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Poor Welfare is Driving Young Nigerians Away from Lecturing Jobs, Says ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has stated that the unfavorable working conditions in public universities are discouraging qualified young academics from pursuing teaching careers within the university system. In his New Year message, the chairman of the University of Ibadan

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FG to Revise Secondary School Curriculum to Meet Evolving Demands

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2025

The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to undertake a thorough review of the secondary school curriculum, which has remained unchanged since its introduction in 2011. This initiative is intended to align the curriculum with modern educational standards, societal requirements, and technological progress. Scheduled to begin in September, the review process will

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Abia Governor Bans PTA Fees, Other Payments in Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2025

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared a ban on all forms of payments in primary and secondary schools within the state. In his address for the New Year, Otti emphasized his administration’s commitment to securing the future of children, stating, “We have stopped all forms of payments in the primary and secondary schools.” He […]

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Dan Orbih Appointed Chairman of AAU Governing Council, Earns Praise from Alumni, EBS MD

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 1, 2025

The Lagos State Alumni Association of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, and the Managing Director of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Sulaiman Aledeh, have extended heartfelt congratulations to Chief Dan Orbih on his appointment as Chairman of the university’s Governing Council. Both organizations hailed the appointment, describing Orbih as “a round peg in a

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ABUTH to hire 518 health workers to address ‘japa syndrome.’

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 1, 2025

Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria plans to hire 518 new health professionals to counteract the workforce shortages stemming from the migration of healthcare workers, commonly known as “japa syndrome.” Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, the Chief Medical Director, shared this information in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He

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Okpebholo renames Edo State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 1, 2025

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the renaming of Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho. This information was provided in a statement released yesterday in Benin by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Umar Ikhilor. According to Ikhilor, the name change takes effect immediately. The SSG stated that all documentation […]

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Bago urged to restore Niger public schools to former standards

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 30, 2024

The Kutigi Old Students Association, class of 1984, urged the Niger government to take urgent action to restore public schools in the state to their former glory during their second reunion meeting in Minna, marking their 40th graduation anniversary. Abubakar Shaba, the head boy of the class, emphasized the need for urgent action to revive […]

Tertiary institutions

Gov. Yusuf gives automatic employment to foreign scholarship graduates

Angel Ojonugwa December 30, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Saturday announced automatic employment for the state’s foreign scholarship programme graduates in engineering, medicine, pharmaceuticals and other health-related fields. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano by the governor’s spokesperson, Mr Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. The graduates were

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FG Allocates N40B to Enhance Security, Power in 118 Unity Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 30, 2024

The Federal Government has made significant efforts to enhance security and improve conditions in Unity Schools. To ensure the safety of students and staff, it has allocated N20 billion for perimeter fencing around all 118 federal unity colleges. Additionally, another N20 billion has been set aside to tackle the issue of inconsistent power supply in […]

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BUK ’92 Alumni Donates N3.2m for Scholarships, Healthcare Initiatives

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 30, 2024

The Bayero University Kano Class of 1992 has donated N2 million to support students at the institution and N1.2 million to assist patients at the Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital (AKTH) as part of its 32nd Anniversary Reunion held on Friday in Kano. Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, who […]

Tertiary institutions

Be good ambassadors of Nigeria, Jibrin tells foreign scholarship beneficiaries

Angel Ojonugwa December 30, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin has urged the 70 beneficiaries of his foreign scholarship scheme to be nation’s good ambassadors and be ready to return and contribute to national development upon graduation. During a farewell ceremony on Sunday at at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport he emphasised the importance of education […]

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Lawmaker, Gana donates classrooms to constituents

Angel Ojonugwa December 30, 2024

BIDA (Sundiata Scholar) – Niger Rep. Joshua Audu-Gana, (PDP-Niger) has donated a block of six classrooms to Tswagba community in Lavun Local Government area of Niger. reports that the multi-million naira project was inaugurated on Sunday by the lawmaker representing Lavun, Mokwa, Edati constituency. During the ceremony, Audu-Gana said the project was part of his […]

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Kebbi First Lady Becomes North West Ambassador of Girl Child Education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 29, 2024

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has appointed Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, the wife of the Kebbi State Governor, as the North West Ambassador of Girl Child Education. The Centre for Islamic Studies at Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, had previously honoured her with the esteemed title of Khadimatul Qur’an. According to a […]

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Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital to begin kidney transplant in 2025 

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 29, 2024

The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria is preparing to start kidney transplant surgeries in 2025, with the goal of providing relief to patients suffering from kidney failure and decreasing medical tourism. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, disclosed this information during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria

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UNIBEN orders immediate online clearance for new students

Angel Ojonugwa December 29, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – The management of the University of Benin has ordered immediate online clearance for newly admitted students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, said this in a statement on Saturday in Benin. She said the exercise was expected to be concluded on Jan. 15, 2025. […]

Tertiary institutions

My father established school to empower the less privileged—Sen. Gyado

Angel Ojonugwa December 29, 2024

MAKURDI (Sundiata Scholar) – Sen. Jack Gyado, Proprietor, Tilley Gyado College Makurdi (TGCM), says that his father established the school to educate and empower the less privileged members of the society. Gyado, who spoke on Saturday during the 50th anniversary of the college in Makurdi, vowed to revive the college to fulfil his father’s wish. […]

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FG Allocates N50 Billion to Address 18.3 Million Out-of-School Children Issue

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 28, 2024

The Federal Government has allocated N50 billion in the 2025 budget to address the issue of out-of-school children, which is currently estimated at a staggering 18.3 million in Nigeria. This initiative, part of the Economic Recovery Growth Plan, is overseen by the Federal Ministry of Education under the project titled ‘ERGP24225846 support for out-of-school children […]

INFO HUB Migration opportunities

5 Top Countries Providing Family-Friendly Benefits for Foreign Workers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 28, 2024

As the global workforce becomes increasingly mobile, many foreign workers seek not only career advancement but also a supportive environment for their families. Countries that prioritize family-friendly benefits are becoming attractive destinations for skilled professionals. These benefits often include access to quality healthcare, education, and work permits for spouses,

Scholarships

Mojirola Educational Foundation 2025 Scholarship Program for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 27, 2024

Mojirola Educational Foundation is a non-governmental organization registered with Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission. The Foundation was founded to assist young indigents from Kwara State in obtaining a quality university education by providing scholarships for undergraduate study at any federal university in Nigeria. The scholarship is solely offered to

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UniAbuja promotes 33 lecturers to the level of professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 27, 2024

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has authorized the promotion of 154 staff members to various positions. The institution said that 19 academic staff members were promoted to professor, 14 to associate professor, 20 to senior lecturer, six to lecturer I, and one to lecturer II. It stated that 94 non-teaching employees were […]