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Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship for African Students 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The SI Scholarship for Pioneering Women in STEM offers academic scholarships for full-time, one- or two-year master’s degree programmes in specific fields of study in Sweden. With a strong focus on sustainability, Sweden provides an exceptional educational experience, blending world-class

Fellowships

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships offer a 12-month programme aimed at advancing the careers of promising future leaders from Africa. This fellowship invites talented individuals from across the continent to apply for the 2025 MIF Fellows cohort, providing an invaluable platform for professional growth. As a signature initiative of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, the fellowship

Scholarships

University of Geneva Excellence Masters Scholarship for International Students 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The University of Geneva’s Faculty of Science offers the Excellence Fellowship, a distinguished scholarship aimed at supporting exceptional students pursuing a Master of Science degree in a variety of scientific fields. This fellowship provides financial aid ranging from CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year, renewable for up to four semesters based on the student’s […]

Scholarships

Erasmus Mundus 2025 AFEPA Scholarship Programme for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The European Master’s programme in Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA) addresses the growing need for expertise in evaluating the socio-economic and environmental impacts of policies in these fields. This programme provides students with a top-tier education in policy design and analysis, with a strong emphasis on economic perspectives, equipping

Edu News

OAU Staff Protest Five Months of Unpaid Salaries, Unfulfilled Agreements

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

Members of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday to demand payment of five months’ worth of unpaid salaries and outstanding arrears. The protest, held on the university campus, saw union members holding up placards with strong messages, including “We Say No […]

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Kwara Sets WAEC Fee for 2024/2025 at N30,250, Warns Against Extortion

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The Kwara State Government has officially announced that the WAEC registration fee for public senior secondary students for the 2024/2025 academic session will be set at N30,250 per student. This amount covers N27,000 for WAEC registration itself, along with an additional N3,250 allocated for e-registration and administrative expenses. This fee breakdown was provided by

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Reps Urge Universities to Prevent Unnecessary Delays, Setbacks in Student Research

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has called on Nigerian universities to prevent unnecessary delays and challenges for students completing their research projects, theses, and dissertations. This appeal follows troubling reports about a lecturer from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, who tragically passed away after a lengthy 13-year PhD

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NECO GCE Exam Timetable 2024: Full Schedule and Dates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the official timetable for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for private candidates (GCE). This comprehensive schedule details all exam dates, times, and subjects, serving as an essential guide for candidates preparing for their exams. The exams will take place from Thursday, November 14th to

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Education Minister reverses 18-Year Age Limit for admission into tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 7, 2024

The new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has officially reversed the previous administration’s policy that set an 18-year minimum age limit for admission into tertiary institutions, affirming that the existing 16-year benchmark will remain in place. Dr. Alausa made this announcement at his inaugural briefing in Abuja, accompanied by the Minister of State for

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Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Releases 2024/2025 Admission List

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 7, 2024

Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, has officially published the admission list for the 2024/2025 academic session. This eagerly awaited list confirms the admission status of candidates accepted into various undergraduate programmes at AAU. Candidates who completed the application and post-UTME screening processes can now verify their admission status. How

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Federal Polytechnic Bida Announces Release of 2024/2025 ND Admission List

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 7, 2024

The Federal Polytechnic Bida wishes to inform the public, particularly all prospective National Diploma (ND) candidates, that the admission list for the 2024/2025 academic session has been officially released on the school portal. This announcement marks a significant step for successful candidates who have been offered admission into various ND programs at the

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FUOTUOKE Announces Deadlines for Admission Acceptance and Registration for 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 7, 2024

The University Management extends congratulations to all prospective students who have been offered admission into our programmes. Please be aware of the following key deadlines for the 2024/2025 academic session: Acceptance of Admission Offer: Admitted students must accept their admission offer by November 18, 2024. Failure to do so by this date will result in […]

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OPay Partners with University of Ibadan to Launch 10-Year Scholarship Programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 7, 2024

OPay, a prominent financial services provider in Nigeria, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Ibadan to launch a 10-year scholarship programme. This initiative will provide N300,000 scholarships each year to 20 outstanding students, with a goal of supporting a total of 400 students across 20 Nigerian universities, including Ahmadu

Tertiary institutions

Culture of waste rising from delayed maintenance – Don

Angel Ojonugwa November 6, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Dr Emmanuel Akinsola, Chief Lecturer, Department of Building Technology, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), has called for establishment of effective facility management units in organisations to promote maintenance culture. Akinsola, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Builders in Facilities Management, made the call on Thursday

Tertiary institutions

Invest in science, technology for economic growth, Ex-NUC boss urges FG

Angel Ojonugwa November 6, 2024

SANGO – OTA (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Peter Okebukola, former Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), has urged the Federal Government to invest in science and technology through research to drive economic growth. Okebukola gave the advice during the 16th Convocation Lecture of Bells University of Technology in Ota on Friday. The theme

Tertiary institutions

Borno, Street Child Nigeria partner to address out-of-school childrenChildren

Angel Ojonugwa November 6, 2024

MAIDUGURI ( Sundiata Scholar) – Street Child of Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, has pledged to support Borno government to address out-of-school children in the state. The Country Director, Jummai Musa, stated this on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Borno Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar.Musa, accompanied by Dr

Tertiary institutions

NCC raids bookshops in Uyo, seizes alleged pirated books worth N23m

Angel Ojonugwa November 6, 2024

UYO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Nigerian Copyright Commission on Saturday raided several bookshops allegedly selling pirated books in Uyo and seized books worth N23.1 million. Some of the outlets raided were: AB Achison Bookshop, God’s Own Bookshop, Academic Needs Bookshop, Zion Bookshop all in Uyo metropolis and POP Bookshop at Abak in Akwa Ibom. Speaking […]

Tertiary institutions

Bells varsity honours 91 students with first class at 16th convocation

Angel Ojonugwa November 5, 2024

SANGO – OTA (Sundiata Scholar) – Ogun Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun, on Saturday awarded 91 students of the institution First Class (Honours) at its 16th Convocation Ceremonies.The convocation ceremonies are for the 2023/2024 academic session. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran, said that a total of 969 students graduated

Tertiary institutions

Provost urges FG to upgrade Yola college of education

Angel Ojonugwa November 5, 2024

YOLA (Sundiata Scholar) – Dr Muhammad Dagereji, Provost, Federal College of Education Yola, Adamawa, has appealed to the Federal Government to upgrade the college to university to boost education in the country. Dagereji made the appeal in Yola on Saturday, during the 15th combined convocation ceremony of the 2011 to 2023 graduates and the 50th […]

Tertiary institutions

Stakeholders advocate investment in early education, public libraries

Angel Ojonugwa November 5, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Some stakeholders have called for more investment in early education and equipping of libraries with educational materials to enhance reading, writing and communication in public schools. The stakeholders made the call on Saturday in Abuja during the close-out session of the Literacy Advancement Project for students in Government Secondary