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Yobe school reopens after 12 years of closure due to insurgency

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

The Yobe State government has reopened Government Senior Day Secondary School in Bara, located in Gulani Local Government, after a 12-year closure due to insurgent activities. Since 2012, this school, along with Government Secondary Schools Goniri and Babbangida, had been operating from a

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Opay Offers N12 Million in Scholarships to Indigent Students at ABU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

Opay Digital Company, a mobile money provider, has awarded scholarships totalling N12 million to 40 financially challenged students at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria. The Director of the Public Affairs Directorate at ABU, Auwalu Umar, announced the scholarship distribution in a statement released in Zaria on Friday, specifying that each of the 40 students […]

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3 Police Officers Detained over Alleged Murder of KWASU Student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2024

Three police officers have been arrested and detained in connection with the alleged fatal beating of Suleiman Olayinka, a student at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, at Tanke Bridge in Ilorin. The spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, confirmed the development in a statement released in Ilorin on Friday. Reports indicate […]

Tertiary institutions

Convocation: 174 bag first class degrees in UNIUYO

Angel Ojonugwa November 9, 2024

UYO (Sundiata Scholar) – A total of 174 students from the University of Uyo, will be awarded first class degrees at the institution’s combined convocation ceremony on Saturday. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, disclosed this in Uyo on Tuesday at a news conference to kickstart the 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremony of the […]

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UNILORIN partners Nigerian Army on capacity building

Angel Ojonugwa November 9, 2024

ILORIN ( Sundiata Scholar) – The management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has assured the Nigerian Army of it’s readiness to partner all the military and paramilitary services in capacity building. The UNILORIN Librarian, Dr Kamaldeen Omopupa, gave the assurance in Ilorin on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the Nigerian […]

Scholarships

Opay awards N12m scholarships to ABU students

max Amuchie November 8, 2024

Zaria (Kaduna State) – Opay Digital Company, a mobile money subscriber firm, has disbursed N12 million scholarship to 40 indigent students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. Malam Auwalu Umar, Director, Public Affairs Directorate of the university, who made this known in a statement issued in Zaria on Friday, said each of the 40 students […]

Tertiary institutions

FG reverses 18-year admission age for tertiary institutions

Angel Ojonugwa November 8, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has reversed the decision of the past minister of education on the 18-years admission benchmark into tertiary institutions. Alausa spoke at his inaugural press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.According to him, what led to that initial decision was the way the National Policy on […]

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FG pledges to tackle community resistance to AGILE project

Angel Ojonugwa November 8, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has pledged to lead efforts to reduce community resistance to the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. Dr Nasiru Sani-Gwarzo, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, announced this at the AGILE project’s Implementation Mission in Abuja on Monday. He said he is

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Committee of vice chancellors appoint new Sec.-Gen.

Angel Ojonugwa November 8, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Andrew Haruna, former Vice President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU). Haruna, an accomplished scholar and administrator, officially assumed the position following a handover ceremony by his predecessor, Yakubu

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Expert hails introduction of trades in school curriculum

Angel Ojonugwa November 8, 2024

GOMBE (Sundiata Scholar) – A Gombe-based entrepreneur, Lawan Abubakar, has said that the introduction of 15 skills and vocations in basic education curriculum would address unemployment in the country. reports that Federal Government had unveiled a new curriculum that provides for skill acquisition and vocational training in primary and junior secondary schools with

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NGO donates classrooms, educational materials to schools in Plateau

Angel Ojonugwa November 8, 2024

BOKKOS Plateau (Sundiata Scholar) – An NGO, Hope Empowerment Love Life Oneness International (HELLO), has donated a block of two classrooms, text books, uniforms and other educational materials to students in some select secondary schools in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. The organisation also distributed cooked food to students in the various schools

Fellowships

Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme 2025 for Journalists

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme offers a two-month experience for seasoned journalists and researchers with a focus on media and journalism. Participants conduct extensive research at the Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) headquarters, producing a 7,000-word research paper on a topic relevant to journalism or digital media. Fellows engage with Al Jazeera’s vibrant media

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Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students 2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Bode Amao Foundation (BAF), a non-profit organisation established in 2002 by Chief Bode Amao, OON, is now accepting applications from eligible Nigerian students for its 2024/25 scholarship programme. This scholarship initiative seeks to support national development by fostering academic leadership among young Nigerians. The BAF Scholarship offers financial aid to

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FULOKOJA Announces 2025/2026 Diploma Programme Admissions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) is pleased to announce that its Directorate of Consultancy Services and Ventures (COSEV) has begun accepting applications for the 2025/2026 Diploma Programme. Prospective applicants and members of the university community are invited to apply through the university’s online portal to pursue diploma studies in various fields. DIPLOMA

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NBTE Grants Approval for New Academic Programmes at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic has received approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to introduce new academic programmes starting from the 2024/2025 academic session. This approval was conveyed in a memo sent to the Polytechnic’s Rector by the NBTE’s Executive Secretary. The memo reads, “With reference to the Resources Inspection Visitations

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UDUS students request EFCC probe into governor’s aide over tuition fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

Over 700 students from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) have submitted a petition to the Sokoto zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging an investigation into Abubakar Muhammad Salame, the Special Adviser on Students’ Matters to the state governor. The students claim that Salame did not fulfill his promise to cover […]

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Governor Otti Renames Abia State Polytechnic after Late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

Governor Alex Otti has officially renamed Abia State Polytechnic in Aba after Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the first governor of Abia State, who passed away in April at the age of 72. The announcement was made on Thursday during a Commendation Service held at the International Conference Center in Umuahia to honor Dr. Onu’s contributions. Dr. […]

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Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship for African Students 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The SI Scholarship for Pioneering Women in STEM offers academic scholarships for full-time, one- or two-year master’s degree programmes in specific fields of study in Sweden. With a strong focus on sustainability, Sweden provides an exceptional educational experience, blending world-class learning with cutting-edge innovation. This scholarship supports various

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships offer a 12-month programme aimed at advancing the careers of promising future leaders from Africa. This fellowship invites talented individuals from across the continent to apply for the 2025 MIF Fellows cohort, providing an invaluable platform for professional growth. As a signature initiative of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, the fellowship

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University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship for International Students 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The University of Geneva’s Faculty of Science offers the Excellence Fellowship, a distinguished scholarship aimed at supporting exceptional students pursuing a Master of Science degree in a variety of scientific fields. This fellowship provides financial aid ranging from CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year, renewable for up to four semesters based on the student’s […]