia State Government has delayed the resumption date for both public and private schools in the state for the 2024/2025 academic year. Mr Okey Kanu, Commissioner for Information, stated this during a press briefing on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting in

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KNSG postpones schools’ resumption date

Angel Ojonugwa September 10, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – Kano State Government has postponed the resumption date of both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano by Balarabe Kiru, Director, Public Enlightenment,

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Students’ union starts mentoring sessions for secondary students in Ilorin

Angel Ojonugwa September 10, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Ilorin Emirate Students Union has commenced career talks and mentoring sessions for senior secondary school students across 100 summer classes in its five local government areas. This is contained in a statement signed by the National President of the Union,

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Don advises governments on ensuring safer campuses

Angel Ojonugwa September 10, 2024

ILLORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – A Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, John Olorunmaiye, on Monday urged government at all levels to ensure safety on the nation’s campuses. Olorunmaiye, while speaking during the 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the

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FG excludes varsities, research grants from TSA

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 10, 2024

The federal government has mandated that third-party research grant funds for federal universities and research institutions be excluded from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). This was revealed in a letter sent by Chris Maiyaki, Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities

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NANS seeks review of student loan amid fuel price hike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 10, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Federal Government to increase the N20,000 stipend paid to student loan recipients by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to N40,000. NANS Senate President Akinteye Babatunde stated that this will allow students to adjust

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3 policemen detained over murder of Kwara Poly student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 10, 2024

Three police officers have been detained in connection with the alleged murder of Abdulqoyyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, an ND 2 Electronic Engineering student at the Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin. The late student was allegedly murdered by the arrested policemen last Wednesday in the GRA area of

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Education stakeholders call for collaboration to reduce private school costs

Angel Ojonugwa September 9, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Some education stakeholders have advocated for urgent collaboration and policies to help reduce operational costs for private schools due to economic inflation in the country.They made the plea in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos. Mr Yomi Otubela, National

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UNILORIN, Chinese varsity partner on academic collaborationAcademics

Angel Ojonugwa September 9, 2024

ILLORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Ilorin has entered into a partnership with the North-China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, Henan, China. According to the University of Ilorin Bulletin issued on Monday, the agreement was formalised through the

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Foundation enrolls 50 vulnerable children in primary school

Angel Ojonugwa September 9, 2024

GOMBE (Sundiata Scolar) – The Misilli Community Development Foundation says it has facilitated the enrollment of 50 poor and vulnerable children into primary school. Alhaji Isma’il Misilli, the founder of the foundation, disclosed this at the presentation of school bags and writing

Scholarships

Guinness Nigeria 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme for Young Nigerians

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 9, 2024

This scholarship reinforces Guinness Nigeria’s commitment to implementing transformative programs that promote youth development. The scholarship would cover full tuition for students currently enrolled in public Nigerian universities. Requirements for Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate

Fellowships

Dr. Fola Aina Foundation’s 2024 Fellowship Program for Young Nigerians

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 9, 2024

The Dr. Fola Aina Fellowship empowers young leaders in Nigeria to drive growth, enhance governance, and promote peace and security. This fellowship brings together seven young leaders for a comprehensive leadership program designed to improve skills and empower participants to lead in their

Scholarships

Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards for Nigerian Students 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 9, 2024

This is to alert the general public, particularly students in higher institutions, that the Government of Ekiti State has graciously approved the start of full digitalisation of bursary/scholarship awards for the 2024/2025 academic session, from undergraduate to postgraduate levels. In

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NBTE head expresses concern about the state of technical education in Nigeria

Gombe Govt. partners UNICEF to address education deficit

Stakeholders advocate proper counselling to promote national unity

ASUU decries victimisation of members in some universities

Rivers need 15,000 new teachers — NUT chair

Canada student enrolment reduces by 45%

ASUU laments victimisation of members

Abia government postpones school resumption date

KNSG postpones schools’ resumption date

Students’ union starts mentoring sessions for secondary students in Ilorin

Don advises governments on ensuring safer campuses

FG excludes varsities, research grants from TSA

NANS seeks review of student loan amid fuel price hike

3 policemen detained over murder of Kwara Poly student

Education stakeholders call for collaboration to reduce private school costs

UNILORIN, Chinese varsity partner on academic collaborationAcademics

Foundation enrolls 50 vulnerable children in primary school

Guinness Nigeria 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme for Young Nigerians

Dr. Fola Aina Foundation’s 2024 Fellowship Program for Young Nigerians

Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards for Nigerian Students 2024/2025

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