Tertiary institutions

UNIBEN new VC assesses student hostels

Angel Ojonugwa December 4, 2024

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

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Borno govt approves N730m scholarships for 26,888 indigent students

Angel Ojonugwa December 4, 2024

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

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UNICEF to launch project to provide education for 2 million out-of-school children

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 4, 2024

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Global Partnership for Education Accelerated Funding (GPE-AF) project, has unveiled plans to assist two million out-of-school children in Northeast Nigeria. The programme aims to facilitate these children’s enrolment in schools and ensure access to quality learning

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Kano Governor Visits Students on Foreign Scholarship in India

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 4, 2024

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has commended the outstanding academic achievements of students sponsored by his administration to further their education in India. While visiting the students at Sharjah University in India, Yusuf expressed pride in their commitment and successes, describing their accomplishments as tangible evidence of the value of investing in

Edu News

Kwara Teacher Penalised for Alleged Assault on Corps Member

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 4, 2024

The Kwara State Government has taken disciplinary action against a school teacher accused of mistreating a youth corps member assigned to Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. Hajia Fatimoh Hamzat Nike has been demoted by two grade levels, according to a joint statement issued in Ilorin by the Commissioner of Education and Human Capital […]

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Oyo State Government Prepares to Onboard 5,600 Newly Recruited Teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 4, 2024

The Oyo State Government has announced plans to onboard 5,600 newly recruited teachers, beginning with a verification exercise slated for December 5 to December 16, 2024. Addressing the press in Ibadan, the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr Nureni Adeniran, disclosed that the verification exercise would be conducted at […]

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Private School Fees: Stakeholders share contrasting views

Angel Ojonugwa December 3, 2024

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 […]

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Al-Qalam varsity to confer late Yar’adua with doctorate degree, others

Angel Ojonugwa December 3, 2024

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 […]

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Federal Government Pledges Commitment to Revitalising Polytechnic Education – Minister

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 3, 2024

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has reiterated the federal government’s dedication to revitalising polytechnic education by equipping federal polytechnics to produce skilled graduates capable of meeting the demands of Nigeria’s evolving economy. Speaking on Tuesday during the inauguration of a one-storey lecture room and laboratory building, alongside the

Scholarships

Vienna Biocenter Summer School Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 3, 2024

The Vienna BioCenter Summer School offers an exceptional opportunity for around 20 undergraduate students to collaborate with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific setting. The programme is designed to attract outstanding students globally, fostering a vibrant and diverse learning environment. It serves as excellent preparation for students considering graduate

Fellowships

Wilson Centre 2025 Agents of Change Youth Fellowship Programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 3, 2024

The Agents of Change Youth Fellowship is a professional initiative offered by the Wilson Centre’s Middle East Programme and Environmental Change and Security Programme. This fellowship is designed to support emerging leaders from the MENA region dedicated to tackling climate change, water security, and peace. The 2025 programme emphasises water-related challenges in the

Scholarships

American University of Beirut MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Programme for African Students 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 3, 2024

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme offers comprehensive scholarships through a partnership with the American University of Beirut (AUB). This initiative is designed to equip young individuals with the skills to become “agents of change” within their communities, nations, and regions. As part of the programme, scholars participate in workshops,

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PLANE urges KDSG to employ qualified teachers to address leaning gaps

Angel Ojonugwa December 2, 2024

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 […]

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Katsina varsity promotes 15 to professorship, others

Angel Ojonugwa December 2, 2024

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 […]

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Okpebholo reinstates sacked Ambrose Alli varsity staff

Angel Ojonugwa December 2, 2024

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 […]

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Bullying: Stakeholders urge PTA-school collaboration

Angel Ojonugwa December 2, 2024

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,

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Omoregie assumes duty as UNIBEN’s 11th VC

Angel Ojonugwa December 2, 2024

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 […]

Scholarships

E-JUST TICAD8 African Scholarships for African Postgraduate Students 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 2, 2024

E-JUST offers the “E-JUST TICAD8 African Scholarships for STI” – also known as TICAD8 Scholarships – aimed at developing high-quality human resources in the field of STI (Science, Technology, and Innovation) to contribute to the future African STI network and beyond. These scholarships are provided through the cooperation of the Egyptian government and JICA (Japan […]

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CardinalStone 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme for Nigerian Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 2, 2024

CardinalStone is seeking to recruit resourceful, analytical, and driven Graduate Trainees who are passionate about selling in the financial services sector and have actively taken steps to develop themselves and enhance their profiles to gain a competitive edge. Are you smart, open to learning, passionate about financial services, and eager to join a team of […]

Scholarships

Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) 2025 Scholarship Programme for Students Globally

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 2, 2024

You are invited to apply for the Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Scholars Programme 2025, which is open to students from developing countries. WMI is a charitable foundation located in Bristol, Vermont, USA, and is recognised under the United States Internal Revenue Service. This scholarship is typically awarded for the full duration of the study; however, […]