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DELSU spends N720m on electricity annually – VC

Angel Ojonugwa April 23, 2025

ABRAKA (Sundiata Scholar) – Delta Prof. Samuel Asagba, the Vice Chancellor, Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, says the institution spends about N720 million annually on electricity bill. Asagba, the 8th substantive Vice Chancellor of DELSU, made this known during the university’s

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Don tasks matriculating students on reading culture

Angel Ojonugwa April 23, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the African School of Economics (ASE), Prof. Michael Maduagwu, has urged students to cultivate a reading culture in order to broaden their knowledge and become global citizens. Maduagwu made the call on Wednesday during the institution’s first matriculation ceremony in Abuja. He […]

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Kano Govt. steps up efforts to revive education, says Commissioner

Angel Ojonugwa April 23, 2025

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Kano State Government says it has stepped up its efforts to address the ‘deep-rooted’ decay in the state’s education sector. The State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Ali Makoda, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Kano on Wednesday. Makoda said that Gov. Abba Yusuf’s administration inherited a “failed and decayed education

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JAMB: NSCDC deploys personnel to CBT centres in Anambra

Angel Ojonugwa April 23, 2025

AKWA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra Command says it has deployed its personnel to the 33 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in the state ahead of Thursday’s UTME. Mr Olatunde Maku, the state Commandant of the corps disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing Area Commanders and Divisional Officers […]

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Barau foundation awards scholarships to 300 students

Angel Ojonugwa April 21, 2025

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Barau Jibril’s Foundation, has awarded scholarships to 300 students to study in Nigerian Universities. reports that Barau spoke at the ceremony marking the inauguration of the scholarship offer at Bayero University Kano on Sunday. He said that the scholarship programme was aimed at enhancing […]

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Abia teachers set for strike over unmet demands

Angel Ojonugwa April 21, 2025

UMUHAHIA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Abia wing, has threatened to embark on a strike action on Thursday over alleged non-implementation of its demands by the state government. This is contained in a statement signed by the union’s Chairman, Mr Friday Madu and Secretary, Mrs Nnenna Okonkwo and made available to […]

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Commissioner charges new teachers on knowledge impact in Kwara

Angel Ojonugwa April 18, 2025

ILLORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Kwara Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, has urged teachers on digital literacy and modern teaching methods to effectively impart the knowledge gained to their students. Olohungbebe made this charge on Thursday in Ilorin during the induction and end-of-training ceremony for 1,800 newly

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ASUU Kaduna varsity branch on brink of strike over unresolved issues

Angel Ojonugwa April 18, 2025

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) –The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Kaduna State University (KASU) branch is on the verge of another industrial action due to some unresolved issues with the state government. This was contained in a statement signed by Dr Peter Adamu, the Chairman , ASUU KASU branch and issued to newsmen on Thursday […]

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Aliyu congratulates FCE Gidan Madi’s governing board members

Angel Ojonugwa April 16, 2025

SOKOTO (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Wednesday congratulated the members of the newly appointed Governing Board of the Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, and pledged continued support to the institution. The Governor made the remarks during a courtesy visit by the board members led by its Chairman, Dr Abdullahi […]

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UNIPORT begins process to elect new varsity representatives

Angel Ojonugwa April 16, 2025

PORT HARCOURT (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Port Harcourt has announced the commencement of elections to appoint new representatives to its Governing Council, Boards, and Committees. Dr Sam Kpenu, Head of Information, Publication, and Public Relations at the institution disclosed this to journalist in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. He stated that the election,

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FG inaugurates community learning centre in A’Ibom

Angel Ojonugwa April 16, 2025

IKOT ABASI (Sundiata Scholar) – Akwa IbomThe Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education has inaugurated a community learning centre in Akwa Ibom to enhance informal education in the country. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, during the inauguration on Wednesday in Ikot Abasi said the centre would serve multiple purposes […]

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Education: Rector commits to protecting rights of PWDs

Angel Ojonugwa April 16, 2025

OWERRI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Mrs Basilia Igbokwe, has affirmed her commitment to respecting the rights of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) to education. Igbokwe said this during an interactive session with newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday. She said that her penchant for protecting the rights of PWDs informed her […]

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UNN matriculates 10,000 new students

Angel Ojonugwa April 14, 2025

NSSUKA (Sundiata Scholar) – Enugu State The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) on Saturday matriculated no fewer than 10,000 students on its 51st matriculation. Speaking at the ceremony in Nsukka campus of the university, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Pro Oguejiofor Ujam, said the university placed high premium on merit, fairness and excellence. Ujam said that […]

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Bauchi Poly can’t afford to produce half-baked graduates – Rector

Angel Ojonugwa April 14, 2025

BAUCHI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Mallam Sani Usman, says that the institution cannot afford to produce and dish out half-baked graduates to the society. Usman stated this in Bauchi on Saturday during the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony for newly-admitted students of the institution. According to him, the school has zero tolerance

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Alumni urges LASG to reintroduce corporal punishment

Angel Ojonugwa April 14, 2025

BADAGRY (Sundiata Scholar) – Lagos StateThe Alumni of Ansarudeen Grammar School Students Association, Badagry, on Sunday urged the Lagos State Government to reintroduce corporal punishment to encourage discipline in schools. They said this at an ‘Awareness Walk’ organised by the association to inform residents of the area on the upcoming 45 years anniversary of the

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Cultural studies academy begins operations with 4 pilot campuses

Angel Ojonugwa April 11, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Nigerian Academy for Cultural Studies (NACUS), a Federal Government initiative aimed at promoting cultural education, is set to begin its academic session in September with four pilot campuses. The pilot campuses are located in Lagos, Cross River, Ogbomosho and Abuja. NACUS, established as a specialised monotechnic under the National

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Sanwo-Olu extols education as key to shaping individuals, societal development

Angel Ojonugwa April 11, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Sholar) – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated the transformative power of education in shaping individuals, addressing societal needs and fostering human development. Sanwo-Olu stated this at the 28th Convocation Ceremony of Lagos State University (LASU). The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, highlighted the

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Bauchi Education Commissioner urges principals to champion excellence in schools

Angel Ojonugwa April 11, 2025

BAUCHI (Sundiata Scholar) – Bauchi State Commissioner for Education, Dr Lawal Mohammed, has called on all Senior Secondary School principals in the state to support government’s efforts in building an excellence-driven education system. He made the call on Friday in Bauchi during the maiden terminal meeting with school principals and management staff of the ministry.

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Anambra Govt. to close unapproved schools by September

Angel Ojonugwa April 11, 2025

AKWA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Anambra State Government has directed all owners of private schools operating without official approval to obtain the necessary authorisation by September, or face closure. Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the state’s Commissioner for Education, gave the warning during a stakeholders meeting of proprietors of private schools, in Awka on Thursday.

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NELFUND cautions against withholding students loan disbursement information

Angel Ojonugwa April 11, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Managing Director, Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has issued a stern warning to institutions that failed to inform students of loan disbursements made on their behalf. Sawyerr stated this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. He said some institutions still demand payment of institutional fees from