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6,700 people jostle for 380 teaching positions in Enugu

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

No less than 6,700 people arecurrently vying for 380 teaching positions at various secondary schools in Enugu State. The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent who monitored the examination on Saturday in several of the approved examination venues reported that a high number of applicants showed

Edu News

300-level female student of ATBU found dead in bathroom

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

Naja’atu Salisu, a 300-level computer science student at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, was discovered unconscious after falling in the bathroom on Friday morning. According to sources, Naja’atu went to the bathroom in the female hostel on the

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2 fake lecturers arrested in BUK

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

Security personnel at Bayero University in Kano have detained two people for posing as lecturers and selling books to naïve fresh students. This was said in a statement by Bala Abdullahi, Publication Secretary, Special Bulletin, on behalf of the university’s Registrar, which was

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FCE Katsina to start degree programmes in 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The Federal College of Education (FCE) in Katsina has announced plans to start running degree programs in 2025, following the federal government’s approval for institutions of education to run dual degree programs. The provost of the college, Dr. Aliyu Idris Funtua, who made the above

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Reps push for removal of universities from Band A electricity tariff, give reasons why

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The House of Representatives has stated why it is attempting to remove federal universities from the Band A electricity tariff plan in order to reduce their high electricity bills. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, made the revelation on

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FUNAAB deputy vice chancellor warns against violent protests

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Kolowole Adebayo, has warned Nigerians to avoid destroying infrastructure while expressing their frustrations to the federal government. Adebayo argued that when lives, government

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Nigerian government denies reducing foreign scholars’ allowances

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The Federal Government denies that it intends to reduce scholarship students’ allowances, as previously reported in the media. Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, made this statement during a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in

Tertiary institutions

KASU lecturers threaten 2-week warning strike over welfare concerns

Angel Ojonugwa July 26, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) Branch, has resolved to embark on a two weeks warning strike over unresolved issues bothering on welfare. The union stated this in a notification letter addressed to the

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Call For Applications: ECOWAS 2024 Cybersecurity Hackathon

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

We are excited to announce the ECOWAS Cybersecurity Hackathon, a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition organised by ECOWAS and host Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency

Scholarships

2024 Nile University of Nigeria Scholarship For Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

Nile University of Nigeria Scholarship: Are you looking for a fully funded scholarship at a private university? The Nile University of Nigeria is accepting undergraduate applications for her 2024 scholarship program. Benefits of Nile University of Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarships

Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) 2024 Scholarship Program for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

UNS Scholarship is available for all programs (specifically for programs in the Faculty of Medicine or Medical Sciences, the quota is limited). Students are solely responsible for all other fees and expenditures, including accommodation, airfare, visa and immigration fees, food, transportation,

Tertiary institutions

Ondo Varsity allay fears of parents, students, assures of adequate

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

AKURE (Sundiata Scholar) – Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko (AAUA) in Ondo State, has assured students of the institution and their parents of adequate security in the school environment and its host community. The Head, Information, Protocol and Public Relations of the

Tertiary institutions

Nigerian University, Polytechnic, College Of Education Student Groups Announce Indefinite Protest

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

THE (Sundiata Scholar) – unions affirmed that the development has led to poor socioeconomic welfare for students, a loss of interest in academic activities and fall in grades, increase in crimes and criminality, and increase in violence on campuses and their environs. The National

JAMB News

Regular leadership, administrative training key to good governance – NGO

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Honey Olawale, Director of Global Skills Hub, UK, an NGO, has called for regular leadership and administrative training of employees, saying it will bring good governance in the country.Olawale spoke at an Executive Leadership Training and Award organised by the

Tertiary institutions

Association tasks Niger Govt. on maintenance of infrastructure in schools

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

MINNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Old Boys Association of Government Secondary School Kontagora (GOSSKOBA), Class of 1984, has called on the Niger Government to ensure the periodic maintenance of infrastructure in schools. Alhaji Aliyu Ahmed, former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of

JAMB News

German envoy harps on transition to renewable energy

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Weert Borner, Consulate-General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria, has reiterated his country’s commitment to partnering with Nigeria and supporting renewable energy transition.Borner gave the assurance at a seminar series of the Department of

Edu News

Greensprings students emerge as overall best in Cambridge exams

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

Two Greensprings alumni, Oluwatobi Somorin and David Ekenta-Ifeanyi, were recently awarded at the British Council’s yearly Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, which recognise top-performing students and innovative schools. In the 2023 International General Certificate of Secondary

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Pastor remanded for defiling 14-year-old girl and inducing 3 abortions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

A 14-year-old secondary school student revealed to an Akure Magistrates’ Family Court in Ondo state how she aborted her school principal and pastor, Adetunji Obatayo, 55, three times. In her testimony before the court, the victim stated that the principal had sexual

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33 Nigerian students receive $2.92 million in scholarships from US universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

At least 33 Nigerian students have been awarded full scholarships totalling $2.92 million to attend American universities and colleges during the 2024/2025 academic year. The scholarships were awarded through the Opportunity Funds Programme of the United States Consulate General in Lagos.

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Bauchi University starts online screening for 2024 admissions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

Sa’adu Zungur University, Gadau, formerly known as Bauchi State University, has issued a notice for online screening to all prospective candidates for 2024/2025 admission, particularly those who chose the University as their first choice. According to a statement from the University

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6,700 people jostle for 380 teaching positions in Enugu

300-level female student of ATBU found dead in bathroom

2 fake lecturers arrested in BUK

FCE Katsina to start degree programmes in 2025

Reps push for removal of universities from Band A electricity tariff, give reasons why

FUNAAB deputy vice chancellor warns against violent protests

Nigerian government denies reducing foreign scholars’ allowances

KASU lecturers threaten 2-week warning strike over welfare concerns

Call For Applications: ECOWAS 2024 Cybersecurity Hackathon

2024 Nile University of Nigeria Scholarship For Nigerian Students

Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) 2024 Scholarship Program for International Students

Ondo Varsity allay fears of parents, students, assures of adequate

Nigerian University, Polytechnic, College Of Education Student Groups Announce Indefinite Protest

Regular leadership, administrative training key to good governance – NGO

Association tasks Niger Govt. on maintenance of infrastructure in schools

German envoy harps on transition to renewable energy

Greensprings students emerge as overall best in Cambridge exams

Pastor remanded for defiling 14-year-old girl and inducing 3 abortions

33 Nigerian students receive $2.92 million in scholarships from US universities

Bauchi University starts online screening for 2024 admissions

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