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FG dissolves Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity governing council

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has ordered the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, over “grave breaches of the laws governing the university’’. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa gave the order in a statement

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Obasanjo urges completion of national library headquarters

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the completion of the National Library of Nigeria’s headquarters. Obasanjo made this call at the 60th anniversary celebration and ‘Lit for Life Africa Festival’ of the National Library of Nigeria (NLN) in Abuja on Wednesday. He stated that completing the […]

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pro-chancellor varsity of health sciences

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has announced the sack of Mr Ohieku Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State, The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the announcement in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, by Folashade Boriowo […]

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UNIBEN VC inaugurates ultra-modern recreation centre for students

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Lilian Salami, Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday inaugurated a multi-million naira ultra-modern students recreation centre at the Ugbowo campus of the institution. reports that the edifice was donated by the University of Benin Alumni Association of North America (UBAANA). The vice-chancellor said the new recreation centre, the first of

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WAEC bans 13 schools in Kogi for examination malpractices

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Sholar) – The West African Examination Counci (WAEC) has banned 13 schools in Kogi for various degrees of examination malpractices in the 2023/2024 examinations. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr. Wemi Jones, made the disclosure during a meeting with some principals and supervisors who were indicted by WAEC for the examination malpractices.

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FG urges tertiary institutions to focus on practical research

Angel Ojonugwa November 20, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has emphasised the need for tertiary institutions and research institutes to focus on practical teachings, research, and innovations to address Nigeria’s developmental challenges. This call was made by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, at the TETFund National Exhibition Fair in Abuja on Monday. Alausa

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I’ve defrayed 95% of N1.2bn debts I inherited–Outgoing NTI D-G

Angel Ojonugwa November 20, 2024

KADUNA ( Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Musa Garba-Maitafsir, outgoing Director-General of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, said he has defrayed over 95 per cent of the N1.2billion debts he inherited over three years ago. reports that he spoke on Monday in Kaduna while handing over the helm of affairs to the new director-general, Prof. […]

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Tinubu urges unions to partner with govt on funding blueprint for university system

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Ibadan urged unions in the universities to partner with government to develop a funding blueprint for the country’s university system. Tinubu said this while speaking at the 76th Founder’s Day and Convocation ceremonies of the University of Ibadan (UI). He said such a blueprint should […]

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NTI gets approval to award degree, says outgoing D-G

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) has been given the permission to award a degree of Education in Distance Learning, according to its outgoing Director-General, Prof. Musa Garba-Maitafsir. reports that he spoke on Monday in Kaduna when he handed over to his successor, Prof. Sa’adiyya Sani-Daura. Garba-Maitafsir said she was coming at

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Technical, vocational training now 80% practical- Alausa

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced a restructuring of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system to ensure that 80 per cent of the curriculum focuses on practical work. Alausa made the statement in Abuja on Sunday during a press conference to announce the Maiden Edition […]

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How Nigeria can harness policy on adolescent health- Stakeholders

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – Stakeholders in adolescent health have called for robust partnership and collaboration to harness Nigeria’s policy on adolescents and youths health to secure the nation’s future. They made the call at the Stakeholders Forum on Adolescent and Youth Health Policy in Nigeria on Sunday. reports that the University of Ibadan (UI) Research […]

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Kebbi to emulate Indonesian model to transform Almajiri system

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

BIRNIN KEBBI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Kebbi Government has stepped-up efforts to transform its Almajiri system of education by emulating the Indonesian model, Alhaji Sani Aliyu, Commissioner for Religious Affairs, has disclosed. The commissioner, who made this known on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Birnin Kebbi, said a government’s […]

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Technical, vocational education critical to tackling challenges – Tinubu

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

AUCHI – EDO (Sundiata Scholar) – President Bola Tinubu says technical and vocational education are critical to addressing and solving challenges in the country. Tinubu made the call at the 26th and 29th combined convocation ceremony of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo on Saturday. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Regional Development, Chief Abubakar Momoh,

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Ododo approves N8bn infrastructural projects for new Kogi varsity

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has approved the disbursement of N8 billion for several infrastructural projects at the newly established Kogi State University, Kabba (KOSUK). Mr Wemi Jones, the state’s Commissioner for Education, disclosed this in an interview on Saturday in Lokoja. Jones said the approved fund would cover the construction […]

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16,614 candidates write TRCN Professional qualifying exams

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – No fewer than 16,614 candidates have participated in the Batch ‘B’ Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) across the country. The Acting Registrar of TRCN, Dr Stella Nwokeocha, who disclosed this while monitoring the examination in one of the centres in Abuja on Saturday,

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Quality education best inheritance for children – Cleric advises parents

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

MAKURDI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Wilfred Anagbe, has advised parents to give their children quality education to secure their future. Anagbe gave the advice during the celebration of his 30th priestly and 10th episcopal anniversaries on Friday in Makurdi. The bishop said that education was the most helpful gift that […]

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Gov. Ododo approves N316m as bursary award to 8750 Kogi students

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar)- Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has approved the sum of N316 million for disbursement as Bursary to 8,750 undergraduate students of the state who have been successfully cleared. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr Wemi Jones, disclosed at a news conference on Friday in Lokoja. Jones said that out of over 40,000 […]

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Kano awards scholarship to 50 indigent students to study in Egypt

Angel Ojonugwa November 17, 2024

KANO Kano State Government says it has secured admission for 50 students and awarded them scholarships to study at AZHAR University in Cairo, Egypt, to boost Arabic and Islamic education in the state. The Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Doguwa, stated this at a one-day stakeholders sensitization and interactive meeting organized by the National Board […]

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National library preserves 5 million titles for posterity

Angel Ojonugwa November 17, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Library of Nigeria has preserved more than 5 million titles in 13 million volumes of intellectual resources across the country. This was disclosed by the National Librarian, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, to mark the library’s 60th anniversary. Anunobi highlighted the library’s achievements, […]

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6 UI master’s degree graduands score 7.0 perfect grade

Angel Ojonugwa November 17, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – No fewer than six graduands, who scored perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 7.0 at Master’s degree level, were awarded their certificates at the 76th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Ibadan on Friday. The six were among the 2,450 graduands from different disciplines that received their Master’s degree certificates