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Ondo varsity gets NUC’s approval for Chemical Engineering, 5 other programmes

Angel Ojonugwa September 18, 2024

OKITIPUPA (Sundiata Scholar) – Ondo State The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, to run Petroleum and Gas Engineering programme. The NUC also approved other five programmes

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Ebonyi won’t tolerate overseas scholarship beneficiaries defection—Official

Angel Ojonugwa September 18, 2024

ABAKALIKI (Sundiata Scholar) – Ebonyi government says it will tolerate defection among beneficiaries of its oversees scholarship scheme who are scheduled to depart for the UK by the end of September. Chief Chaka Nweze, the chairman of the state scholarship board, said this on Saturday in Abakaliki while addressing the 263 beneficiaries of the scheme […]

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Falana criticises FG, Lagos government over N100,000 school fees hike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 18, 2024

Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has criticised the Federal and Lagos State governments’ recent increase in school fees, calling it illegal. In July 2023, the federal government increased Unity School fees from N45,000 to N100,000 per term, representing a more than 120 percent increase. Similarly, the Lagos State Government stated over the weekend that the

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Abia threatens to sanction schools that resume early

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 18, 2024

The Abia State Government has stated that it may sanction school proprietors who resumed academic activities before the September 23, 2024, resumption date. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, revealed this while briefing journalists on the conclusion of this week’s State Executive Council meeting, which was presided over by Governor Alex Otti. He expressed

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FG to unbundle 115 Unity Colleges into Basic, Secondary Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 18, 2024

The federal government has stated that the country’s 115 Federal Unity Colleges will soon be split into basic and secondary schools. Dr Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education, said this during the Annual General Meeting of Unity College Principals in Abuja on Tuesday. The event was themed: “Entrepreneurship Education: A Panacea for Self-Reliance and

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NSCDC deploys female squads to schools in Kwara

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 18, 2024

As the new academic year begins, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has increased its efforts to secure the safety of schools. To this purpose, the command has dispatched an all-female squad to protect the state’s educational institutions. He stated that its mission was to ensure the safety of educational environments […]

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Oyo ban teachers from holding meetings during school hours

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 18, 2024

The Oyo State government has prohibited any kind of meeting by head teachers or teachers during school hours, whether inside or outside public school grounds. Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, made the announcement on Tuesday while overseeing school reopening in Ibadan, the state capital. Adeniran stated that […]

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64 Nigerians graduate from 2 Sudanese varsities in Sokoto

Angel Ojonugwa September 17, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata Scholar ) – A total of 64 Nigerians who were studying at the Sudan International University (SIU) and Hayat University College have graduated in Sokoto State. The graduation ceremony that took place on Saturday featured presentation of certificates and awards to the students and some dignitaries who contributed to their academic successes. reports

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NAN MD urges medical doctors to offer selfless service

Angel Ojonugwa September 17, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Managing Director of the News Malam Ali M. Ali, has urged medical doctors to remain determined, focused, and dedicated in service to humanity. Ali gave the advice on Saturday in Sokoto at the graduation ceremony of the 2023 set of the Sudan International University (SIU) and Hayat Medical College students […]

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Sen. Mai-Doki awards N45m scholarship to 1,291 students

Angel Ojonugwa September 17, 2024

Sundiata Scholar) – Sen. Garba Mai-Doki (PDP-Kebbi South), on Saturday, launched a Students and Youth Educational Empowerment Programme for 1,291 beneficiaries in his constituency. reports that the programme offersN35,000 as scholarship to students from southern senatorial district studying in various universities across the country. The beneficiaries were drawn from

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University of Adelaide announces 50% global academic excellence scholarship for international students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 16, 2024

The University of Adelaide has announced the Global Academic Excellence 50% International Scholarship, which is available to international students starting in 2025. According to the DAAD Scholarship Forum’s most recent release, the University of Adelaide, ranked 89th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, offers an excellent chance for international students to

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NANS calls on Aiyedatiwa to fulfil his promises to students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 16, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to keep his commitment to provide palliatives and buses for the state’s student union bodies. Leaders of the students’ Joint Campus Council, Ondo axis, Comrade Oluwarotimi Tobiloba Joshua and Comrade Oluwanishola Ajibola, spoke to journalists, expressing

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Parents protest over 200% increase in Lagos school boarding fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 16, 2024

Parents of students at Lagos Model Colleges are calling for the reversal of a recent 200% hike in boarding fees, accusing the Lagos State Ministry of Education of corruption and insensitivity. Surv. Dapo Dawodu, Chairman of the Lagos Model Colleges Parents’ Forum, raised the concern at a meeting in Lagos on Saturday. In a letter […]

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Governor Radda approves N340m for restoration of Katsina University electricity

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 16, 2024

Dikko Radda, the governor of Katsina State, approved more than N340 million to restore electricity to the state-owned Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina (UMYUK). This was made known in a statement issued in Katsina on Saturday by the Director Press of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adua. Aliyu-Yar’adua

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ASUU decries alleged victimisation, intimidation of members

Angel Ojonugwa September 14, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Kano Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-Kano Zone), has decried alleged victimisation of its members in some universities in the zone. The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Abdulkadir Muhammad, in a statement in Kaduna on Friday, described the development as a “gross violation” of university rules and regulations. Muhammad

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ASUU condemns victimisation, illegal dismissal of members

Angel Ojonugwa September 14, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) what it decried the victimisation, intimidation, harassment, and dehumanisation of its members in some public universities. This is contained in a statement issued by Kano Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Prof. Abdulkadir Mohammad, in Kano on Saturday. He Cited insistences of not following due

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NUC approves postgraduate programmes in Law, Architecture for Elizade University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 14, 2024

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, has gained full accreditation for its Postgraduate programmes (LLM., M.Phil., and PhD) in Law and M.Sc. Architecture from the National Universities Commission. This was announced in a statement by the institution’s Head of Public Relations, Mr Williams Olufunmi, who stated that the accreditation will take effect with the

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FUTA introduces MBA, other professional programs

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 14, 2024

The Senate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, has approved and introduced Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and other professional programs managed by the School of Professional Development (FUTA-SPD). The establishment of the FUTA-SPD is expected to strengthen the University’s efforts in technological training and inventive

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59 bag first class as UNIOSUN graduates 2,409 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 14, 2024

Prof. Odunayo Clement Adebooye, Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), disclosed on Tuesday that 59 students from the school received first class with (2.75) percent out of 2,409 students who will graduate this year from the university. According to him, a total of 2,409 degrees and diplomas will be awarded at the event this year, […]

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Female teacher charged with assault on four-year-old student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 14, 2024

Dupe Ehiorobo, a female schoolteacher, came before the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday after allegedly beating a four-year-old student. The police charged Ms Ehiorobo, 45, a teacher at Access Ville School in Ipaja, Lagos, with assault. However, the woman pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Insp John Iberedem, told the court […]