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FUBK gets 4 additional professors, 2 readers

Angel Ojonugwa August 17, 2024

BIRNIN KEBBI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), has approved the promotion of four academic staff to the rank of Professor and two to the rank of Associate Professor (Reader). reports that the approval was given by the FUBK Governing Council led by its

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Yobe govt restates commitment to safe school initiativeYobe govt restates commitment to safe school initiative

Angel Ojonugwa August 17, 2024

DAMATURU (Sundiata Scholar) – Yobe Government on Wednesday pledged its’ commitment to safe and accessible schools across the state.The Commissioner for Secondary School Education, Prof. Abba Adam, stated this at a meeting to validate a review on National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools in Damaturu. reports that the meeting was facilitated by a

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Ododo stresses need for FUL research collaborations

Angel Ojonugwa August 17, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi has urged the Governing Council of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) to explore more opportunities for partnerships to enhance research and development. The governor gave the charge on Thursday when he received the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, and council members, who

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UniCal, FOPCHEN train 43 youths in solar installation, maintenance

Angel Ojonugwa August 17, 2024

Calabar, (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Calabar (UniCal), have in partnership with the Foundation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Nigeria (FOPCHEN), trained 43 persons in solar installation and maintenance. According to the organisers of the training, 25 of the trainees are students while 18 are residents of Aka Efa Community, a suburban […]

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Unbundling Mass Communication in tertiary institutions untimely – JAMB Registrar

Angel Ojonugwa August 15, 2024

ILORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, has described the unbundling of Mass Communication in the nation’s tertiary institutions as untimely. Oloyede stated this on Tuesday in Ilorin while speaking at the 15th anniversary of 89.3FM, a radio station owned by University of Ilorin. reports that the

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Teachers’ recruitment: OYOSUBEB fixes Aug. 26 as new interview dateInterview

Angel Ojonugwa August 14, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has rescheduled the interview timetable for successful applicants of the recent teachers’ recruitment examination from Aug. 20 to Aug. 26.The Executive Chairman of OYOSUBEB, Dr Nureni Adeniran, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan on Tuesday. Adeniran said the date

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Stakeholders advocate access to quality inclusive education in Sokoto

Angel Ojonugwa August 14, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata Scholar) – Stakeholders at a dialogue on Inclusive Education Budget Expenditure in Sokoto State have urged government, partners and CSOs to actively combat the denial of quality education to physically-challenged children. The two-day meeting, which began on Tuesday, was organised by the “Education for All Cluster,” an initiative supported by USAID

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NUC identifies poor governance, funding issues, others in Nigerian universities

Angel Ojonugwa August 14, 2024

ILLESHA (Sundiata Scholar) – (Ogun) The National Universities Commission (NUC) has identified poor governance, academic corruption and inadequate funding as some of the critical issues affecting tertiary education in Nigeria.The Acting Executive Secretary of the NUC, Chris Maiyaki, made this statement during the 2024 Registry Lecture at Babcock University, Ilishan,

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Cross River targets top educationally-developed status

Angel Ojonugwa August 14, 2024

CALABAR (Sundiata Scholar) – The Government of Cross River has announced its ambition to take the state to the top tier of educationally-developed states in Nigeria. Mr Esu Esu, Chairman, Cross River Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), disclosed this during a news conference on Tuesday in Calabar. Esu emphasised the state’s commitment to rewriting its […]

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UNIBEN professor faces panel over alleged sexual harassment

Angel Ojonugwa August 12, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has inaugurated a panel to investigate the allegation of sexual harassment against a professor in the institution’s Faculty of Arts. The university announced the inauguration of the panel in a circular issued by the Secretary of the panel, Mr B. D. Jonathan. The […]

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UNICEF advocates strong commitment to tackle Nigeria’s out-of-school children menaceUNICEF advocates strong commitment to tackle Nigeria’s out-of-school children menace

Angel Ojonugwa August 12, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria needs stronger commitment by state governments and stakeholders in the educational sector for the development of models to reduce the high number of out-of-school children. Azuka Menkiti, UNICEF Education Specialist, made the remarks on Monday in Ibadan, at a two-day regional

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Rector: FedPoly Nekede staff call for fresh recruitment process

Angel Ojonugwa August 12, 2024

OWERRI (Sundiata Scholar) – Six senior staff members of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Owerri, Imo, have called for the conduct of a fresh interview process for the recruitment of a new Rector for the institution. According to them, they have notified the Federal Government over the flawed process of recruitment of a new rector […]

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UNIBEN bans use of hot plates, ring boilers in hostels

Angel Ojonugwa August 12, 2024

BENIN(Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Benin management has prohibited the use of hot plates, ring boilers and gas cookers in its hostels to cut increasing energy-related expenditures by the university. The university in a circular signed by its Registrar, Ademola Bobola said any violator of this prohibition order would be rusticated from the school.A […]

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FG dissociates self from purported Same-Sex marriage school debate

Angel Ojonugwa August 12, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Ministry of Education has disassociated itself from a purported school debate organised by the Creative Africa Initiative, titled “Same-Sex Marriage Should be Legalised in Nigeria.” In a statement on Saturday, August 10, 2024, the ministry’s director of press and public relations, Folasade Boriowo, said the organisation forged

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Protest: JUPEB postpones 2024 exams, fixes Aug. 19 as new date

Angel Ojonugwa August 7, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) has announced the postponement of its 2024 examination. The board’s Registrar, Prof. Ademola Adeleke, made the announcement in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Lagos.According to him, the postponement is in view of security concerns in some states across the country,

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Protest: LASU suspends students union elections

Angel Ojonugwa August 7, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Following the nationwide protest which started on Thursday, Lagos State University (LASU) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) have directed their students and staff to be safety conscious. Mrs Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations of LASU, and Mr David Ogungbe,

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Abia sets up committee to recover encumbered public schools old

Angel Ojonugwa August 6, 2024

UMAHIA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov Alex Otti of Abia has constituted a committee to recover 180 alienated and encumbered public schools in the state. Abia Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday at the Government House, Umuahia, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council meeting. He named […]

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Foundational literacy, numeracy, cornerstones of child’s educational

Angel Ojonugwa August 5, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State says Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) are the cornerstones of every child’s educational journey. Sani, represented by the State’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Muhammad Bello, said this at a two-day seminar organised by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), with support from the

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Equal distribution of wealth will reduce poverty, corruption – LASU DVC

Angel Ojonugwa August 5, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – A Professor of Economics, Olufunsho Omobitan, has called on governments to distribute wealth equally and reduce unemployment to reduce poverty and corruption.Omobitan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Lagos State University (LASU), made the call at LASU’s 97th Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday. The inaugural lecture had the theme: “The Logic

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Otti promises equitable access to quality education for Abia children

Angel Ojonugwa August 5, 2024

NVOSI (Sundiata Scholar) – (Abia), Gov. Alex Otti says the State Government is putting measures in place to ensure that Abia children have equitable access to quality education, regardless of their financial background. Otti said this on Monday in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, when a delegation of the newly inaugurated Eighth Governing […]