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FUTA Celebrates 519 First-Class Graduands at Combined Convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 23, 2024

The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) is set to honour 519 students graduating with First-Class honours during its combined 34th and 35th convocation ceremonies. This announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, at a press briefing marking the

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Minister of Education urged to address university strikes through online earning

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 23, 2024

In light of persistent strikes affecting Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, Abba Michael, the head of the Institute of Commercial Management United Kingdom (ICM-UK) in Nigeria, has advocated for the adoption of online education as a solution. Michael called on Tunji Alausa, the newly appointed Minister of Education, to promote online learning programmes in Nigerian

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Oyo SUBEB releases first batch of newly recruited teachers, caregivers

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has released the names of 5,600 newly recruited primary school teachers and 80 caregivers. SUBEB Chairman, Dr Nureni Adeniran, who disclosed this in Ibadan on Wednesday, said the list was duly approved by Gov. Seyi Makinde. He added the newly engaged teachers and […]

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Stranded Zamfara students in Cyprus: Parents seek Lawal’s intervention

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – The parents and guardians of the Zamfara students stranded in Cyprus have called for Gov. Dauda Lawal’s urgent intervention. The Chairman of the parent’s association, Ibrahim Tudu, made the appeal while addressing newsmen in Gusau on Wednesday.Tudu called on the state government to take tentative measures to rescue their children.He said,

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3,700 students write National Sec. Commission’s MLA examinations in Nigeria

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – No fewer than 3,700 students from Senior Secondary (SS) classes two and three, on Wednesday began writing the National Senior Secondary Education Commission’s (NSSEC) Monitoring of Learners Achievement (MLA) examination in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary (ES) of NSSEC, Dr. Iyela Ajayi, disclosed this to newsmen at the sideline of the

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UniCal VC kick-starts activities to mark varsity’s 50th anniversary

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

CALABAR (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Florence Obi, the Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar (UniCal), has commenced activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the university. The theme of the celebration is: “50 Years of Impactful Knowledge and Service to Humanity”Obi said at a press conference in Calabar on Wednesday that the anniversary was a celebration […]

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FG dissolves Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity governing council

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has ordered the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, over “grave breaches of the laws governing the university’’. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa gave the order in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, by Mrs Folashade […]

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Obasanjo urges completion of national library headquarters

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the completion of the National Library of Nigeria’s headquarters. Obasanjo made this call at the 60th anniversary celebration and ‘Lit for Life Africa Festival’ of the National Library of Nigeria (NLN) in Abuja on Wednesday. He stated that completing the […]

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pro-chancellor varsity of health sciences

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has announced the sack of Mr Ohieku Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State, The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the announcement in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, by Folashade Boriowo […]

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Sacked UNIZIK VC Obtained Professorship Fraudulently, Says Zamfara University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 22, 2024

The Federal University of Gusau (FUGUS), Zamfara State, has distanced itself from claims made by Bernard Odoh, the recently dismissed Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), regarding his professorship. Odoh’s tenure was terminated following allegations surrounding his appointment, recruitment process, and academic qualifications. He had asserted that he was

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Erasmus Mundus 2025 Masters Scholarship in Imaging Sciences

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 22, 2024

Applications are now open for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) in Imaging 2025, offering students from around the globe the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in imaging sciences while experiencing Europe’s academic excellence. This prestigious Master’s programme, funded by the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) initiative, focuses on cutting-edge

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Stanbic IBTC Launches 2024 Digital Skills Development Programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 22, 2024

The Digital Skills Empowerment Programme (DiSEP) is a strategic initiative to identify and nurture digitally skilled individuals, equipping them with essential training and development to support Stanbic IBTC Group’s digital transformation efforts. This programme also addresses the shortage of digital talent in the job market. DiSEP offers an intensive learning experience

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UNIBEN VC inaugurates ultra-modern recreation centre for students

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Lilian Salami, Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday inaugurated a multi-million naira ultra-modern students recreation centre at the Ugbowo campus of the institution. reports that the edifice was donated by the University of Benin Alumni Association of North America (UBAANA). The vice-chancellor said the new recreation centre, the first of

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WAEC bans 13 schools in Kogi for examination malpractices

Angel Ojonugwa November 22, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Sholar) – The West African Examination Counci (WAEC) has banned 13 schools in Kogi for various degrees of examination malpractices in the 2023/2024 examinations. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr. Wemi Jones, made the disclosure during a meeting with some principals and supervisors who were indicted by WAEC for the examination malpractices.

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Oborevwori Allocates N713 Million for 2024 Delta State Bursary Award

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 22, 2024

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the release of N713 million for the 2024 bursary award aimed at supporting students of Delta State origin studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday in Asaba, the Executive Secretary of the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr. […]

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First Lady Announces N50m Endowment Fund for YABATECH’s Best Female Student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 22, 2024

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, announced the creation of a N50 million endowment fund dedicated to the overall best female student at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) yesterday. The announcement coincided with the conferment of a Fellowship Award to her during the college’s 36th convocation held in Yaba, Lagos. Representing the First Lady, Wahab […]

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FG Reinstates Ikechebelu, Modebelu as UNIZIK Acting VC and Registrar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 22, 2024

The Federal Government has reinstated Professor Joseph Ikechebelu as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK). This announcement was made by Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education. According to Sani-Gwarzo, the reinstatement followed the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, through a letter dated

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UNICROSS Postgraduate Admission Form 2024/2025 – Application Procedure

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 21, 2024

The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), formerly known as Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), has commenced the sale of Postgraduate Admission Forms for the 2024/2025 academic session. This opportunity is available for candidates aspiring to enrol in Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, and Doctorate programmes across various faculties and disciplines.

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ESUT Releases 2024/2025 Supplementary Admission Form

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 21, 2024

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has announced the commencement of its supplementary admission process for the 2024/2025 academic session. T his opportunity is available to suitable candidates who chose ESUT as their first or preferred institution in the 2024 UTME but have not yet been offered admission into the regular undergraduate […]

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FCT College of Education to Hold Combined Convocation for Over 1,000 Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 21, 2024

The Federal Capital Territory College of Education, Zuba, has announced its 3rd combined convocation ceremony, set to honour more than 1,000 graduates. Speaking during a pre-convocation press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the Provost, Dr Sule Mundi, revealed that the graduates would receive the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) across 28 programmes. Dr Mundi noted