Scholarships

KPMG University Scholarship Program 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 20, 2025

The KPMG University Scholarship Programme (KUSP) for 2025 aims to uplift outstanding students enrolled in Nigeria’s federal universities. This program is part of KPMG Nigeria’s broader mission to build stronger communities by widening access to education and promoting life-long learning. It

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Gashua University holds maiden convocation June 28

Angel Ojonugwa June 20, 2025

GASHUA (Sundiata Scholar) – Yobe The Federal University Gashua (FUGA) in Yobe says its maiden combined convocation will hold on June 28. Malam Adamu Saleh, Head, Information and Protocol Unit of the institution, disclosed this to the in Gashua on Thursday. According to him, first and higher degrees will be awarded at the ceremony. “There […]

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LASUBEB boss advocates holistic talent development through sports

Angel Ojonugwa June 20, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar ) – Dr Hakeem Shittu, Chairman, Lagos State Universal Education Board (LASUBEB), has emphasised the need for a holistic approach in nurturing young talents through intellectual and physical development. He spoke during the second edition of the Basic Education School Sports (BESS) South West Zonal finals, hosted by Lagos and attended by […]

JAMB News

Osun Health College unveils plan to upgrade to a polytechnic

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 20, 2025

The Governing Council of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, has announced intentions to convert the college from a monotechnic to a fully established polytechnic, calling on staff, students, and other stakeholders for their support. This announcement was made by the newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council, Abayomi Adegoke, during his official

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US resumes student visa processing, requires applicants to make social media public

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 20, 2025

The United States government has announced the resumption of student and exchange visitor visa processing, but with a new condition: all applicants must set their social media accounts to public for inspection. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the US Department of State, it was revealed that individuals applying for F (academic), M (vocational), […]

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Unijos holds maiden research day, honours top researchers

Angel Ojonugwa June 19, 2025

JOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Jos has organised it’s maiden annual research day to honour outstanding researchers within the institution. Speaking at the event on Tuesday in Jos, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, the Vice Chancellor of the university, said that the event was organised by the Research and Development (R&D) office of the institution. […]

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Teacher receives 12-year prison sentence for raping 11-year-old boy in Anambra

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 18, 2025

A court located in Awka, Anambra State, handed a 12-year jail term on Wednesday to a 34-year-old teacher, Pascal Ofomata, for raping an 11-year-old JSS 1 pupil. The teacher, Ofomata, who was employed at St Christopher’s Junior Seminary 3-3 Onitsha, was tried on three counts: rape, inflicting physical injury, and sexual abuse, as stipulated under […]

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UNIPORT to award honorary Doctor of Science degree to Wike at July convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 18, 2025

The University of Port Harcourt, located in Rivers State, has awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree (DSc Honoris Causa) to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The vice-chancellor of the institution, Owunari Georgewill, announced this while delivering the conferment letter to Mr Wike at his home in Abuja on Wednesday. […]

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UNICEF, UNILAG, Unilever empower youths for impact

Angel Ojonugwa June 18, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting young people to turn their ideas and ambitions into tangible outcomes. UNICEF’s Chief of Field Officer for South-West Nigeria, Ms Celine Lafoucriere, made the reaffirmation at a Future X Unilever Campus Ambassadors Programme (FUCAP) 2.0 Career Seminar

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FG inaugurates council for Katsina agriculture college

Angel Ojonugwa June 18, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Council of the newly established Federal College of Agriculture and Technology, Nabanje, in Katsina state. Speaking at the inauguration on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, said the college was created to promote agricultural education,

JAMB News

JAMB recommends penalties for 11 culpable CBT centres

Angel Ojonugwa June 18, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended tough penalties for 11 Computer‑Based Test (CBT) centres found culpable of 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) examination infractions. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede disclosed this during a stakeholder meeting on examination infractions in Abuja

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Knobel calls for ethical AI, global governance to protect developing countries

Angel Ojonugwa June 18, 2025

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Marcelo Knobel, Executive Director, The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), says strong ethical frameworks and inclusive global standards will prevent Artificial Intelligence (AI) from further widening global inequalities. Knobel told in Ibadan via an email interview on Tuesday. According to him, ethical considerations must be embedded

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FG, states collaborate to empower women, girls

Angel Ojonugwa June 18, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – TheFederal Ministry of Education has unveiled “Luminah 2030 Initiative”, aimed at tackling gender disparities in education, empowering women and girls and driving sustainable development across Nigeria. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, at the inaugural technical committee meeting with state commissioners of education

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NELFUND instructs schools to upload student details on SLAS before loans can be released

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 18, 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has ordered all approved tertiary institutions to confirm and submit student information on the Student Loan Application System (SLAS). It stated that student loans which have been approved will not be disbursed unless this important step is completed. This announcement was made in a post shared on Tuesday, June […]

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French Language Village unions decry earned allowance exclusionExclusion

Angel Ojonugwa June 18, 2025

BADAGRY (Sundiata Scholar) – (Lagos State The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of SSANU and NASU at the Nigerian French Language Village, Badagry, has decried exclusion from the N50bn earned allowance. They expressed displeasure in a statement signed on Tuesday by Mr Wahab Hammed, SSANU Chairman, and Mrs Ngozi Aminu, NASU Branch Chairman of the institution. […]

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Benue killings: NANS criticises Tinubu, Alia, calls for immediate intervention

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 18, 2025

The Joint Campus Council of the National Association of Nigerian Students in Lagos State has strongly denounced the killing of more than 150 Nigerians in Benue State, calling it a national disgrace and evidence of the government’s ongoing failure to safeguard its people. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Chairman Abdul-Raheem Abdul-Quadri, […]

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200,000 PWDs to benefit from ROOSC project in Kaduna

Angel Ojonugwa June 18, 2025

KADUNA (Sundiata Post) – No fewer than 200,000 out-of-school children including Persons With Disability (PWD) would be enrolled back to school under the Return Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) project in Kaduna . The ROOSC project is an initiative of the Kaduna State Government under its Mnistry of Education with the Save the Children (SCI) and the […]

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UK university partners with PTDF to broaden scholarship opportunities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 18, 2025

Loughborough University, located in the United Kingdom, has entered into discussions with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund to increase the availability of scholarships for Nigerian students, especially in areas such as oil, gas, and renewable energy. Details of the talks were shared during a media briefing held in Abuja, where top representatives from the

JAMB News

JAMB suggests penalties for 11 CBT centres, candidates over fingerprint violations

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 18, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has imposed strict sanctions on 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and candidates involved in fingerprint irregularities during registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this announcement after holding a strategy

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Lawmaker splashes N20m on 350 indigents students in Badagry

Angel Ojonugwa June 17, 2025

BADAGRY (Sundiata Scholar) – Lagos State Dr Bonu Solomon, a lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency 1, Lagos State House of Assembly, has presented over N20 million education support to 350 indigent students. Solomon made the presentation during the Fourth Edition of Bonu Education Support Initiative tagged “Bonu Sanwo Tinubu Bursary and Scholarship Scheme” on