The Chinese Government Scholarship—High-Level Postgraduate Programme is a fully funded scholarship established by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. It aims to support select Chinese universities in attracting exceptional international students to undertake
The Jigawa State College of Education has begun the payment of outstanding allowances owed to its casual workers. The payment, totalling ₦17,028,000, was approved by the state governor, Malam Umar Namadi. According to the registrar of the college, Mr. Bala Isyaku, the amount has been disbursed to 203 eligible casual workers through online transfers via […]
The Kogi State government has revealed that it spent ₦20 billion on the Kogi State University, Kabba, which was established two years ago. The disclosure was made by the State Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, during a keynote address at the Professor Mathew Ajibero memorial lecture. The lecture, organised by the Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute in […]
A professor of Public and Community Health Nursing at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Elkenah Ndie, has advised against recommending specific yam varieties for diabetic patients. Speaking during NOUN’s 30th Inaugural Lecture in Abuja, Professor Ndie emphasised that portion control, rather than the type of yam consumed, should be the focus of […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has voiced concerns about the increasing number of first-class graduates emerging from private universities in Nigeria. ASUU’s National President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, described the trend as troubling, warning that it could compromise academic integrity if adopted by public universities without adequate regulation.
AKURE (Sundiata Scholar) – Public Complaints Commission (PCC) and stakeholders have called for promotion of technical education to reframe public perception of Higher National Degree (HND) and bachelor’s degree disparity in civil service across the country. Mr Kehinde Oni, PCC Federal Commissioner representing Ondo State, who made the call during a town hall/public
AMAEKPU (Sundiata Scholar) – Abia,Gov. Alex Otti of Abia on Wednesday inaugurated Ofali Agwu Smart School to promote digital learning in the state.Otti said this on Wednesday during the inauguration of Ofali Agwu Smart School in Amaekpu Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area. reports that the project was facilitated by the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal
LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame says African School of Governance (ASG) will carry the aspirations of the African continent. Kagame said the institution was founded with the expectation that, through its teaching, research and advocacy, something convincing and capable of changing the lives of Africans would emerge. In a statement, ASG
KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – in Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State, on Wednesday, inaugurated 10 Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses to provide affordable transportation for workers in the North West region. The buses were inaugurated at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Secretariat in Kano. In a speech, Kabir-Yusuf commended President Bola Tinubu
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has introduced a new strategy focused on promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), enhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and raising the overall standard of education. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has called on universities to set up Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) to address cases of sexual harassment and ensure timely intervention within the university community. Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, made the call at a national summit on sexual harassment in tertiary education in Nigeria
The International Institute for Publishing Studies (UIIPS) at the University of Abuja is pleased to invite applications from qualified candidates for admission into its prestigious professional degree program, the Master’s in Publishing Studies (MPS), for the 2023/2024 Academic Session (Stream II). This program is designed to equip professionals with advanced skills and
The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) invites all candidates who successfully completed their online registration for admission into the 11th Regular Course to participate in the Automated Physical/Credential Screening, Computer-Based Test (CBT), Medical Screening, and Board Interview exercises. These activities are scheduled to commence on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at
The GTCO Summer Internship Programme is designed to offer highly skilled and driven African students abroad practical experience in developing innovative solutions that set benchmarks for excellence locally and globally. This programme provides participants with hands-on work experience, enabling them to collaborate directly with specific GTCO divisions. The knowledge and
Unlock the door to a brighter future with the Summit University Undergraduate Scholarship Programme. This initiative is designed to help Nigerian students achieve their academic aspirations by providing financial assistance and fostering educational excellence. Apply today to take the first step towards realising your academic goals and shaping your future! Benefits of
The Chevron Internship Programme is part of Chevron’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and its support for the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme. This initiative offers valuable learning opportunities to Nigerian students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programmes. The programme is designed to help students build and apply
National Scholarships aim to honour well-rounded excellence. These awards are granted based on exceptional academic achievements and are targeted at candidates who exhibit creativity, innovative thinking, and a strong passion for learning. In addition to academic excellence, national scholarships celebrate outstanding accomplishments in extracurricular activities,
KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has announced plans to establish a centre for archiving and preserving indigenous films, with a focus on Kannywood productions. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sagir Abass, disclosed this on Monday in Kano during the Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market and Festival (KILAF24) conference held
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, has called on young innovators to take the lead in driving Nigeria’s future growth. Ahmad spoke in Abuja on Monday, at the second annual National Science, Technology, and Innovation Project Exhibition for senior secondary school students from all 36 states and the Federal […]
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has commenced the review of the curriculum for the National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology as part of efforts to reposition polytechnics. At the opening of the three-day workshop for the review in Abuja on Monday, the Executive Secretary of NBTE, Idris Bugaje,