Tertiary institutions

Covenant University emerges first in inter-disciplinary science research in West Africa

Angel Ojonugwa November 26, 2024

SANGO – OTA (Sundiata Scholar) – Ogun Covenant University at Ota in Ogun says it emerged the best West African University in Inter-disciplinary Science Research Ranking for 2025 in Times Higher Education. The institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, made the

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519 bag first class as FUTA graduates 6,405 students

Angel Ojonugwa November 26, 2024

AKURE (Sundiata Scholar) – No fewer than 519 graduands bagged First Class Honours as the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) holds its combined 34th and 35th Convocation in the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions. The Vice Chancellor of FUTA, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, stated this on Friday in Akure during a news conference heralding the […]

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Nasarawa Govt. disburses N394.5m bursary allowance to 10,000 students

Angel Ojonugwa November 26, 2024

LAFIA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Nasarawa State Government has begun the disbursement of N394.55 million bursary allowance to 10,000 students of the state origin in different tertiary institutions in the country. Gov. Abdullahi Sule declared the official commencement of the disbursement on Friday at the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia. Sule, represented by the

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Akpabio pledges enabling laws to enhance polytechnics’ capacity

Angel Ojonugwa November 26, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Senate President Godswill Akpabio has promised to ensure enabling laws that would enhance the capacity of the nation’s polytechnics. Akpabio, represented by Sen. Dandutse Muntari, was speaking in Abuja on Friday at a One-Day Retreat for National Assembly Members, Chairmen of Governing Council, Rectors and other Stakeholders in the education

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Fed. varsity, Gusau denies awarding professorship to sacked UNIZIK V-C

Angel Ojonugwa November 26, 2024

GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal University Gusau in Zamfara has denied awarding Professorship to the sacked Vice-Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Akwa, Dr Bernard Odoh, insisting that he has never worked in the institution. The vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Muazu Abubakar, stated this at a press briefing in Gusau on

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Nigeria’s brain drain: Mimiko sees opportunity for growth

Angel Ojonugwa November 26, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has called Nigerians to turn the challenges of brain drain into opportunities for economic development. Mimiko made the call while delivering the convocation lecture of the University of Benin titled: “The Poor also Deserve Education: Our Founding Heroes’ Legacies in Educational Equity and

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Out-of-School: UNICEF enrolls 384,545 children in Adamawa in 2024

Angel Ojonugwa November 26, 2024

YOLA (Sundiata Scholar) –  The United Nations Children Population Funds (UNICEF) says it enrolled no fewer than 384,545 children, among which 190,557 are girls, in its 2024 Enrolment Drive and Back to School campaign in Adamawa. Mr Raphael Ayedigba, UNICEF Education Officer, Bauchi field office, disclosed this at the 2024 programme review and 2025-2027 work […]

Fellowships

Thrive Capital 2025 Fellowship/Internship for Aspiring Tech Innovators

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 25, 2024

The Thrive Capital Fellowship 2025 is an esteemed 10-week summer programme designed for college students entering their junior year who are passionate about startups, entrepreneurship, and investment. Participants will gain practical experience working alongside Thrive Capital’s team and its portfolio companies in New York City. This paid internship includes a $40,000

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World Bank promises more support to education in Katsina

Angel Ojonugwa November 25, 2024

KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – World Bank has promised to continue to provide necessary support to the Katsina State Governmenttoward the development of the education sector. The World Bank Country Director, Dr Ndiam Diop, made the promise in Katsina on Thursday at the Adolescent Girls Initiative forLearning and Empowerment (AGILE) project Implementation Support

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FCT College of Education holds combined convocation for 1,000 graduates

Angel Ojonugwa November 25, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Capital Territory College of Education, Zuba, says plans have been concluded for its 3rd combined convocation for more than 1000 graduates. The Provost of the college, Dr Sule Mundi, disclosed this during a pre-convocation press conference, in Abuja on Wednesday. Mudi said that the 1000 graduates would be presented […]

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UNICEF seeks urgent collaboration to address climate change

Angel Ojonugwa November 25, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent collaborative efforts to address climate change for the well-being of Nigerian children. According to UNICEF, climate change puts the children’s future at risk. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF Field Office for South West Nigeria, made the remark at an event held […]

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Fire Destroys Property Worth Millions at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 25, 2024

A fire outbreak at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has destroyed property valued at millions of naira. The incident, which occurred early Saturday morning, affected the hospital’s Emergency and Accident Unit. Reports indicate that the fire, which originated around 5 a.m. in a paediatrics consultant’s office

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TASUED Set to Graduate First Batch of PhD Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 25, 2024

The Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, is preparing to graduate its inaugural group of 67 PhD students during the 16th convocation ceremony. This announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwole Banjo, during a pre-convocation press briefing on Friday. Professor Banjo also revealed that among the projects to be inaugurated by

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Principal Suspended Over Poor Meals in Akwa Ibom School

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 25, 2024

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet, has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. Nse Sunday Umoh, the principal of Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep, in the Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. Concerns over irregularities in the feeding of boarding students prompted the suspension. This action followed the circulation of a

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University of Ibadan Establishes Wole Soyinka Institute

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 25, 2024

As part of its 76th Foundation Day Anniversary, the University of Ibadan (UI) has launched the Wole Soyinka Institute to honour its distinguished alumnus, Nobel laureate Prof. Oluwole Akinwande Babatunde Soyinka, a globally celebrated author, humanist, and civil rights activist. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, announced the decision of the

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FUTMinna Postpones Resumption for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 25, 2024

The Federal University of Technology, Minna has announced a postponement of the resumption date for the 2024/2025 academic session. The university stated that academic activities are now scheduled to begin on Monday, 20th January 2025. This decision was taken to ensure a more conducive atmosphere for teaching, research, and learning, considering prevailing circumstances.

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NANS Expresses Concern Over Worsening Hunger, Economic Crisis in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 24, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to tackle hunger and economic challenges in the country, warning that citizens are facing severe hardship. In a statement issued on Saturday by Abdulyekinn Odunayo, Clerk of the Senate at NANS headquarters, the association criticised the prevailing conditions,

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NECO Approves More International Schools for SSCE

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 24, 2024

The National Examinations Council (NECO) announced on Saturday the accreditation of additional international schools as part of its efforts to expand its global reach. In a statement, NECO’s acting Director of Public Relations, Azeez Sanni, revealed that the newly accredited schools are located in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea. According to Sanni, NECO’s

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Academic Luminary and Gender Advocate, Prof Olabisi Aina Retires from OAU at 70

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 23, 2024

For three memorable days, the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, celebrated the remarkable career of renowned academic and gender advocate, Prof Olabisi Idowu Aina, who retired at the age of 70 after nearly 40 years of exemplary service. Prof Aina’s profound contributions to academia, especially in advancing gender research and policy in Nigeria, […]

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25% of Kano primary schools have only 1 teacher for all six grades, PLANE reports

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 23, 2024

The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), an education initiative funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has disclosed that approximately 25% of primary schools in Kano State operate with only one teacher catering to all six primary grades. This revelation was made on Thursday during the presentation of findings […]