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NUC grants approval for 18 academic programmes at Federal University, Kachia

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2025

The National Universities Commission has given its approval for 18 full-time academic programmes at the recently established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, located in southern Kaduna. The university’s vice-chancellor, William Qurix, shared the news of the approval through a

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18 universities to benefit from TETFund’s N110 billion medical projects

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2025

The federal government disclosed yesterday that it is committing N110 billion to improve the education of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing in 18 universities. The universities with medical faculties named as recipients of this support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) include the University of Lagos, the University of Ibadan, the University of

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Medical doctor shot dead at UBTH

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2025

A medical doctor, known simply as Alex, was fatally shot at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) located in Benin, the capital of Edo State. Alex, who worked in the physiotherapy department of the hospital, was reportedly attacked by armed men, causing panic as fellow healthcare workers and patients fled for safety. UBTH’s Public […]

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FG Ends BEA Scholarships, Plans to Redirect Funds to Local Support for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2025

The Nigerian government has officially ended the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme, citing it as a misuse of public funds and pointing out that the courses offered through it are already available in universities within Nigeria. The BEA scheme, which was based on diplomatic ties, allowed Nigerian students to pursue education in countries such […]

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FULL LIST: Leading 15 European scholarships available to Nigerians in 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2025

Multiple European nations are currently offering scholarships to international students, with benefits that include tuition, housing, and daily living support. These scholarships make it possible for students to pursue advanced education in a variety of academic areas. Countries like Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Finland, and Poland are among those extending financial support to

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WAEC, NECO to fully implement computer-based testing for May/June exams in 2026—FG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2025

The federal government has declared that both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) will completely switch to computer-based testing (CBT) for their exams starting with the May/June 2026 sessions. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, while monitoring the ongoing exams in collaboration

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Rep disburses ₦35.1m to 1,100 students

Angel Ojonugwa April 28, 2025

BUNGUDU (Sundiata Scholar) – Zamfara Rep. Abdulmalik Zubairu (APC-Zamfara) has disbursed a total of ₦35.1 million to 1,100 tertiary students from Bungudu and Maru Local Government Areas. reports that Zubairu represents Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The 1,100 students were drawn from five different tertiary institutions within

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Cleric decries deplorable condition of public schools in Kogi East

Angel Ojonugwa April 28, 2025

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese, Anthony Adaji, has expressed concern over the deplorable state of public primary and secondary schools particularly in the rural areas of Kogi East Senatorial District. Adaji expressed his feelings during Chrism Mass held at Saint Boniface Cathedral under the Catholic Diocese of Idah on Sunday, […]

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JAMB denies posting candidates outside chosen examination towns

Angel Ojonugwa April 28, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) –  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned the public against spreading the falsehood that it assigns candidates to examination centres outside their  chosen towns. This is contained in a statement issued to journalists in Abuja on Saturday by the Board’s Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin stated

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Daura Poly: Rector expresses concern over low enrolment

Angel Ojonugwa April 28, 2025

DAURA (Sundiata Scholar) – Katsina StateThe Rector of Federal Polytechnic Daura, Katsina State, Prof. Aliyu Mamman, has expressed concern about the low student enrolment at the institution. He expressed the concern in Daura on Friday during a press conference, ahead of the Polytechnic’s second Convocation scheduled for Saturday. Mamman attributed the low enrolment to

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2025 UTME: NANS Issues 72-hour Ultimatum, Threatens Protest Over Early Exam Schedule

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 28, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) leadership has demanded that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) immediately revise and adjust the examination timetable, insisting that no student should be scheduled for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) before 9 am, citing safety concerns. The student body has therefore

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FG’s N50bn: Why ASUU Remains Skeptical About Announced Funds

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 28, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has insisted that it will not trust the federal government’s claim of releasing N50 billion to cover earned allowances for academic and non-academic staff in federal universities until members receive bank alerts confirming the payments. The national president of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, revealed this during an

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Ogun Government to Supply 20,000 Furniture to Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 28, 2025

Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the distribution of 20,000 tables and chairs to schools in an effort to enhance the learning environment for students throughout Ogun State. The Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, made this known during a three-day training workshop for staff of the Ogun State Technical and Vocational […]

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JAMB apprehends 40 impersonators as parents lament early exam arrival time

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2025

No fewer than 40 individuals have been apprehended and are currently being prosecuted for impersonating candidates during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. Meanwhile, several parents and guardians are expressing frustration over the 6.30 am arrival time for the examination, arguing that

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Female student pours hot water on colleague in Abia

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2025

A female student from Abia State University, Uturu, Chinedu Faithful Nwagbuo, has been admitted to a hospital in Umuahia after she was attacked with hot water by another female student. Miss Nwagbuo, who is a 200-level student, sustained injuries from the hot water attack carried out by a 100-level female student during a dispute between […]

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JAMB refutes claims of assigning candidates outside chosen exam towns

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed rumours claiming that it allocates candidates to exam centres outside the towns they originally selected. Through a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, clarified that candidates are consistently assigned to centres within their chosen towns, depending on the available

Tertiary institutions

Matriculation: Don tasks students on academic excellence

Angel Ojonugwa April 27, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – Prof. Azikiwe Onwualu, President, African University of Science and Technology (AUST), has urged the matriculating students to be committed to academic excellence. Onwualu gave the advice at the university’s third matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 sessions in Abuja on Saturday. According to him, AUST is an international university,

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Lawmakers laud JAMB’s transparent examination process

Angel Ojonugwa April 25, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Senate Committee on tertiary institutions and TETFund has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its transparent and well-organised examination process in the ongoing UTME. The Chairman of the committee, Sen. Muntari Dandutse during the monitoring of the examination in Abuja on Friday, praised the board’s efforts

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Private school owners laud Edo govt over intervention on tax

Angel Ojonugwa April 25, 2025

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – The Coalition of Associations of Private Schools (CAPS) in Edo on Thursday lauded the swift intervention of the state government to the recent increase in taxes by the state Internal Revenue Service for private schools. The coalition gave the commendation in a statement made available on Thursday in Benin. The statement […]

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Student gunned down in alleged cult clash near Yabatech

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 25, 2025

A student from Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) was fatally shot on Tuesday in an incident suspected to be connected to cult violence, which occurred near the back entrance of the institution shortly after the student completed his examinations. Witnesses reported that the student, whose name has yet to be revealed, was confronted by a […]