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University of Science and Technology Ondo State, have threatened to embark on strike over unpaid minimum wage and wage award.

max Amuchie April 5, 2024

THE (Sundiata post)-workers are under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). Mr Temidayo Temola, the Chairman of the Joint

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Bishop Anagbe Grants Scholarships to 165 Benue Orphans

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 5, 2024

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Most Rev. Wilfred Anagbe, has provided scholarships to one hundred and sixty-five children whose parents were slain by wandering herdsmen to attend all Catholic schools in the Diocese. Bishop Anagbe revealed the information while celebrating his birthday at the Ortese Internally Displaced Persons camp (IDPs) in Benue […]

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Unilorin professor creates biofuel from poultry waste

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 5, 2024

Temitope Odetoye of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ilorin used heterogeneous catalysts generated from chicken eggshell to create biodiesel. Odetoye made the announcement in Ilorin while presenting the university’s 253rd inaugural lecture. She went on to say, “The trans esterification experiment was based on a two-factor, three-level

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Edo community grieves the disappearance of 200-level undergraduate

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 5, 2024

The residents of the Iru Egbede community in Edo State’s Orhionmwon Local Government Area have voiced their anguish over the sudden disappearance of their daughter, Faith Omodon, a 200-level undergraduate at Delta State University (DELSU). Miss Omodon was last seen on March 30, 2024, after leaving for the farm. Narrating the incident, father of the […]

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Lagos State University (LASU), says students’ welfare is a top priority of the university.

max Amuchie April 5, 2024

VICE- (Sundiata Post)- chancellor also said that LASU management would continue to ensure a conducive and competitive learning environment. Olatunji-Bello, represented by her deputy (Academic), Prof. Olufunsho Omobitan, made the promises on Friday at the matriculation ceremony of the university’s new part-time students for the 2023/2024 academic session. reports that more

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Lokoja varsity matriculates 4,925 students, warns against vices

max Amuchie April 5, 2024

LOKOJA -(Sundiata post)-The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) on Thursday, matriculated 4,925 students for its 2023/2024 session with strong warning against vices and other acts that could undermine its integrity. The FUL Vice Chancellor, Prof.  Olayemi Akinwumi, gave the warning during the ceremony at the varsity’s campus at  Andankola, Lokoja. Inducting the

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Federal University Lokoja matriculates 4,925 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 5, 2024

On Thursday, the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) matriculated 4,925 students for the 2023/2024 academic year, issuing a strong warning against vices and other acts that could jeopardise its integrity. Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, FUL Vice Chancellor, issued the warning during a ceremony on the university’s campus in Andankola, Lokoja. The vice chancellor matriculated

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Peter Obi donates N10 million to Anambra Nursing College

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 5, 2024

On Thursday, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, presented N10 million cheque to the College of Nursing Sciences at St. Charles Borromeo Specialist Hospital in Onitsha, Anambra. Mr Obi stated that the donation was his way of assisting and impacting specific institutions each year to boost the health, education, and […]

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Students Loan: Lawmaker assures Nigerian students of proper funding

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 5, 2024

Hon Gboyega Isiaka, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Students Loans, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is committed to providing adequate funding for the plan for all qualified citizens studying at public-owned tertiary institutions across the country. Isiaka, who represents the Egbado North/Imeko Afon Federal Constituency in Ogun

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Greensprings School innovative app wins $7.2 million in scholarships

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 5, 2024

Greensprings School students built the smart phone application ‘Juiceitup,’ which earned $7.2 million in scholarships and a N2.5 million cash prize in the Conrad Challenge. According to a school statement, three Greensprings School pupils won the overall best in Nigeria category at the 2024 Conrad Challenge final stage for the second year in a row. […]

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Stanbic IBTC Graduate Trainee Program 2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 5, 2024

The Graduate Trainee Program of Stanbic IBTC Group has been designed to build capacity and create a sustainable pipeline in our group by developing young, talented, trained professionals for our future. It is an intensive program and unique opportunity for young people who are resourceful and passionate about building a fast-tracked career and to help […]

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39-year-old Nigerian receives Lecturer of the Year award at Dublin University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 5, 2024

Alexander Victor, a Nigerian development expert, researcher, and entrepreneur, has been selected lecturer of the year at Dublin City University in Ireland. Victor beat nine others to become the university’s overall best lecturer. The Edo-born lecturer got the prestigious honour on March 30th, 2024, to resounding applause from colleagues and supporters. The

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BUA Group kicks off N250m projects for Al-Qalam University, Katsina

max Amuchie April 4, 2024

(ASR) (Sundiata Post)-Africa, an affiliate of BUA Group of Companies, turned the sod of a N250 million Administrative Block and Conference Room at Al-Qalam University, Katsina, on Thursday. In 2022, ASR Africa announced the launch of its 2023 Tertiary Education Grant Scheme to cover 22 institutions, one of which is Al-Qalam University, a private Islamic […]

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EKSU’s chancellor moves to harness youth potential, announces N1 billion Innovation Fund

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 4, 2024

Tunji Olowolafe, the recently appointed Chancellor of Ekiti State University, has launched a unique concept to harness Nigeria’s youth’s limitless potential using a worldwide Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) platform. “I believe in harnessing the untapped potential of our youth, particularly in fields like business process outsourcing,” he said.

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UNN students receive N12 million research grants

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 4, 2024

The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka has given seed research grants totaling N12 million to twelve student groups. According to reports, the students displayed unique and entrepreneurial concepts that will contribute to long-term energy and power development. Each research group earned

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Female university staff crushed to death by fallen container

max Amuchie April 4, 2024

OSUN (Sundiata post) – A female staff member of the University of Ilesa in Osun State, whose name could not be immediately ascertained, on Wednesday, died as a container filled with cashew nuts being conveyed by a truck fell on her car. The accident, which happened along Ilesa/Ibodi Expressway, a few meters away from the […]

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Plateau SUBEB opens bid for 258 classrooms, others

max Amuchie April 4, 2024

PLATEAU (Sundiata post) – Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Thursday opened bid for the award of contracts for the construction and renovation of 258 classrooms and other projects across the 17 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the event in Jos, Chiarman of the board, Mr Sunday Amuna, said that the projects […]

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Ododo hails Tinubu for signing Student Loan

max Amuchie April 4, 2024

LOKOJA Sundiata post ) Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, has commended Bola Tinubu for assenting to the Nigeria Student Loan Act, which establishes the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Reports that Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. This comes after separate considerations […]

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Tragedy as Ebonyi varsity student slumps, dies during football match

max Amuchie April 4, 2024

EBONYI (Sundiata post) – Tragedy struck at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, AE-FUNAI, Ebonyi, following the death of a 200-level student, Ogboji David Chukwuebuka, who slumped on campus. Gathered that there was a football competition in the school organized by the Directorate of Sports of Student Union Government, SUG, of the school when […]

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Poly student accuses lecturer of extortion, withholding result

max Amuchie April 4, 2024

OSUN (Sundiata post) – A student of Oduduwa Polytechnic, Ile-Ife, Osun State, who gave her name as Jesulayomi Adedini, has accused a lecturer of the institution known as Ogunjana Adeolu of extortion and deliberate attempt to frustrate her graduation from school. It was gathered that Adedini wrote her final National Diploma examination from the Department […]