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UNICEF, Gombe State plan to reduce number of out-of-school children

Angel Ojonugwa April 19, 2024

GOMBE (Sundiata Post) – UNICEF is collaborating with Gombe State to develop a four-year Action Plan to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. Its Education Specialist in the state, Mr Abdulraham Ado, made this known when he spoke with newsmen in Gombe on Thursday. He

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NANS seeks SGF intervention over leadership crisis

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 19, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students‘ leadership has petitioned the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, to arrest and prosecute the factional President of NANS, Pedro Obi, for allegedly impersonating NANS President Lucky Emonefe. On Thursday, Emonefe led hundreds of students in a solidarity protest to the office of the Secretary to

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NNPC/SNEPCo provides Niger Delta University with a digital library to promote e-learning

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 19, 2024

A multibillion-naira learning facility and digital library opened on Thursday at Niger Delta University in Amassoma, Bayelsa State, with the promise of revolutionising e-learning and technology-driven teaching and research at the university. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) provided funding for the project, as did Shell Nigeria Exploration and

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Tinubu moves to overhaul education sector, orders a school census

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 19, 2024

Due to a lack of organised, verifiable, and authentic data on every aspect of Nigeria’s education sector, President Bola Tinubu has ordered an extensive census to identify fault points and aid in proper planning. The presidential mandate, issued on Thursday, is anticipated to collect data on all schools in Nigeria, from primary to tertiary level, […]

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Head of FCC angry as CEOs of educational agencies disregard her

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 19, 2024

The Federal Character Commission expressed disappointment on Thursday because chief executives from the supervisory bodies of federal tertiary institutions did not attend the commission meeting. The meeting was held to familiarise the three primary bodies—the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and the

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EBSU to graduate over 9,000 students at 12th – 15th convocation – VC

Angel Ojonugwa April 19, 2024

ABAKALIKI (Sundiata Post) – Prof. Chigozie Ogbu, the Vice-Chancellor of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) said that the institution would graduate over 9,559 students at its 12th – 15th convocation slated for Saturday, April 20.Ogbu, who disclosed this at a pre-convocation world press conference held on Thursday at the University’s permanent site at Ishieke,

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Nwifuru inaugurates EBSU digitisation records management system

Angel Ojonugwa April 19, 2024

ABAKALIKI (Sundiata Post) – Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has inaugurated the newly established Ebonyi State University (EBSU) digitisation records management system (DRMS) for electronic data of staff and students.The project was built for easy management of records of both students and personnel of the institution.Nwifuru, Visitor to the institution inaugurated

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Group partners Anambra, Enugu governments to address educational needs in S/EastEducation

Angel Ojonugwa April 18, 2024

THE (Sundiata Post) – Convener, 2024 Southeast Educators Conference (SEEC), Mrs Doris Chinedu-Okoro, says it will partner with the Anambra and Enugu State Governments to address educational needs in the zone. Addressing newsmen on Thursday in Enugu, Chinedu-Okoro said the conference with the theme: “The Future Focused Learning” would offer opportunity for

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Revisit 2.30 p.m. closing time for public schools, NAPTAN urges Anambra govt.

Angel Ojonugwa April 18, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – National Parent-Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has appealed to Anambra Government to revisit its directive that schools should end daily academic activities at 2.30 p.m. in the state.Deputy National President of NAPTAN, Adeolu Ogunbanjo, said in an interview with the News on Thursday in Lagos that the directive might be

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JAMB orders arrest of parents found near CBT centres during the UTME

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 18, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has issued an order to arrest any parent found near any of the Computer-Based Test facilities during the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, made this announcement in Abuja on Thursday. The board stated that the directive became necessary as a result of some

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NSUK appoints first female Vice Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 18, 2024

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has selected its first female Vice-Chancellor. Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, a professor of Islamic Studies, has been chosen to lead the institution. Barrister Muhammad Ubandoma-Aliyu, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), made the statement on Wednesday. According to the release, Governor Abdullahi Sule approved the

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Polytechnic students urge Tinubu to end the HND/Bsc dichotomy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 18, 2024

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has requested President Bola Tinubu to sign a bill that would abolish and outlaw the dichotomy between Bachelor degree (BSc) and Higher National Diploma (HND). On Wednesday, NAPS made the petition during a peaceful protest in Osogbo, Osun State, dubbed “Save Polytechnic Education Rally,” with the tagline

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Tinubu directs inclusion of National Open University graduates in NYSC scheme

Angel Ojonugwa April 18, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata post) – The president gave the directive during his presentation at the 13th convocation ceremony of the university on Saturday, April 13, 2024. at the University’s Convocation Arena, Jabi, Abuja. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has given an order to the Federal Ministry of Education to include National Open University (NOUN) graduates in the

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99 bag first class as LAUTECH graduates 5,717 students in 16th convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 18, 2024

Professor Rasaq Kalilu, acting Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has announced that around 99 students would graduate with first-class honours during the institution’s upcoming 16th convocation event. He made the announcement during a press conference held on Wednesday at the institution’s Senate Building in

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Tinubu mandates the inclusion of NOUN graduates in NYSC and law school

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 18, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Education to incorporate graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Nigeria Law School. Tinubu spoke at NOUN’s 13th convocation ceremony, emphasising equitable opportunity for NOUN graduates while noting Nigeria’s changing demographics.

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Zulum approves N1.3 billion scholarship for 997 nursing and midwifery students in Borno

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 18, 2024

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has granted a N1.3 billion scholarship for 997 indigenous nursing and midwifery students. According to a statement released yesterday, the scholarship scheme got around 1,080 nominations, with 40 coming from each of the state’s 27 local government regions. It said that 997 applicants passed an entrance exam and were eligible […]

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We guarantee transparency and accountability with Student Loan Funds – NELFUND

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 18, 2024

Mr. Akintunde Sawyer, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has stated that the fund will be properly administered. The NELFUND executive emphasised that the fund is intended for indigent children who require unrestricted access to education. He stated that NELFUND will ensure that every kobo disbursed from the fund is

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ASR Africa begins construction of a N250m office block at Usmanu Danfodiyo University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 18, 2024

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), the philanthropic initiative of BUA Group Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has begun construction of the N250 million Abdul Samad Rabiu College of Health Sciences Office Block at Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto State. The development of the office block began with a groundbreaking ceremony performed on the […]

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ABSU assures corps members of enhanced welfare packages

Angel Ojonugwa April 17, 2024

UMUHAIA(Sundiata Post) – The management of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), has assured the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the University of adequate accommodation and enhanced welfare packages.The institution’s Vice-Chancellor, ABSU, Prof Onyemachi Ogbulu, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Corps members to his office on

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Sokoto FCE matriculates 2nd set of 318 students

Angel Ojonugwa April 17, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata Post) – The Federal College of Education (FCE), Gidan Madi in Sokoto State, on Wednesday, matriculated 318 students during its 2nd matriculation ceremony held at the college. reports that the college, which was established in 2019, started academic activities in 2023 with eight programmes. The programmes comprised metalwork technology, woodwork