Tertiary institutions

Tinubu tasks universities on research that ‘ll fast-track national development

Angel Ojonugwa November 5, 2024

DUTSIN – MA (Sundiata Sholar ) – President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian universities to live up to expectations as vanguard of research, teaching and community service to make human life better and fast-track national development.Tinubu made the call at the 9th convocation

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Nigerian Government Removes Universities, Other Tertiary Institutions from IPPIS

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 5, 2024

The Nigerian government has officially removed universities and other state-owned tertiary institutions from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). This significant decision was communicated by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). Following the government’s directive, the OAGF announced that the IPPIS payment platform for

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FUKASHERE Admission Lists for 2024/2025 Available on the School Portal

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 5, 2024

The Federal University of Kashere (FUKASHERE) has officially released its admission lists for the 2024/2025 academic session. This is to inform the general public, especially applicants of the Federal University of Kashere, that the list of successful candidates has been released. All under listed candidates are to log into https://fuk.admissions.cloud/ and their JAMB

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ATBU Releases Postgraduate Admission Lists for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 5, 2024

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) is pleased to announce the release of the postgraduate admission lists for the 2024/2025 academic session. This important update is aimed at informing the general public, especially those who applied for admission into the School of Postgraduate Studies. Prospective candidates who have submitted their applications for various

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FULafia Governing Council Approves Tenure Extensions for Bursar and Librarian

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 5, 2024

In its 6th Extraordinary Meeting, the Governing Council of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) approved a one-year tenure extension for the university’s bursar, Dr. Daniel Anjola Wilson, and the university librarian, Professor Abiodun Olaide Iyoro. This decision aligns with Section 5, Subsection 5 of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provision) (Amendment) Act, 2012,

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Osun State University (UNIOSUN) Releases 2024/2025 Admission List

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 5, 2024

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has published the merit admission list for the 2024/2025 academic year, listing candidates who successfully passed the admission screening and have secured a spot at the university. Steps to Check the UNIOSUN Admission List Successful candidates should proceed to pay an acceptance fee of ₦40,000.00 to confirm their provisional admission.

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Sokoto State University (SSU) Postgraduate Admission Application Guide

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 5, 2024

Sokoto State University (SSU) is now accepting applications for its Postgraduate Programmes for the 2024/2025 academic year. This is a valuable opportunity for those interested in advancing their education through SSU’s diverse range of postgraduate options, including Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s degrees, and Doctorate (PhD) degrees in multiple disciplines. SSU

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Taraba State University (TSU) Releases 2024/2025 Admission List

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 5, 2024

Taraba State University (TSU) has published the 1st batch Admission List for UTME candidates for the 2024/2025 academic year. This news is a significant update for prospective students eager to start their academic journey at TSU. How to Verify Your Admission Status If you applied to TSU, you can easily check your admission status on […]

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Rivers State University (RSU) Supplementary Admission Form for 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 5, 2024

Rivers State University (RSU) is now accepting applications for supplementary admission for the 2024/2025 academic year. This option is available to candidates who participated in the RSU Post-UTME screening but were not qualified for their initial chosen programmes. Requirements for RSU Supplementary Admission Application Process To apply, candidates should visit the RSU

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Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Releases 2024/2025 Admission List

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 5, 2024

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has officially published the admission list for the 2024/2025 academic session. Applicants who applied to FUTA can now check if they have been offered a place at this esteemed institution. How to Check the FUTA Admission List Candidates can view their admission status on the JAMB admission status […]

Scholarships

Wageningen University 2025 Africa Scholarship Program for African Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 4, 2024

Wageningen University & Research has introduced the Africa Scholarship Program (ASP) to offer exceptional and driven students from Africa the chance to study at Wageningen University. The Africa Scholarship Program (ASP) provides outstanding African students with a unique opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree at Wageningen University, supporting capacity-building

Fellowships

Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2025 Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 4, 2024

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship brings together a select group of emerging entrepreneurs, equipping them with essential resources and expert guidance to develop solutions addressing critical global issues. The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI University) is an international, year-round leadership program designed for undergraduate and graduate

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FCE Yola marks 50th anniversary, boasts of 40,000 graduates

Angel Ojonugwa November 4, 2024

YOLA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola, Adamawa, on Saturday marked its 50th anniversary and boasted that it had produced 40,000 teachers. Mr Shared Johnson, Chairman of its Governing Council, in a speech at the ceremony, said that the graduants were “all over the nation, serving Nigeria diligently”. Johnson appreciated the […]

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NGO organises ‘art therapy’ for children with special needs, others in Kaduna

Angel Ojonugwa November 4, 2024

ZARIA (Sundiata Scholar) – Kaduna stateAn NGO, Friends Advocacy for Mental Health Initiative (FAM), has organised a two-day ‘art therapy’ for 60 children amongst which 15 are of special needs in Zaria, Kaduna State. Speaking at the event titled “The Art Xplosion 3.0” in Zaria, the Executive Director of the initiative, Jecinta Egbim, said the […]

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ABU urges FG to expand NINLAN to 6 geopolitical zones

Angel Ojonugwa November 3, 2024

ZARIA (Sundiata Scholar) – Kaduna State Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has appealed to the Federal Government to expand the National Institute of Nigerian Languages (NINLAN) to reflect the clusters of Nigerian languages in six geopolitical zones to foster national unity. The university made the appeal in a communique after an International Conference on

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UK charity seeks education, protection for minors

Angel Ojonugwa November 3, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The UK charity, Ibironke Adeagbo Foundation (IA-F) has urged governments at all levels in Nigeria to prioritise security and education of the minors in the country. The Founder of IA-Foundation, Mrs Ibironke Adeagbo, made the appeal in statement on Sunday in Abuja. Adeagbo said that there was the need for Nigeria’s […]

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Court sentences man to 6 months for attempting to impersonate daughter in UTME exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 3, 2024

An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2 has sentenced Jide Josiah Jisos, who falsely claimed to be a “Professor,” to six months in prison for impersonation during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Jisos was apprehended by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) officials at Brix Academy in Abuja, where he […]

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Education Ministry Declares Appointment of Odoh as Nnamdi Azikiwe University VC Invalid

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 3, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Education has declared the recent appointment of Bernard Odoh as Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, null and void. The announcement follows the Governing Council’s decision on October 29, 2024, to appoint Odoh as the institution’s 7th substantive vice-chancellor, led by Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Ambassador Greg

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15,139 Graduates Receive NCE as FCE Yola Celebrates 15th Combined Convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 3, 2024

On Saturday, a total of 15,139 students were awarded the National Certificate in Education (NCE) during the 15th combined convocation ceremony at the Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola. This event coincided with the college’s 50th anniversary celebration and the commencement of the Nigerian College of Education Games (NICEGA), which began on Friday, November 1. […]

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Adamawa to establish 32 new secondary schools through education expansion initiative

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 3, 2024

Adamawa State is set to establish 32 new secondary schools as part of an education expansion initiative aimed at increasing access to quality schooling. The new schools will include 16 junior and 16 senior secondary schools, distributed across the state’s 21 local government areas. The program, implemented by the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and […]