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Katsina Govt. unveils new policy to regulate private, community schools

Angel Ojonugwa June 2, 2025

KATSINA (Sundiata Post) – The Katsina State Government says it has unveiled a new policy guideline aimed at regulating private and community schools across the 34 local government areas (LGAs) of the state. The state’s Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab

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VON ex-DG urges 20% budget for education

Angel Ojonugwa June 2, 2025

ENUGU (Sundiata Scholar) – Mr Osita Okechukwu, a former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has urged the government to implement UNESCO’s 20 per cent education budget recommendation. Okechukwu, also a Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), made the appeal on Sunday during the Igwa Nshi Annual Festival in Eke, Enugu State. […]

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NTI plans to create study centres in 774 LGAs — Director

Angel Ojonugwa June 2, 2025

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar ) – The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) plans to establish study centres in all the 774 local governments in Nigeria, according to its Director and Chief Executive, Prof. Sadiya Sani-Daura. Sani-Daura disclosed this to the Nell in Kaduna in a special interview to mark the two years anniversary of President Bola Tinubu. […]

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NTI committed to achieving Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda — Director

Angel Ojonugwa June 2, 2025

KADUNA (Sundiata Post) – Prof. Sadiya Sani-Daura, Director and Chief Executive of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, says it is fully committed to facilitating the achievement of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Sani-Daura disclosed in a special interview in Kaduna as part of the celebration of Tinubu’s two years in office. According to […]

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JAMB: Federal, State Universities That Readily Accept Change of Institution Applicants

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 2, 2025

Gaining admission into a university doesn’t solely depend on a high JAMB score. If your result falls within a lower range, there are still smart choices you can make—especially through the JAMB Change of Institution feature, which allows you to select universities that are more accommodating to such scores. If your JAMB score falls between […]

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Abwabul-Khair Foundation 2025 Scholarship Program for Nigerian Undergraduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 1, 2025

The Abwabul-Khair Foundation is inviting applications from interested and eligible Nigerian students for its 2025/2026 undergraduate scholarship program to study at Al-Bukhary International University in Malaysia. Benefits of Abwabul-Khair Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship The scholarship will cover the following: Requirements for Abwabul-Khair Foundation Undergraduate

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ICF Foundation 2025 Scholarship Program for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 1, 2025

The ICF Foundation is committed to making coaching accessible to underrepresented groups. To further promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Foundation collaborates with ICF Coaching Education, ICF Professional Coaches, ICF Credentials & Standards, and accredited coaching programs to provide scholarships for individuals pursuing coaching education. Benefits of

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Katsina Government Demands WAEC Cancel English Exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 1, 2025

The government of Katsina State, on Saturday, requested that the recent English language examination conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) be cancelled. This appeal was prompted by an occurrence that caused the examination to begin many hours later than scheduled across the country on Wednesday. Zainab Musa-Musawa, the Commissioner for Basic and

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FG Proposes Establishment of National Tribunal to Address Examination Malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 1, 2025

The federal government has proposed establishing a National Examination Malpractice Court/Tribunal to expedite the handling of exam fraud cases and to strongly deter cheating. Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, revealed this plan while receiving a report in Abuja from a 17-member panel assigned to enhance the standard of examinations. The group presented a detailed

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Why the Federal Government is turning science schools into technical colleges—Bugaje

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 1, 2025

The federal government has announced that it is transforming Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTC) into fully established Federal Technical Colleges (FTC) as part of a complete reform of the nation’s technical education system. Professor Idris Bugaje, the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), made this announcement during a

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Federal Government plans N45,000 monthly stipend for Nigerian TVET students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

To reform vocational training in the country, the federal government has announced its intention to provide a N45,000 monthly allowance to students enrolled in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Idris Bugaje, who serves as the executive secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), revealed this information during an

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Lawmakers issue 24-hour deadline to WAEC over SSCE exam issues

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

The House of Representatives Committee responsible for Basic Education and Examination Bodies has given the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) 24 hours to appear before it and address rising concerns about irregularities in the current Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The Committee’s Chairman, Hon. Oboku Abonsizibe Oforji, shared this in a statement on

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Federal Government launches CNG buses in 20 federal universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

On Thursday, the federal government officially began the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses to universities across Nigeria. The launch began with the University of Abuja as part of its strategy to reduce high transportation expenses and encourage the use of cleaner energy on campus. Named ‘CNG-Sprout,’ this marks the first stage of the ‘Project […]

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Soludo unveils smart boards, tablets in schools to raise learning quality

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

To enhance education in Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo has approved the modernization of secondary school facilities during the ninth Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting held in Awka. A statement revealed that during the Council meeting, Soludo endorsed the purchase of smart boards to replace the earlier approved interactive boards, as well as tablets

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Michael Okpara varsity VC urges collaboration for university’s excellence

Angel Ojonugwa May 30, 2025

UMUDIKE (Sundiata Post) – Abia Prof. Maduebibisi Iwe, Vice-Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has called on privileged individuals in Igboland to commit part of their resources to the university to achieve its goal of excellence. He made the appeal during the official handover of a Chemistry Laboratory refurbished by Dr Chika Ikenga,

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Rome Business School collaborates with Lagos, gives scholarship

Angel Ojonugwa May 29, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced a strategic collaboration with the Rome Business School (RBS), Italy, to deepen knowledge exchange and entrepreneurial training. The governor made this known when he received Prof. Antonio Ragusa, the Founder and Dean of the business school, at the Lagos House, Marina. reports that […]

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SOS Children’s Village donates educational materials to Ogun school

Angel Ojonugwa May 29, 2025

IKIJA IJEBU (Sundiata Post ) – OgunSOS Children’s Village, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has donated educational materials to pupils of Community Primary School, Ikija in Ijebu-East Local Government Area of Ogun.reports that the donation was in partnership with IUX Nigeria. Speaking at the event, National Director of the village, Eghosa Erhumwunse, said the

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FG rolls out HND courses in AI, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering to match global tech evolution

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 29, 2025

The federal government has launched a set of new Higher National Diploma (HND) courses in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, software engineering, and networking as part of a wider initiative to update the country’s technical education structure. Prof. Idris Bugaje, who serves as the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE),

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TRCN director says 32% of teachers fail professional qualifying exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 29, 2025

A total of 4,169 teachers from different parts of the country were unsuccessful in the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) administered by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). This examination was held between May 15 and May 17. The Director of Certification and Licensing at TRCN, Dr. Jacinta Ezeahurukwe, made this known […]

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WAEC issues apology over delayed English exam, attributes cause to leakage prevention

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 29, 2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued an apology for the late administration of the English Language Paper 2 during the current 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the examination was conducted on Wednesday evening. In a release signed by Moyosola Adesina, the Acting […]