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Abiodun Grants N2.5 Million to OOU’s Best Graduate, N500,000 to Others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 1, 2025

Governor Dapo Abiodun has granted a cash prize of N2.5 million to Miss Aishat Anuoluwapo Dauda, the overall best graduating student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye. The 19-year-old awardee completed her studies in the Department of Economics, under the Faculty of Social

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Abia State to Introduce Igbo Language as a Mandatory Subject in Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 1, 2025

The Abia State government has announced plans to make the Igbo language a compulsory subject in its education curriculum to help preserve the language and prevent its extinction. This announcement was made by the Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu, who attended the final day of an Igbo-themed competition, “Ekere Mgba Akpauche,” organized by the Catholic Diocese […]

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JAMB Extends Suspension of Law Programme Admissions to Fountain University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 1, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared the suspension of admissions into the Law Faculty at Fountain University, Osogbo, for the 2025/26 academic session due to violations of regulatory guidelines. This decision was made just two days after the Board announced the suspension of eight universities for exceeding their admission quotas. In a […]

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JAMB Reschedules 2025 UTME Registration to Begin on February 3

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 31, 2025

The registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will now start on Monday, February 3, instead of the initially planned date of January 31. Fabian Benjamin, the public communication advisor for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), announced this in a statement on Friday. JAMB explained that the adjustment was necessary to […]

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JAMB Introduces New Feature to Help Candidates with Lost SIM Cards Before UTME/DE Registration

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 31, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched a new option to support candidates who are unable to retrieve their lost SIM cards previously linked to their registrations. JAMB made this announcement on Thursday via X, stating that the new feature is now accessible at all its Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. The examination board […]

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Why ASUU Remains Silent on UNIABUJA’s Leadership Dispute

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 30, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has explained why it has not yet issued a public statement regarding the controversy surrounding the appointment of a vice chancellor at the University of Abuja. ASUU is widely recognized for publicly expressing its position on issues related to vice chancellor appointments, particularly in federal universities, such as […]

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KWASU responds to JAMB’s suspension of its law programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 30, 2025

The administration of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has expressed its willingness to adhere to the one-year suspension of its law programme imposed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). On Wednesday, JAMB issued a statement declaring that it would not facilitate admissions into the law programme of eight designated universities, including KWASU,

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AAU Annuls Written Final-Year Exams Due to Unruly Celebrations

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 30, 2025

The administration of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has declared the annulment of certain final-year examinations conducted on Wednesday due to the “unruly celebrations” exhibited by graduating students within the institution’s premises. A formal statement released by Mr. Mike Ade Oladenika, the institution’s Head of Information/Public Relations and Protocol,

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JAMB Suspends Law Admissions in Eight Universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 30, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has put a stop to Law admissions in eight universities for the 2025/2026 academic year. This decision follows the Council of Legal Education (CLE)’s suspension of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in these institutions due to breaches of regulatory guidelines. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin,

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MTN Foundation distributes learning materials to 287 students in Nasarawa

Angel Ojonugwa January 29, 2025

LAFIA (Sundiata Post) – Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) Foundation, has distributed learning materials to no fewer than 287 students of Junior Government Secondary School, Lafia West, Nasarawa State. Mr ThankGod Otorkpa, Regional General Manager of MTN, distributed the learning materials, which comprised of school bags and notebooks to the beneficiaries on Wednesday

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FG to Take Action Against Miracle Centres – Education Minister

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 29, 2025

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has stated that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Education to introduce innovative strategies to enhance the global ranking of Nigerian universities. He explained that this directive was a key reason behind his appointment as the substantive Minister of Education following the President’s cabinet reshuffle. Alausa

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Reps Panel Denies Allegation of N50M Bribe for 2025 University Budgets Approval

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 29, 2025

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on University Education, Mr. Abubakar Fulata, has dismissed claims that his committee demanded a bribe of N50 million from each vice-chancellor of federal universities as a requirement for approving their 2025 budgets, stating that there is no truth to the allegation. A report published by Premium Times […]

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27 youths to begin 2-year training in Poland, Denmark – NBTE

Angel Ojonugwa January 29, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – No fewer than 27 Nigerian youths will travel abroad for skills training through the Nigerian Youth Skills Empowerment (NYSE) II programme in Poland and Denmark.At the presentation of the selected apprentices in Abuja on Tuesday, Prof. Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), stated that the

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JAMB 2025 UTME Registration, Mock, and Examination Dates (FULL DETAILS)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 28, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released significant dates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced that the sale of forms will commence on January 31, 2025, and conclude on March 5, 2025. For Direct Entry applicants, the sale of application forms and e-PIN vending will […]

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13 Countries Providing Affordable or Free PhD Programs for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 28, 2025

Undertaking a PhD can be costly, but some nations provide affordable or tuition-free education for students from abroad. These nations offer low tuition rates alongside scholarships to cover living costs and other expenses. Germany, Austria, and Norway provide either tuition-free doctoral education or low tuition fees. Additionally, many of these nations extend financial

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UNICEF moves to reduce out-of-school children in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina

Angel Ojonugwa January 27, 2025

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has reiterated its commitment to supporting Jigawa, Kano and Katsina States to reduce the high rate of out-of-school children and improve the education sector. The UNICEF Chief of Kano Field Office, Mr Rahama Mohammed-Farah, made the disclosure at a media briefing on the International Day […]

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WARA 2025 West African Scholar Mobility Fellowship Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 27, 2025

The West African Research Association (WARA) is delighted to offer research funding and assistance to young scholars in West Africa through its West African Scholar Mobility Fellowship (WASMF) initiative. This initiative demonstrates our dedication to expanding opportunities for emerging scholars in West Africa and promoting collaboration and exchange across the Atlantic.

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2025 NITDA Digital Literacy Initiative: Free Courses for All

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 27, 2025

The NITDA Digital Literacy for All Program (DL4All) is a project aimed at equipping every individual with essential digital skills to succeed in the modern, interconnected world. NITDA is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Education to guarantee that all Nigerian students, from primary to tertiary levels, acquire 21st-century digital competencies before graduating.

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Lawal Offers Employment to 16 Zamfara Nursing Graduates from Sudan

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 26, 2025

The Zamfara State Government has announced that Lawal presented certificates to nursing graduates from Sudan International University on Thursday at the Government House in Gusau. According to the statement, 66 students sponsored by the Zamfara State Government were evacuated from Sudan in 2023 due to the ongoing conflict in the East African nation. The statement […]

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Frozen N2.5bn Account Hampers ABU’s Operations – Vice-Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 26, 2025

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has expressed concern over the impact of expensive legal disputes and the garnishment of over N2.5 billion, which have significantly hindered the effective functioning of the institution. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Kabir Bala, revealed this during the 44th Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday at Mamman Kontagora