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University of Benin considered for technical teachers training programme

Angel Ojonugwa January 13, 2025

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Benin is being considered as a centre for the Technical Teachers Training Programme (TTTP) by the Federal Ministry of Education, reports that Officials from the ministry visited the campus on Thursday to assess its facilities and manpower. The

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Fire Ravages School, Shops in Anambra Community

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2025

A fire damaged parts of the Practicing Primary School building located within St. Stephen Anglican Church in Umubelu, Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday evening. Although no injuries were reported, sources indicated that the fire began from bush burning on Saturday night, affecting some sections of the school’s classroom roofing materials. Eyewitnesses in the area

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Soochow University Opens 2025 Graduate Scholarships for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2025

Soochow University is now accepting applications for its graduate programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. The university offers scholarships to international students through the Chinese Government’s “High-Level Graduate Students” Scholarship Program (CSC Type B) and the Soochow University International Students Scholarship. Located in Suzhou, China, Soochow University

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NELFUND Loan: UniCal students appeal for extension of school fees payments

Angel Ojonugwa January 11, 2025

CALABAR (Sundiata Scholar) Students of the University of Calabar (UniCal) have appealed to the management of the institution to extend the deadline registration of courses and payment of school fees. The students said the appeal became important because they applied for loans through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) which was yet to be disbursed.Mr […]

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2025 African World Heritage Fund Internship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is an intergovernmental organization established in 2006 by the African Union and UNESCO to promote the effective preservation and safeguarding of Africa’s cultural and natural heritage of Outstanding Universal Value. The primary aim of AWHF is to tackle the difficulties encountered by African States Parties in implementing the 1972

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2025 Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) STEM Challenge

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

LASRIC is in search of solutions that are ready for funding and designed to help students strengthen their understanding of STEM subjects. These solutions should be adaptable for students ranging from primary school to tertiary education levels. Focus Areas: FutureTech, Al/Robotics, GreenTech, Inclusivity Tech, EdTech/General Tech Skills and Capacity Building.

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2025 Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) Request for Research Proposal

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

To achieve enhanced research and development (R&D) results, the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council invites proposals for R&D initiatives aimed at creating both novel and improved innovations across various sectors, including: Benefits of LASRIC Research Proposal Successful Research applications will be awarded up to 5 million Naira. Requirements

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Government of Turkey 2025 Türkiye Scholarships for Global Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

In addition to offering education opportunities of international standards and an abundance of knowledge and experiences, Türkiye provides scholarships to students from around the globe to study at its top-tier universities. Funded by the government, Türkiye Scholarship is a competitive program designed to reward exceptional students and researchers with the chance to

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2025 WASSCE: Commissioner Issues Strong Warning to Stakeholders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2025

The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has issued a firm warning to all relevant parties in the state ahead of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Commissioner condemned issues like truancy, negligence, and other misconducts shown by stakeholders, despite the significant financial

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Senator Barau Provides Master’s Degree Scholarships for 300 Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2025

In a significant show of dedication to education, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, is offering scholarships to 300 students to pursue Master’s degrees at Nigerian universities. This comes just one week after he sponsored 70 students for postgraduate scholarships abroad. Through the Barau I Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), the 70 students chosen […]

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43 Professors Demand Dissolution of UNIABUJA Governing Council

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2025

A group of 43 professors from the University of Abuja has urged President Bola Tinubu to disband the governing council of the university, led by Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita, citing alleged manipulation in the selection process for the vice-chancellor position. The professors recently sent a strong delegation to meet with the Minister of Education, […]

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Nigerian Terms Japa, Eba, Agbero, and More Added to Oxford Dictionary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2025

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has included a fresh set of Nigerian expressions, offering a chance for the global audience to explore the country’s vibrant cultural heritage. These newly added words reflect the daily experiences of the typical Nigerian, capturing the dynamic street language and Pidgin English, which are becoming increasingly accepted across

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WASSCE Resit Is Not for Nigerian Candidates, Says WAEC Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has refuted claims made by certain Nigerian media outlets suggesting that the body has introduced a resit exam scheduled for January and February for candidates who need to retake subjects in their Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The council clarified that the report did not originate from Nigeria […]

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Resumption: School administrators urge students to put in their best

Angel Ojonugwa January 7, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – School administrators in Abuja on Monday urged students to put in their best as schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs resumed for second term academic session. The administrators, who gave the advice in separate interviews urged students to focus on their studies, adding that the new year […]

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Teachers advise parents on early resumption of students from holidays

Angel Ojonugwa January 7, 2025

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – Public school teachers in Ibadan have advised parents to encourage their wards to resume school early, usually after the holidays. This follows students’ low turnout as schools resume for the second term of the 2024/2025 academic session. reports that some teachers, preferring to be anonymous, said it had become a norm […]

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Era of mass promotion of students ended – Lagos Govt.

Angel Ojonugwa January 7, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Mr Jamie Alli-Balogun, Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, says the era of mass promotion of students in the state has ended. Alli-Balogun warned that teachers caught extorting money from students to award marks to them will be dismissed. He spoke on Monday while monitoring school resumption in the […]

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Low turnout as schools resume in Ile-Ife

Angel Ojonugwa January 7, 2025

ILLE – IFE (Sundiata Scholar) – Osun Some primary and secondary schools in Ile-Ife, Osun, on Monday witnessed low turnout of students as schools resumed for second term 2024/2025 academic session in the state. Correspondent who visited some of the schools in Ile-Ife and its environs, observed that only few students were in their schools. […]

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Kebbi governor approves N585.4m for 100 students studying in India

Angel Ojonugwa January 7, 2025

BIRNIN KEBBI (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has approved the release of N585.4 million for payment of tuition fees for 100 students studying in different Indian universities. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, made this known at a news conferenceon Monday in Birnin Kebbi. He said that the payment is […]

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Over 90% of our graduates are employable -Oyedepo

Angel Ojonugwa January 7, 2025

SANGO – OTA (Sundiata Scholar) – OgunThe Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Dr David Oyedepo, says that over 90 per cent of graduates of the university are employable. Oyedepo made this known in an interview on Monday in Ota, Ogun. According to him, this is evidenced in covenant topping the list of Nigerian universities […]

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UNILORIN introduces courier service for collection of certificates

Angel Ojonugwa January 7, 2025

ILLORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Graduates of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara, now have the option of receiving their degree certificates either personally or by courier. Mr Mansur Alfanla, the Registrar of the university, who spoke with newsmen on Monday in Ilorin, described the move as upgrading to international best practices. “This is a […]