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Kwara Secondary School Clash Leaves Several Students Injured

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 21, 2024

A clash between students from two secondary schools in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has reportedly left multiple students injured. The altercation, which occurred on Monday around 11:00 a.m., resulted in more than ten students sustaining injuries. According to an eyewitness, the incident

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Soludo Shuts Schools in Anambra Ahead of Senator Ubah’s Burial

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 21, 2024

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has directed the closure of schools in the Nnewi zone for one week to prevent potential unrest during the burial of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. This decision follows an attack by gunmen in Nnewi on Wednesday evening, which resulted in several fatalities and a vehicle being set ablaze. […]

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WAEC Blacklists 13 Schools, 14 Supervisors in Kogi Over Examination Malpractices

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 20, 2024

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has blacklisted 13 schools and 14 supervisors in Kogi State for their alleged involvement in examination malpractices. This development was disclosed by the Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, during a meeting in Lokoja with principals and supervisors implicated in the malpractice cases. Hon. Jones reiterated

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FG Dismisses Pro-Chancellor of Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, over Misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 20, 2024

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced the dismissal of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State, Ohieku Salami. The decision was attributed to conduct “unbecoming of his office” and violations of established procedures. A statement issued by Folashade Boriowo, Director of

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FG Dismisses UNIZIK VC, Dissolves Governing Council

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 20, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the dismissal of Dr. Bernard Odoh as Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and the dissolution of the university’s Governing Council. This decision follows allegations of irregularities in Odoh’s appointment and governance failures by the council. The announcement, signed by the Director of Press and Public

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Nigerian Government Allocates N112bn for Safe Schools Initiative

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 20, 2024

The Nigerian government has committed N112 billion to its National Plan for Safe Schools over the next three years, aiming to secure educational environments across the country. Marking Universal Children’s Day 2024, the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, announced this significant investment, highlighting its role in protecting children’s rights and

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FG urges tertiary institutions to focus on practical research

Angel Ojonugwa November 20, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has emphasised the need for tertiary institutions and research institutes to focus on practical teachings, research, and innovations to address Nigeria’s developmental challenges. This call was made by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, at the TETFund National Exhibition Fair in Abuja on Monday. Alausa

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I’ve defrayed 95% of N1.2bn debts I inherited–Outgoing NTI D-G

Angel Ojonugwa November 20, 2024

KADUNA ( Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Musa Garba-Maitafsir, outgoing Director-General of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, said he has defrayed over 95 per cent of the N1.2billion debts he inherited over three years ago. reports that he spoke on Monday in Kaduna while handing over the helm of affairs to the new director-general, Prof. […]

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Tinubu urges unions to partner with govt on funding blueprint for university system

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Ibadan urged unions in the universities to partner with government to develop a funding blueprint for the country’s university system. Tinubu said this while speaking at the 76th Founder’s Day and Convocation ceremonies of the University of Ibadan (UI). He said such a blueprint should […]

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NTI gets approval to award degree, says outgoing D-G

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) has been given the permission to award a degree of Education in Distance Learning, according to its outgoing Director-General, Prof. Musa Garba-Maitafsir. reports that he spoke on Monday in Kaduna when he handed over to his successor, Prof. Sa’adiyya Sani-Daura. Garba-Maitafsir said she was coming at

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Technical, vocational training now 80% practical- Alausa

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced a restructuring of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system to ensure that 80 per cent of the curriculum focuses on practical work. Alausa made the statement in Abuja on Sunday during a press conference to announce the Maiden Edition […]

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How Nigeria can harness policy on adolescent health- Stakeholders

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – Stakeholders in adolescent health have called for robust partnership and collaboration to harness Nigeria’s policy on adolescents and youths health to secure the nation’s future. They made the call at the Stakeholders Forum on Adolescent and Youth Health Policy in Nigeria on Sunday. reports that the University of Ibadan (UI) Research […]

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Kebbi to emulate Indonesian model to transform Almajiri system

Angel Ojonugwa November 19, 2024

BIRNIN KEBBI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Kebbi Government has stepped-up efforts to transform its Almajiri system of education by emulating the Indonesian model, Alhaji Sani Aliyu, Commissioner for Religious Affairs, has disclosed. The commissioner, who made this known on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Birnin Kebbi, said a government’s […]

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UNIBEN to honour 385 first-class graduates at its convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

The University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State, has announced the graduation of 385 first-class students across the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic sessions. This milestone will be celebrated during the institution’s 49th/50th convocation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. According to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lilian Salami, 206 students earned first-class honours in

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ATBU lecturer taken to court over alleged sexual harassment of student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

A lecturer from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, is facing legal action following allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by a married female postgraduate student. The allegations, brought forward by the student’s husband, Alhaji Ja’afaru Buba, through a lawyer, claim that the lecturer made

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Federal Government to Prioritise Technical Skills in University Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has pledged to reform Nigeria’s tertiary education system to ensure graduates possess essential technical skills. Speaking at the 2024 TETFund National Research Fair and Exhibition in Abuja, Dr. Alausa announced plans to shift the educational model towards a more practical framework, where “education is 20 per cent

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Canada Cancels Conversion of Study Permits to Permanent Residency for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

The Canadian government has implemented significant changes to its immigration policies, effectively eliminating the pathway for international students to transition from study permits to permanent residency. As part of these adjustments, international students will now be required to return to their home countries once their study visas expire. The government has also

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Technical, vocational education critical to tackling challenges – Tinubu

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

AUCHI – EDO (Sundiata Scholar) – President Bola Tinubu says technical and vocational education are critical to addressing and solving challenges in the country. Tinubu made the call at the 26th and 29th combined convocation ceremony of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo on Saturday. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Regional Development, Chief Abubakar Momoh,

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Ododo approves N8bn infrastructural projects for new Kogi varsity

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has approved the disbursement of N8 billion for several infrastructural projects at the newly established Kogi State University, Kabba (KOSUK). Mr Wemi Jones, the state’s Commissioner for Education, disclosed this in an interview on Saturday in Lokoja. Jones said the approved fund would cover the construction […]

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16,614 candidates write TRCN Professional qualifying exams

Angel Ojonugwa November 18, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – No fewer than 16,614 candidates have participated in the Batch ‘B’ Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) across the country. The Acting Registrar of TRCN, Dr Stella Nwokeocha, who disclosed this while monitoring the examination in one of the centres in Abuja on Saturday,