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Ph.D holder employed as cleaner at Ebonyi State University, sparks outcry

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 4, 2025

Dr. Enyi Paul Onyebuchi, a 45-year-old man from Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, holds a Ph.D in Mathematics but currently works as a cleaner at Ebonyi State University—a situation that has drawn widespread criticism from many concerned citizens of the state. During an interview

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KNSG announces resumption dates for primary, secondary schools

Angel Ojonugwa April 4, 2025

KANO (Sundiata Scholar)  –  The  Kano State Government has announced the resumption dates for schools in the state for third term of the 2024/2025  academic session. This is contained in a statement  by Balarebe Kiru, the Director, Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Education,  on Friday in Kano. According to him, public and private

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75 students benefit from NELFUND in Oyo College of Nursing

Angel Ojonugwa April 4, 2025

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – Seventy-five students of Oyo State College of Nursing, Eleyele, Ibadan, have benefitted from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Dotun Oyelade. According to the statement, 78 students of the college applied for

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UniCal to host ACCE international conference

Angel Ojonugwa April 4, 2025

CALABAR (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Calabar (UniCal) will host the 26th Annual International Conference of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE). The conference, scheduled for Oct. 21 – 24, has the theme: ‘Communication and Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the Era of AI, Big Data, and Cultural Transformation.’ Speaking in Calabar on

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Kwara Govt, TAU to upgrade Omu-Aran hospital to a teaching hospital

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 4, 2025

The Kwara State Government on Thursday agreed to upgrade the General Hospital in Omu-Aran into a teaching hospital that will serve medical students from Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), which is situated in Oko, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that TAU will be responsible for training healthcare […]

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Delta Government gives unapproved schools 21 days to comply or face closure

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 4, 2025

The Delta State Government has pledged to close down every nursery and primary school operating without official approval across the state. This action is being implemented “to sanitise the private sector participation in the primary education sector in the state.” This was stated in a special announcement released by the government and signed by the […]

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Fire guts North-West University, destroys property

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 4, 2025

A blaze erupted at the city campus of North-West University Kano on Thursday, destroying property estimated to be worth millions of Naira. Although no fatalities were recorded, one staff member sustained injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. The fire, which began around 11:20 am, affected the offices belonging to the Head of […]

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World Bank Approves $1.08 Billion Loan to Nigeria for Education, Nutrition, Economic Resilience

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 3, 2025

The World Bank has sanctioned three financing operations amounting to $1.08 billion to aid Nigeria in the areas of education, nutrition, and economic resilience. As stated on the bank’s website on Wednesday, the concessional loans are intended to enhance education quality, strengthen household and community resilience, and improve nutrition for underserved populations. The

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JAMB Urges Candidates to Print Slip for Mock Examination

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 3, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised candidates preparing for the 2025 optional UTME mock examination to print their notification slip to facilitate their participation in the exam. JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, revealed this in a statement released to journalists in Abuja on Thursday. Benjamin stated that the

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Yabatech rector tasks students, researchers on waste-to-energy project

Angel Ojonugwa April 3, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has charged students and researchers to maximise opportunities presented by its Plastogas project, an innovative waste-to-energy initiative, to contribute to national development. The Rector, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, gave the charge on Thursday in an interview in Lagos. He said that the project focused on

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Taraba Teachers Decry Unpaid Six-Month Salaries, Other Challenges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 3, 2025

Some primary school teachers in Taraba State have expressed frustration over the government’s poor treatment, citing the non-payment of five months’ salary arrears and inadequate school facilities. According to the teachers, the government’s free education policy has not been effective and has further worsened conditions in schools while also negatively

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Sanwo-Olu Approves Infrastructure Upgrade for LASUCOM

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 3, 2025

The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) is set to undergo major infrastructural improvements following Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s approval of various expansion and renovation projects for the institution. These projects, assigned to contractors and overseen by the Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA), mark the first phase of a

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Sterling Bank CEO advocates student loans for private universities

Angel Ojonugwa April 3, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sterling Bank, Abubakar Suleiman, has called on the Federal Government to extend the student loan scheme to private universities. Suleiman made the appeal in Abuja on Wednesday at a colloquium marking the 50th birthday of Sim Shagaya, Chancellor of Miva Open University. The event celebrated […]

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Tinubu Celebrates JABU University Chancellor Adegbulugbe on His 70th Birthday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to the Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun, Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, as he marks his 70th birthday. Tinubu praised Adegbulugbe for his remarkable accomplishments and his contributions to academia, evangelism, business, and philanthropy. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by

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Korea Agency to Launch Education Support Initiative in Ekiti Smart School

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2025

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is set to commence the second phase of its educational support initiative at the Ekiti Smart School, located in Ijan-Ekiti, within the Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Professor Femi Akinwumi, revealed this while hosting a […]

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JAMB Gears Up for 2025 UTME, Trains 2,661 Proctors, Establishes Guidelines

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2025

In preparation for the 2025 Mock-UTME and the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has provided training to no fewer than 2,661 proctors on the procedures involved in its examination processes. While outlining the guidelines for the proctors, the board encouraged them to be thorough in their duties and […]

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NGO pledges sustainable efforts toward keeping street kids in schools

Angel Ojonugwa April 2, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – An NGO, Street2School Initiative, has pledged continued support toward ensuring that children rescued from the streets and enrolled in schools are retained in the system. Founder of the organisation, Ms Oluwatosin Olowoyeye-Taiwo, told on Wednesday in Lagos that the initiative had adopted a multi-faceted approach to sustaining the parents,

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Ondo varsity best graduating student rewarded with N500,000

Angel Ojonugwa April 2, 2025

OKITIPUPA (Sundiata Scholar) – Ondo State Mr Stephen Emeomi-Magi, the best graduating student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has been rewarded with N500,000 by the Ahoanaruogho family of Benin, Edo. OAUSTECH’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in

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FG, French govt. train 500 artisans in Oyo

Angel Ojonugwa April 2, 2025

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government in collaboration with French government says it has trained no fewer than 500 artisans, in its effort to provide employment to the youths and make them self-reliant. Mrs Opeyemi Olawore, the Public Relations Officer, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, disclosed this on Wednesday in

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74,452 schoolgirls benefit from financial assistance under AGILE project in Kano

Angel Ojonugwa April 2, 2025

KANO (Sundiata Post) – No fewer than 74,452 schoolgirls have benefited from financial assistance under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project in Kano State. reports that AGILE is a project initiated by the Federal Ministry of Education and supported by the World Bank. The initiative is being implemented across 18 states […]