KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Vice-Chancellor (V-C), Al-Qalam University Katsina, Prof. Nasiru Musa-Yauri, said no fewer than 22 students of the institution have graduated with First Class degrees. Musa-Yauri, who disclosed this during the 16th convocation of the university in Katsina
KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Katsina State Government said it has spent over N3.2 billion in the payment of scholarship allowances to 260,899 students of tertiary institutions for 2017-2023 academic sessions. The Deputy Governor, Malam Faruq Jobe, who disclosed this in Katsina on Saturday at 16th convocation of the Al-Qalam University, said the allowances
KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Governing Council of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Federal-University in Katsina State, has approved the appointment of Dr Musa Ajiya as its new Registrar. The spokesman of the university, Malam Nasir Abdul, who disclosed this in a statement in Katsina on Saturday, said the governing council approved the appointment at
ONDO (Sundiata Scholar) Ondo State Prof. Adesegun Fatusi, Vice Chancellor (VC), University of Medical Sciences, (UNIMED), Ondo, has enjoined federal and state governments in the country to fund existing universities instead of creating more. Fatusi stated this on Wednesday in Ondo during the news briefing for the 10th anniversary of the university. He said that […]
KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Association of Students with Disabilities, Kaduna State University, Kaduna on Wednesday called on the state government to create a budget line for inclusive education that would address their concerns. Its Public Relations Officer, Halima Usman, made the call during a public hearing on a bill for a law to make […]
KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has commended the exceptional performance of the indigenes of the state studying in India under its foreign scholarship programme. Yusuf commended the students’ outstanding academic performance, saying that their success demonstrated the benefits of investing in education.This is contained in a statement issued
ENUGU (Sundiata Scholar) – Enugu State Government says it is redefining education through Smart Green Schools to bequeath to its youths, the skills and competence to be productive. The state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, said this in an interview with on Wednesday in Enugu. reports that Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu state upon […]
OWERRI (Sundiata Scholar) – Chieftains of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri chapter, has urged the Federal Government to disregard a petition demanding the sack of the institution’s Rector, Dr Basilia Igbokwe. Former Chairmen of the chapter, led by Mr Anayo Uhiara, made the request at a news briefing on […]
CALABAR (Sundiata Scholar) – Nigeria’s Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, will serve as the lead ambassador for the 50th anniversary celebration of the University of Calabar (UniCal), the university has said. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, disclosed this in Calabar while presenting the ‘UniCal at 50’ anniversary flag to the Pro-Chancellor, DIG Udom
LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), has called for collective effort to combat corruption in African education. Olatunji-Bello made the call at the second education summit, organised by the Centre for General Nigerian Studies (CGNS), LASU, on Tuesday, in Lagos. The theme of the summit is: “Fostering
BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Edoba Omoregie, the newly inaugurated Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, on Tuesday inspected student hostels barely 24 hours after he assumed office. reports that the vice chancellor and other top officials of the University visited Hall I, II and III, NDDC and Clinical hostels amid applause from the […]
MAIDUGURI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Borno government has approved over N730 million for payment of scholarships to 26,888 indigent students. Mr Lawal Wakilbe, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, said this during the presentation of cheque to the National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS), on Tuesday in Maiduguri. He said the state
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have weighed in on the issue of exorbitant private school fees. While some attribute the high fees to rising costs, others blame school owners for prioritising profits over teachers’ welfare. Some parents like Mrs Anita Patrick and Steven Apata, who spoke in Abuja, argued that the […]
KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Vice-Chancellor, Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Prof. Nasiru Musa-Yauri says it is set to honour the late President Umaru Yar’adua with a Doctorate Degree of Letters during its 16th convocation. The vice-chancellor, who disclosed this during a press briefing in Katsina on Monday, said the late president would be awarded at the […]
KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – llf5p Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), has urged the Kaduna State Government to employ qualified teachers to address learning gaps in the state’s LGAs. PLANE also wants the state government to come up with effective structures for monitoring teachers at schools’ levels in the LGAs. The State Team […]
KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Governing Council of the Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) Katsina, has approved the promotion of 15 Readers to the rank of a Professor. This is contained in a statement by the Registrar and Secretary of the council, Mr Muhammad Yusufu-Abubakar, issued on Monday in Katsina. “The Governing Council of Umaru […]
BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the immediate reinstatement of the staff members of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were disengaged from service in March 2023. reports that the approval was announced on Monday via a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor. also recalls […]
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Stakeholders in the education sector have called for collaboration between school managements and Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) to address the menace of bullying in schools. The stakeholders made this call in separate interviews with in Abuja on Monday. They were reacting to reports of bullying in secondary schools nationwide,
BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Edoba Omoregie of the Faculty of Law, on Monday assumed office as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). In his inaugural speech, Omoregie, who is a professor of private property law, pledged to revolutionise the university. The new vice chancellor, who took over from Prof. Lilian […]
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Ministry of Education has reiterated its commitment to partnering with the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) to enhance Nigeria’s educational standards. Dr Ibrahim Basuka, Special Adviser to the Minister of State for Education, made this known at CSACEFA’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja