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JAMB issues warning against illegal and underage admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, has warned universities against illegal admission that may require ‘regularisation’ after admission has been offered. He stated that pursuing regularisation was prohibited. He also warned against

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Osun State Emerges First In NELFUND’s Process

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

According to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Osun State has the highest number of students applying for student loans. Mr. Sawyer Akintude, the Managing Director, made the announcement yesterday in Osogbo during a visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s office. He stated, “I can tell you today that Osun State has the highest number of […]

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UNIPORT takes position against sexual harassment, rolls out policy

Angel Ojonugwa July 9, 2024

PORT HARCOURT (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has announced implementation of its policy on sexual harassment across all campuses. Prof. Owunari Georgewill, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, made this known at a news conference organised by the Youths Friendly Centre (YFC) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. He said that the […]

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Ondo varsity joins NASU, SSANU nationwide protest

Angel Ojonugwa July 9, 2024

OKITIPUPA (Sundiata Scholar) – (Ondo State), Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) chapters of the Olusegun Agagau University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, in Ondo State, joined in the nationwide protest declared by their national bodies on Tuesday. reports that

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Kwara Vasity expels 175 studentsKwara Vasity expels 175 students

Angel Ojonugwa July 9, 2024

ILLORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, says it has expelled 175 students for various offences. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, on Tuesday. The university management said that the expulsion approval followed the recommendations of the Students’

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Ex-NBC D-G extols Danfodiyo varsity outgoing V-C’s inclusive leadership style

Angel Ojonugwa July 9, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – Dr Nasir Danladi-Bako, former Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has extolled the inclusive leadership style of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS) Sokoto, Prof. Lawal Bilbis. Danladi-Bako, now a lecturer at the Mass Communications Department of the university, made the commendation in a

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Leverage higher education libralisation to develop your wards—Varsity urges parents

Angel Ojonugwa July 9, 2024

AKWA, (Sundiata Scholar) – Saint Peter University, Anina/Onneh, Anambra, has urged parents to take advantage of libralisation of higher education by the Federal Government develop their wards and children to contribute meaningfully to national development. Mr Chuka Nnabuife, the public relations officer of the Catholic Diocese of Aguata in Anambra-owned university,

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Mbah approves N1.9bn leave allowances for primary school teachers

Angel Ojonugwa July 9, 2024

ENUGU (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the release of N1.9 billion for the payment of four-year accumulated leave allowances owed to public primary schools’ teachers in the state. Mr Uche Anichukwu, Senior Special Assistant to Mbah on External Relations, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Enugu. Anichukwu […]

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Humanities not only about human welfare, improve lives – KASU V-C

Angel Ojonugwa July 9, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Vice-Chancellor (V-C), Kaduna State University (KASU), Prof. Abdullahi Musa, on Monday said that humanities and social sciences were not only concerned about human welfare, but also improve human lives. Musa, who said this while declaring open the 3rd International Conference of KASU’s Faculty of Arts, said that humanities were the

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3 administrators at Columbia University dismissed over texts on antisemitic tropes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Columbia University has removed three administrators from their positions for allegedly sending text messages that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes” during a forum on Jewish issues. Cristen Kromm, former dean of undergraduate student life; Matthew Patashnick, former associate dean for student and family assistance; and Susan Chang-Kim,

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LASU students hold peaceful protest against CBT and other additional fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Lagos State University students protested peacefully on Monday against the institution’s adoption of the N10,000 Computer-Based Test (CBT), as well as forensic and counselling fees. On Sunday, the students protested about the fees. During Monday’s protest, students described the price as extortion. They carried placards with phrases such as “Say No

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TASUED resumes suspended second semester exams today

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

The management of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun has decided that the suspended 2nd Semester Examination be resumed on Tuesday, July 9th. Mr Dapo Oke, the University Registrar, signed a statement containing this information. According to Sundiata Post, the second-semester examinations were suspended following the murder of a final-year student,

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Imaguero College Emerges Winner of 2024 NEPL/Seplat JV PEARLs Quiz

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Imaguero College in Benin, Edo State, won the 13th edition of the NEPL/Seplat JV PEARLs Quiz competition, receiving Ten Million Naira (N10 million) for a school project and a scholarship of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) for each of the three participating students. This is the first time a public school from the two beneficiary […]

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Lagos Cooperative College begins admission process for 2024/2025 academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

The Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) has invited well-meaning and eligible students to apply for admission to the institution’s Full-Time National Diploma and Part-Time Professional Diploma Programmes for the academic year 2024/2025. The College provides specialised cooperative courses to improve the practice and operation of cooperative business models, as

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Kwara University expels 175 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students for various offenses. Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, Acting Director of University Relations, stated that the expulsion was approved based on the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, SDC, which met between October 2021 and March 2024. The expelled students were charged with a variety of offences,

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Education commissioners, ICPC meet to address sexual harassment in higher institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 8, 2024

To identify the most effective strategy for addressing the prevalent issue of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions, the nation’s education commissioners will confer with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja. The ICPC and Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI) will organise the meeting, which is likely to focus on

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ASUU strike: We will decide after two weeks – Osodeke

Angel Ojonugwa July 8, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Emmanuel Osodeke has stated that the union will decide their next action in two weeks if the federal government fails to implement agreements reached. Amid the planned protests by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the […]

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World Bank, REA delegation inspect work on 12 megawatts solar project in Borno

Angel Ojonugwa July 8, 2024

MAIDUGURI (Sundiata Scholar) – Mr Ashish Khanna, the World Bank Practice Manager for West Africa has commended the level of work on the 12 megawatts University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) solar power project. Also satisfied with the level of work on the project, expected to be completed in September, is the Managing Director of Rural Electrification […]

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Publisher urges modification of education curriculum

Angel Ojonugwa July 8, 2024

IKORUDU (Sundiata Scholar) – A publisher, Mr Somi Uranta, has urged the Federal Government to modify education curriculum to suit Nigeria’s purposes more. Uranta report in Lagos on Sunday that the modification would equip school leavers better and make them more relevant.“ Curriculum or syllabus is garbage in, garbage out, it must be re-tooled.“If we […]

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Seplat provides Benin schools with 2 STEAM labs

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 8, 2024

The NEPL/Seplat Energy JV has opened two new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) labs at Edo Boys High School and New Era College in Benin City, Edo State. The STEAM lab project is part of a comprehensive Seplat Innovators Programme (SIP) that complements the Seplat Teachers’ Empowerment Programme (STEP). The programme monitors the