Tertiary institutions

Otti sacks ABSU VC, other principal officers

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

UMUAHAI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Abia Government has announced the removal of the Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University, Uturu, Prof. Onyemachi Ogbulu. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr Okey Kanu, announced the removal on Tuesday, while briefing newsmen at the

Tertiary institutions

IGCD: NGO organises mentorship session for 50 school girls in Kaduna

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – In commemoration of the International Girl-Child Day 2024, the Partnership for Learning for all in Nigeria (PLAN), has urged the government and parents to take issues related to the girl-child seriously. Its Team Lead in Kaduna, Mrs Diane Agabi, made the call on Tuesday in Kaduna during a mentorship dialogue for […]

Tertiary institutions

EBSU bans post-examination celebration by final year students

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

ABAKALIKI (Sundiata Scholar ) – The Management of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has announced the ban on post-examination celebration in and around the university’s campuses especially by the final year students of the institution. The ban is contained in a statement signed by the institution’s Registrar, Mr Jeremiah Nwamgbo in Abakaliki. ”The management has

Edu News

Imo University Student Arrested for Faking Kidnap and Death

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

A 17-year-old student from Imo State University, Jesse Chidebere, was arrested by the Orji Police for allegedly faking her abduction and death, a stunt that caused significant distress to her family and the university community. Police spokesperson Henry Okoye confirmed the incident, noting the widespread alarm it created. The case unfolded on Saturday when a […]

Edu News

Governor Ododo Approves N600 Million for WAEC Fees in Kogi State

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has approved the sum of N600 million to cover WAEC fees for 18,734 students in the state’s public secondary schools. This significant support, announced by the State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, during a press briefing in Lokoja, underscores the government’s commitment to accessible education. The commissioner explained

Edu News

Ogun State closes school, suspends principal after student’s death

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

The Ogun State Government has closed Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, following the tragic death of Master Monday Arijo, a Senior Secondary 2 student, reportedly due to corporal punishment administered by a teacher. This decision comes after the teacher allegedly responsible was arrested and subsequently suspended. The school’s Principal, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, has

Edu News

Gov Otti Appoints New VC, Management Team for Abia State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Professor Ndukwe Okeudo as the new Vice Chancellor of Abia State University (ABSU), along with a fresh management team and Governing Council for the institution. The appointments follow the approval, release, and publication of the White Paper report by the full visitation panel of ABSU, […]

Edu News

Nigeria to Launch Africa’s First Entrepreneurship University in Borno State

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 30, 2024

Nigeria is set to establish Africa’s first Entrepreneurship University in Bama, Borno State, as stakeholders in the education sector voiced strong support during a public hearing in the Senate on Monday. The hearing, organized by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, featured remarks from Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (Borno Central), the bill’s sponsor.

Tertiary institutions

UNN VC applauds ASUU over acquisition of 347 plots of land

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

ENUGU (Sundiata Scholar) – The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Polycarp Chigbu, has applauded the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNN chapter on their acquisition of 347 plots of land. reports that the plots of land were officially handed over to ASUU by Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State […]

Tertiary institutions

Foundation trains 60 girl-students on STEM in Southern Kaduna

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – An NGO, Education and Empowerment Centre for Women (EECW) has organised a Science, Technoohy, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshop for 60 female Secondary School students in Southern Kaduna State. reports that this was in the bid to equip the girl-child to learning especially in Science and Technology, STEM is an interdisciplinary

Tertiary institutions

Oba of Benin congratulates UNIBEN’s new VC

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has congratulated Prof. Edoba Bright Omoregie, SAN, on his appointment as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). This is contained in a statement by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin on Monday. Oba said that the milestone […]

Tertiary institutions

Increase budgetary allocation to health, education to 20% -UNICEF urges Zamfara

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) has urged Zamfara Government to increase the proposed budgetary allocations of health and education sectors to between 15 and 20 per cent in 2025 budget. The Chief of Field, UNICEF Sokoto Office, Dr Michael Juma made the appeal in a statement issued in Gusau on […]

Tertiary institutions

Stock market opens negative, investors lose N449bn

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata  Scholar) – The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a negative note, reversing the gains of previous sessions with a loss of N449 billion. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened at N60.261 trillion, decreased by N449 billion, or 0.75 per cent, to close at N59.812 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index dropped by […]

Tertiary institutions

Gov. AbdulRazaq reappoints Kwara Polytechnic rector

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

ILORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has approved the reappointment of Mr Abdul Muhammed as the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic. The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Halimat Garba, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Ilorin made available to “The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has […]

Scholarships

Mo Ibrahim Foundation 2025 PhD Scholarships at the University of London

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 29, 2024

The Centre of African Studies, as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, is offering a PhD scholarship to African nationals. Applications are now open for PhD studentships focusing on state capacities, governance, and bureaucracy in the context of development. Projects may explore areas such as public […]

Scholarships

Senator Olamilekan Yayi 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 29, 2024

The YAYI Scholarship, established by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), is a valuable initiative to support the academic ambitions of financially disadvantaged students in Ogun West Senatorial District. This scholarship provides crucial financial assistance to deserving students, helping them harness education’s transformative power for personal and community

Scholarships

YES 2025 Scholarship Program for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 29, 2024

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, offers high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations the opportunity to live and study in the United States for an academic year. Through this cultural exchange, YES participants serve as “youth ambassadors” for their home countries, fostering

Tertiary institutions

Jigawa govt to sanction unregistered private schools

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

DUTSE (Sundiata Scholar) – The Jigawa State Government plans to clamp down on private schools operating illegally in the state, an official has said. Malam Musa Ya’u, the Director, Private Schools, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, said this in a statement in Dutse on Monday. Ya’u said that the ministry had set up […]

Scholarships

University of Sydney 2025 Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 29, 2024

The University of Sydney is offering a 2025 Postgraduate Research Scholarship designed to support a PhD student conducting research in bioethics or health law, specifically aligned with the focus of the Interconnect Health Research project. Funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care through the NHMRC, this scholarship presents a unique opportunity for an […]

Scholarships

TotalEnergies OML 58 Scholarship 2024 for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 29, 2024

TotalEnergies Nigeria is pleased to invite applications for the 2024 TotalEnergies OML 58 Scholarship Program. This prestigious scholarship offers full financial support to successful Nigerian applicants, covering tuition fees and living allowances to support their educational journey. Benefits of Total OML Scholarship For Nigerian Students Requirements for Total OML