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Top 10 medical universities in the world

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

In the realm of medical education, certain universities have consistently set the benchmark for excellence. Join us as we explore a curated list of the world’s top 10 medical universities, renowned for their cutting-edge research, distinguished faculty, and transformative impact on global

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Presidency seeks participation of 36 states for school feeding programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

On Thursday, the Presidency urged the 36 states of the Federation to participate in the execution of the school feeding initiative. Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, Senior Special Assistant to the President of the School Feeding Programme, made the request during his presentation at a two-day training

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NUC acredits 5 programmes at Salem University Lokoja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five additional academic programmes at Salem University Lokoja in Kogi. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, the vice-chancellor, stated this to press in Lokoja on Friday. He stated that the approval was communicated to the school via a letter dated June

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JAMB Releases 2024 UTME Supplementary Results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued the results of candidates who took the supplementary Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held on Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. The supplementary examination was held for 28,835 applicants who were

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UNIOSUN awards research grants to 8 final-year students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

On Thursday, Osun State University (UNIOSUN) management awarded research support grants to eight final-year students. The grant was based on the school’s dedication to cultivating a strong research culture and prioritising problem-solving innovation. During the presentation of the cash to

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UNICEF launches new child education project in the northeast to address out-of-school children crisis

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has labelled Nigeria’s education sector as crisis-ridden, with figures skewed against the country across all education development indicators. According to UNICEF, the crisis is marked by a large number of out-of-school children, low

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ASUU insists on strike despite recent meeting

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

Less than 24 hours after the federal government opened fresh discussions with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent a potential strike in the university sector, lecturers have revived their threat to embark on a nationwide strike. Yesterday, many union chapters at federal

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UNIAbuja appoints 41-year-old female as acting VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

The Senate of the University of Abuja has selected Aisha Maikudi, the institution’s youngest professor of Law, as interim vice-chancellor. Maikudi, a professor of International Law, is the institution’s current Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academics. Her appointment followed her

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ASUU urges FG to remove universities from IPPIS, fulfill other agreements

Angel Ojonugwa June 27, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has urged the Federal Government to fulfill its promise to remove its members from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). Dr Joshua Silas, the Chairman of ASUU, Federal University,

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Lagos inducts 1,000 new teachers

Angel Ojonugwa June 27, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Lagos State Teachers Service Commission (TESCOM) on Tuesday began a four-day induction programme for 1, 000 newly-recruited teachers in the state. The reports that the event had the theme: “ Empowering Educators for Outstanding Learners Performances”.The

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TRCN inducts 955 teachers in Jos

Angel Ojonugwa June 27, 2024

JOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), on Monday inducted 955 graduands of the Faculty of Education, University of Jos, as professional teachers.Administering the oath on the graduands, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, the Registrar of TRCN, congratulated the

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Rotary Club spends $7,000 to renovate Lagos primary school toilets

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 27, 2024

The Rotary Club of Onigbongbo spent $7,000 (about N10.5 million) to renovate the toilets at Oshodi Model Primary School in Lagos State. It also constructed a water system for it. Inaugurating the facility last Friday, the club’s outgoing President, Razaq Babatunde Salau, stated that while

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Abia Secondary School Alumni Association alleges sexual misconduct takes place on school grounds

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 27, 2024

The Ibeku High School Old Boys Association claims that morale has declined at their former school. They stated this at their meeting in Umuahia, Abia State, alleging that certain students from the school were spotted congregating within a hideout on school grounds to indulge in

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FG, ASUU reach agreement to avert strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 27, 2024

After a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) agreed to resolve all contentions to avoid a strike. The parties also agreed to begin a communication process to prevent the union’s planned industrial actions. At around 4:30

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Proprietor in court for allegedly embezzling NECO fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

Segun Oyedepo, 67, the owner of Fedeco International College in Ibadan, was charged on Wednesday in a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan with allegedly embezzling funds intended for the National Examinations Council, NECO, for pupils. Oyedepo, who has pleaded not guilty, faces

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NBTE and HYPERTECH sign MoU to train Almajiri, Out-of-school children in skills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

The National Board for Technical Education and Hypertech Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train Almajiri and other out-of-school children in the north on skills for national development. Prof. Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary of NBTE, stated shortly after the signing

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6 students drown in Kaduna river after BECE

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

Six students from Government Secondary School Fadan Chawai in Ribang (Mbang) village, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, drowned while returning from a Junior WAEC exam on Tuesday. The victims were identified as Manasseh Monday (16 years), Musa John (16 years), Pius David (15

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Sanwo-Olu celebrates 59th birthday with 200 students with disabilities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, marked his 59th birthday on Tuesday with a church Thanksgiving ceremony in the Chapel of the Lagos House in Marina. In the same vein, the Governor hosted a luncheon for nearly 200 students with disabilities from various schools throughout the state.

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Oyo opens portal to recruit 7,000 teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

On Tuesday, the Oyo State government opened a portal to hire 7,000 teachers for the state’s public primary schools. The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Nureni Adeniran, told reporters that the employment portal would go live at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Adeniran

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Oando Foundation collaborates with Plateau SUBEB to promote early childhood education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

The Oando Foundation announced that it has partnered with the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to promote the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) programme in ten schools across the state. This strategic intervention tackles important gaps in early childhood