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Ministry, CSACEFA collaborate on education reform

Angel Ojonugwa December 2, 2024

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

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Ex-minister tasks youths on integrity, personal development

Angel Ojonugwa December 2, 2024

ASABA (Sundiata Scholar) – Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, on Thursday in Asaba, charged youths in the country to build the culture of integrity for their personal development. Orubebe gave the charge at a One-day Youth Leaders’ Clinic for Secondary School Students in Delta, organised by the Abuja Leadership Centre, University […]

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ASUU decries number of first class graduates from private universities

Angel Ojonugwa December 1, 2024

WARRI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has frowned at the “increasing numbers of first-class graduates” churned out annually by private universities in the country. The ASUU National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, raised the concern on Thursday at an event organised by the body in honour of Prof. Andy Egwunyenga’s successful

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TETFund suspends foreign scholarship for academic staff

Angel Ojonugwa December 1, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) –  The Board of Trustees, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved the suspension of the foreign component of the TETFund Scholarship for Academic Staff (TSAS) Intervention with effect from Jan. 1 2025. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Director, Public Affairs […]

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Ebonyi Governor urges tertiary institutions to embark on production

Angel Ojonugwa December 1, 2024

ABAKILIKI (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has urged tertiary institutions in the country to embark on production of items for public use to boost the economy. Nwifuru made the call on Saturday in Abakaliki at the Festchript presentation in honour of Prof Chigozie Ogbu, the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the institution and former […]

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AFIT Commandant issues drug warning to 1,524 matriculating students

Angel Ojonugwa December 1, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), AVM Sani Rabe, has warned the 1,524 matriculating students against using illicit substances, stating that offenders will be expelled. Speaking during the 8th combined matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session in Kaduna on Saturday, AVM Rabe emphasised the

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163 bag First Class as MOAUA holds 12th convocation

Angel Ojonugwa December 1, 2024

UMUDIKE (Sundiata Scholar) – Abia The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia, says 163 students will bag first class honours degree during its 12th convocation ceremony. The Vice-Chancellor of MOUAU, Prof. Maduebibisi Iwe, who made this known on Thursday, said no fewer than 4,743 students would be conferred with first degrees for the […]

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Education most critical tool for development – Peter Obi

Angel Ojonugwa December 1, 2024

YOLA (Sundiata Scholar) – Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate under the platform of Labour Party (LP), describe education as the most critical tool for development and future of Nigerians. Obi stated this at the 20th Anniversary of America University of Nigeria (AUN) and Founders Day celebration in Yola on Saturday. Obi, who was the […]

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Educationist harps on recruitment of quality teachers in Oyo state

Angel Ojonugwa December 1, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – An educationist, Dr Olumuyiwa Bamgbose, has underscored the need for recruitment of quality teachers to revamp the education sector in Oyo State. In an interview with the News in Ibadan on Thursday, Bamgbose, the CEO of Educational Advancement Centre (EAC), said the quality of teachers employed in the sector would improve […]

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Peter Obi donates computers, printers to school in Adamawa

Angel Ojonugwa December 1, 2024

YOLA (Sundiata Scholar) – Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra, has donated 10 computers and printers to Saint Augustine College, Mayo-Belwa, Adamawa. Speaking at the presentation in Yola on Saturday, Obi said the gesture was to help students acquire more knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). “Today, we are talking about technology,

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Tyler Fray Foundation Unveils Music Scholarship in Collaboration with Ten Strings Music School

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 1, 2024

The Tyler Fray Foundation, in partnership with Ten Strings Music School, has introduced a transformative music scholarship aimed at empowering young Nigerian talents in the music industry. This initiative seeks to provide support for aspiring musicians to pursue their dreams and establish successful careers in the field. The foundation draws inspiration from the life of

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Bago Declares State of Emergency on Education in Niger North

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 30, 2024

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has declared a state of emergency on education in the Niger North Senatorial District during a project tour of the region. The governor highlighted his concern over the lack of adequate schools in many communities, particularly in Bangi and Mariga Local Government Area. He stated that the declaration is intended to […]

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NANS to Host 86th National Senate Sittings and Pre-Convention in Lagos

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 30, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the foremost student body in Nigeria and the Diaspora, has announced Lagos State as the venue for its 86th National Senate Sittings and Pre-Convention, scheduled to take place from 4 to 8 December 2024. In a statement shared with the media, the President of the Senate, NANS Headquarters, […]

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SAZU ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 30, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi, has announced a comprehensive and indefinite strike in pursuit of their demands from the university management. The decision was reached on Friday, 29 November 2024, during an emergency congress held at the university’s Yuli Campus in Bauchi. Speaking to journalists, the ASUU […]

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Kwara govt discourages branding of items donated to public schools

Angel Ojonugwa November 29, 2024

Ilorin, Nov. 27, 2024 (NAN) Kwara Government has discouraged the culture of branding materials donated to public school children with subtle or obvious political messages and indoctrination. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Moddibo-Kawu, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Ilorin. She says the practice, which includes

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Publishers seek involvement in education curriculum change

Angel Ojonugwa November 29, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Mr Uchenna Anioke, President and Chairman-in-Council, Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA), has called on the Federal Government to involve publishers in any education curriculum change. Anioke made the call at the 2024 Annual Conference and General Meeting of the association, on Thursday in Lagos. The conference had the theme: “Publishing

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Leaked memo uncovers new ways to secure university admissions in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 29, 2024

“My son registered and wrote the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) three times before he was able to secure admission into the university to study,” recounted Mr. Ifeanyi Ozoemena. Despite scoring over 200 in each sitting, Ifeanyi’s son struggled to gain admission to study computer science at a Southwest university. His breakthrough came only after […]

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Ajayi Crowther University Alumni Donate Sienna Bus to Support Alma Mater

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 29, 2024

The alumni association of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, has generously donated a Sienna bus worth millions of naira to the university. This contribution aims to facilitate the movement and activities of the institution’s principal officers. The donation was officially presented on Wednesday during the university’s 16th convocation ceremonies and alumni lecture,

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Swansea University 2025 PhD Scholarship for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 29, 2024

The integration of symbolic computing with machine learning models is crucial for advancing the discovery of governing knowledge in real-world systems. This proposed research focuses on developing Explainable Artificial Intelligence Computing for knowledge discovery applications, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in the field of Artificial Intelligence knowledge

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Educationist harps on recruitment of quality teachers in Oyo state

Angel Ojonugwa November 29, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – An educationist, Dr Olumuyiwa Bamgbose, has underscored the need for recruitment of quality teachers to revamp the education sector in Oyo State. In an interview with the in Ibadan on Thursday, Bamgbose, the CEO of Educational Advancement Centre (EAC), said the quality of teachers employed in the sector would improve the […]