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IGCD: NGO organises mentorship session for 50 school girls in Kaduna

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – In commemoration of the International Girl-Child Day 2024, the Partnership for Learning for all in Nigeria (PLAN), has urged the government and parents to take issues related to the girl-child seriously. Its Team Lead in Kaduna, Mrs Diane Agabi, made the call

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EBSU bans post-examination celebration by final year students

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

ABAKALIKI (Sundiata Scholar ) – The Management of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has announced the ban on post-examination celebration in and around the university’s campuses especially by the final year students of the institution. The ban is contained in a statement signed by the institution’s Registrar, Mr Jeremiah Nwamgbo in Abakaliki. ”The management has

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UNN VC applauds ASUU over acquisition of 347 plots of land

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

ENUGU (Sundiata Scholar) – The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Polycarp Chigbu, has applauded the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNN chapter on their acquisition of 347 plots of land. reports that the plots of land were officially handed over to ASUU by Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State […]

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Foundation trains 60 girl-students on STEM in Southern Kaduna

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – An NGO, Education and Empowerment Centre for Women (EECW) has organised a Science, Technoohy, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshop for 60 female Secondary School students in Southern Kaduna State. reports that this was in the bid to equip the girl-child to learning especially in Science and Technology, STEM is an interdisciplinary

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Oba of Benin congratulates UNIBEN’s new VC

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has congratulated Prof. Edoba Bright Omoregie, SAN, on his appointment as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). This is contained in a statement by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin on Monday. Oba said that the milestone […]

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Increase budgetary allocation to health, education to 20% -UNICEF urges Zamfara

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) has urged Zamfara Government to increase the proposed budgetary allocations of health and education sectors to between 15 and 20 per cent in 2025 budget. The Chief of Field, UNICEF Sokoto Office, Dr Michael Juma made the appeal in a statement issued in Gusau on […]

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Stock market opens negative, investors lose N449bn

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata  Scholar) – The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a negative note, reversing the gains of previous sessions with a loss of N449 billion. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened at N60.261 trillion, decreased by N449 billion, or 0.75 per cent, to close at N59.812 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index dropped by […]

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Gov. AbdulRazaq reappoints Kwara Polytechnic rector

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

ILORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has approved the reappointment of Mr Abdul Muhammed as the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic. The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Halimat Garba, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Ilorin made available to “The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has […]

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Jigawa govt to sanction unregistered private schools

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

DUTSE (Sundiata Scholar) – The Jigawa State Government plans to clamp down on private schools operating illegally in the state, an official has said. Malam Musa Ya’u, the Director, Private Schools, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, said this in a statement in Dutse on Monday. Ya’u said that the ministry had set up […]

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School pledges to tackle harmful online content

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Redeemers Teap International School (RTIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackle harmful online content associated with students, whilst ensuring their safety within the academic environment. Mr Ike Onyechere, Chairman of the Board of Governors, RTIS, made the initiative known at the 5th Annual Consultative Forum in Abuja on Monday.

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16 years age limit: Court stops JAMB from restricting students

Angel Ojonugwa October 28, 2024

WARRI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Delta State High Court in Warri has issued an order restraining the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board from implementing its recent policy requiring a minimum admissible age of 16 years for university admissions in the country pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed against the board. […]

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10 students bag first class in Kings University

Angel Ojonugwa October 28, 2024

ODEOMU (Sundiata Scholar) – Osun No fewer than 10 graduates of Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun, bagged first class degree as the institution held its 5th and 6th convocation ceremony on Friday. Prof. Adenike Kuku, the Vice-Chancellor of the university in her remarks, said that the convocation was for thr 2023/2024 set christened “Royal and Elites […]

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Educationist urges parents to encourage sports talents

Angel Ojonugwa October 28, 2024

SANGO – OTA Ogun (Sundiata Scholar) – Dr Mike Fatukasi, the Principal of Adedokun International Schools, Sango-Ota, Ogun, has advised parents to encourage their children with sports potentialities to develop them. Fatukasi gave the advice during the school’s 15th Inter-House Sports Competition on Saturday. He said that the advice had become necessary because

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Makoju, 4 others bag FUL honorary doctorate decrees

Angel Ojonugwa October 28, 2024

LOKOJA ( Sundiata Scholar) – Five persons on Saturday bagged Honorary Doctorate Degree Awards at the 8th Convocation Ceremony of Federal University, Lokoja. reports that the awardees include Dr Gladys Adesuwa-Makoju, an educationist, who was honoured with a Degree of Doctor of Science, Most Rev. John Onaiyekan, who got an Honorary Degree of Doctor of […]

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39th Convocation: Unilorin Alumni celebrates 16 First Class graduates

Angel Ojonugwa October 24, 2024

ILORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – The Alumni Association of the University of Ilorin on Tuesday celebrated 16 best graduating students of the university’s Class 2024 at its maiden awards presentation and honours luncheon. reports that 23 distinguished alumni of the university were also honoured. These include Gboyega Akosile, the Special Assistant on Media to Gov. Babajide

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MTN foundation project to enhance science education – Sanya

Angel Ojonugwa October 24, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The MTN Foundation Science and Technology Laboratory Project aims to enhance science education and boost technological advancement among school children, an official has said. The Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation, Odunaya Sanya, said this on Tuesday at the inauguration of four remodelled and equipped laboratories in Government Girls

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FG tasks varsities, polytechnics on digital transformation

Angel Ojonugwa October 24, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has urged universities and polytechnics administrators to embrace digital transformation to facilitate processes and prevent fraud. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, made the call at the 2024 International Week and 17th Annual Research Conference of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The Minister was

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Commissioner clarifies cash transfer programme for girls’ education

Angel Ojonugwa October 23, 2024

YOLA ( Sundiata Scholar) – The Adamawa State Government has clarified that the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT), under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Additional Financing (AGILE-AF), is not intended as financial aid for household necessities. Dr Garba Pella, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, said this at a

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College of Professors unveil development manual for Nigeria

Angel Ojonugwa October 23, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The College of Professors in Nigeria (CoPIN) has unveiled an eight-year  manual titled  “The Abuja Papers: Manual for Short and Medium Term  Development of Nigeria (2024-2032)” to address developmental issues.At the unveiling in Abuja on Tuesday, Prof. Otoabasi Akpan, President, CoPIN, said that the college came together to shape decisions

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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to education, youth empowermentEducation

Angel Ojonugwa October 23, 2024

ILORIN ( Sundiata Scholar) – President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Ilorin, reiterated the resolve of the Federal Government (FG) to continue to promote education and youth empowerment. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of State for Education, Malam Yusuf Sununu. spoke at the 39th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin). The […]