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Nigerian government denies reducing foreign scholars’ allowances

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The Federal Government denies that it intends to reduce scholarship students’ allowances, as previously reported in the media. Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, made this statement during a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in

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KASU lecturers threaten 2-week warning strike over welfare concerns

Angel Ojonugwa July 26, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) Branch, has resolved to embark on a two weeks warning strike over unresolved issues bothering on welfare. The union stated this in a notification letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Abdullahi Musa, signed by its Chairman, Dr […]

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Call For Applications: ECOWAS 2024 Cybersecurity Hackathon

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

We are excited to announce the ECOWAS Cybersecurity Hackathon, a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition organised by ECOWAS and host Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This event provides a wonderful opportunity for both new and

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2024 Nile University of Nigeria Scholarship For Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

Nile University of Nigeria Scholarship: Are you looking for a fully funded scholarship at a private university? The Nile University of Nigeria is accepting undergraduate applications for her 2024 scholarship program. Benefits of Nile University of Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Requirements for Nile University of Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Selection Process

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Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) 2024 Scholarship Program for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

UNS Scholarship is available for all programs (specifically for programs in the Faculty of Medicine or Medical Sciences, the quota is limited). Students are solely responsible for all other fees and expenditures, including accommodation, airfare, visa and immigration fees, food, transportation, additional health insurance, and other personal expenses. Benefits of UNS

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Ondo Varsity allay fears of parents, students, assures of adequate

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

AKURE (Sundiata Scholar) – Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko (AAUA) in Ondo State, has assured students of the institution and their parents of adequate security in the school environment and its host community. The Head, Information, Protocol and Public Relations of the institution, Mr Victor Akinpelumi, in a statement on Thursday, said that the university

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Nigerian University, Polytechnic, College Of Education Student Groups Announce Indefinite Protest

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

THE (Sundiata Scholar) – unions affirmed that the development has led to poor socioeconomic welfare for students, a loss of interest in academic activities and fall in grades, increase in crimes and criminality, and increase in violence on campuses and their environs. The National Association of University Students (NAUS), in collaboration with the National

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Regular leadership, administrative training key to good governance – NGO

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Honey Olawale, Director of Global Skills Hub, UK, an NGO, has called for regular leadership and administrative training of employees, saying it will bring good governance in the country.Olawale spoke at an Executive Leadership Training and Award organised by the NGO in partnership with Lion Outreach International, U.S., at Ikeja on […]

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Association tasks Niger Govt. on maintenance of infrastructure in schools

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

MINNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Old Boys Association of Government Secondary School Kontagora (GOSSKOBA), Class of 1984, has called on the Niger Government to ensure the periodic maintenance of infrastructure in schools. Alhaji Aliyu Ahmed, former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, made the call at the 40th anniversary of Class 1984 in Minna on […]

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German envoy harps on transition to renewable energy

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Weert Borner, Consulate-General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria, has reiterated his country’s commitment to partnering with Nigeria and supporting renewable energy transition.Borner gave the assurance at a seminar series of the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Lagos State University (LASU), on

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Greensprings students emerge as overall best in Cambridge exams

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

Two Greensprings alumni, Oluwatobi Somorin and David Ekenta-Ifeanyi, were recently awarded at the British Council’s yearly Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, which recognise top-performing students and innovative schools. In the 2023 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination, Ekenta-Ifeanyi won Top in Country in Physical

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Pastor remanded for defiling 14-year-old girl and inducing 3 abortions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

A 14-year-old secondary school student revealed to an Akure Magistrates’ Family Court in Ondo state how she aborted her school principal and pastor, Adetunji Obatayo, 55, three times. In her testimony before the court, the victim stated that the principal had sexual relations with her since she first moved home with him when she was ten years old. […]

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33 Nigerian students receive $2.92 million in scholarships from US universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

At least 33 Nigerian students have been awarded full scholarships totalling $2.92 million to attend American universities and colleges during the 2024/2025 academic year. The scholarships were awarded through the Opportunity Funds Programme of the United States Consulate General in Lagos. The initiative is intended to promote access to US higher institutions for

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Bauchi University starts online screening for 2024 admissions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2024

Sa’adu Zungur University, Gadau, formerly known as Bauchi State University, has issued a notice for online screening to all prospective candidates for 2024/2025 admission, particularly those who chose the University as their first choice. According to a statement from the University signed by the Registrar, A. G. Hassan, PhD, the online screening for 2024/2025

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Nigerian government reduces allowances for foreign scholars

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

The Nigerian government has reduced the allowances of foreign scholars studying under the Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship by 12.7 per cent. The scholars are now stranded in Russia, Morocco, and Algeria, among other countries. The cut in allowances was disclosed in a memo released by the Nigeria government. The Federal Government clarified in a memo

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Ondo government asks students not to participate in protests against high cost of living

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

The Ondo state government has urged Nigerian students not to participate in the planned protest over the country’s hardships. The government has urged citizens to give President Bola Tinubu more time to handle major national concerns such as the economy, security, and education. The state government filed an appeal with Kevin Olaolu, the Ondo state government’s

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School proprietress tasks educationists on creative skills learning

Angel Ojonugwa July 24, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – Mrs Khadijat Oyeniyi , the proprietress, Creative Tots School, has called on educationists to include creative and skills learning in primary schools’ curriculum so as to harness pupils’ full potential.Oyeniyi made the call during the school’s second graduation and prize giving ceremony on Sunday in Kaduna. She explained that the school

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Ekiti indigenes at Nigeria Law school to get N150,000 each

Angel Ojonugwa July 24, 2024

ADO EKITI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Ekiti State Government has approved payment of N29,400,000 as bursary awards to 196 indigenes at the Nigeria Law School (Bar 1) for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions. This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary of the Ekiti Scholarship Board, Mrs Bukola Faluyi, and made available to […]

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Gov. Idris donates N50m to Command Girls’ School, Goru

Angel Ojonugwa July 24, 2024

BIRNIN KEBBI (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has donated 50 million to Command Girls’ Science Secondary School, Goru in Kebbi State, to bolster effective teaching and learning.Idris announced the donation at the graduation ceremony of the school in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. He explained that the gesture was necessary to assist the […]

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Economic Hardship: Stranded foreign scholars’ allowances slashed by FG

Angel Ojonugwa July 24, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholars) – The federal government has slashed the allowances of foreign scholars who are currently stranded in Russia, Morocco, and Algeria, among others by 12.7%. The announcement was made through the Federal Ministry of Education, with the reduction attributed to the current economic crisis bedevilling the country. The development comes following