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Ebonyi approves N2 billion scholarship for 597 beneficiaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 3, 2024

The Ebonyi government has approved the release of N2 billion for the payment of scholarship grants to successful candidates chosen for government-sponsored university scholarships. On Tuesday, Mr Jude Okpor, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, issued a statement to journalists in

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ABU needs N3.6 billion to power university, says academic staff

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 3, 2024

Workers at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria have expressed concern that the tariff hike approval by  Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for Band A consumers may worsen the power situation. They said that ABU and most universities are unable to afford the tariff because of “underfunding”. Their concerns were expressed in an open letter to

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Aviation Academy Opens Training Facility In Lagos

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 3, 2024

Lagos Aviation Academy (LAA) proudly announces the opening of its cutting-edge training facility for aviation training and education. The event, which coincided with the academy’s 7th anniversary, cemented its status as a leading aviation education institution in Nigeria and beyond. According to the statement, the grand opening of LAA’s new building represents

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Bauchi government reduces number of out-of-school children from 1.5m to 521,000

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 3, 2024

The Bauchi State Government has reported a considerable fall in the number of out-of-school children in the state, with the total now down to 521,000 from 1.5 million. Dr. Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner of Education, made the disclosure while presenting the Ministry’s achievements during the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing, which was held on Tuesday at the […]

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Suspected bandits kill FUDMA lecturer, kidnap his children

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

Dr. Tiri Gyan David, a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma, FUDMA, in Katsina State, was reportedly assassinated by bandits, who also abducted two of his children. The lecturer was allegedly murdered in the early hours of Tuesday at his home in Yarima quarters, Dutsinma local government area, Katsina State. Prior to his death, the […]

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3 UNILAG medical college students accused of sexual assault

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

Several sexual assault occurrences have been reported among students at the University of Lagos’ College of Medicine (CMUL). Accounts from alleged students, who remained anonymous, described a few instances on platform X and the university’s alleged inaction. On Monday and Tuesday, the alleged victims used the hashtag

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UNIMAID professor dies in domestic accident

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the death of Prof. Ruth Wazis, former Head of the Department of Business Management at the University of Maiduguri, who died in an accident at home. Yusuf Lawal, the Commissioner of Police, confirmed the incidence in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), saying it occurred […]

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KEDCO disconnects power in Aliko Dangote University over N248 million bill

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State, has been plunged into darkness after the Kano Electricity Distribution Company disconnected the institution’s power supply. KEDCO disconnected the university around a week ago due to its inability to pay its outstanding accumulated bill of about N248 million, which has presently crippled the

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UK university, UNIOSUN train 22 Nigerians on proposal writing and grantsmanship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

The University of Birmingham and Osun State University (UNIOSUN) have selected 22 early-career Nigerian scholars for proposal writing and grantsmanship in  Humanities. The scholarships came from 17 different universities, including Obafemi Awolowo University, Ekiti State University, and the University of Ibadan, among others. Speaking at the beginning of

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80 schools set to celebrate Wole Soyinka @ 90

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

At least 80 public and private schools in Ibadan and its surrounding areas in Oyo State are gearing up to participate in a one-month-long display, marking the literary legend, Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday. Dr. Kolade Mosuro, President of the Initiative for Information, Arts, and Culture Development in Nigeria, announced yesterday that the […]

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No more post-study work permits for Nigerians, other international students at Canadian border

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2024

To reduce the bypass of wait times by temporary residents, Canada’s Immigration Ministry has removed the option for international students to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the country’s border. The announcement was made by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), who stated that the decision is to

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NGO seeks free, quality education for indigent children

Angel Ojonugwa July 1, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – A non-profit organisation, Child Education and Child Support Initiative (CEACSI), has called on government at all levels to support indigent children to gain access to free and quality education. The founder of the organisation, Mrs Maryam Shehu, gave the advice during a get together, hosted for 80 orphaned and indigent children […]

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NUC approves 4 additional programmes for ABU Distance Learning Centre- official

Angel Ojonugwa July 1, 2024

ZARIA (Sundiata Scholar) – (Kaduna State), The National Universities Commission (NUC), has approved the establishment of four more programmes at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria Distance Learning Centre, effective from 2023/2024 academic session. Malam Auwalu Umar, Director, Public Affairs Directorate of the University disclosed this in a statement on Monday in

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Na’Allah resigns as UniAbuja’s VC, hands over to Maikudi

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

On Monday, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah handed over the University of Abuja’s affairs to Prof. Aisha Maikudi, the acting Vice-Chancellor. Na’Allah was appointed vice-chancellor of the institution on July 1, 2019. Prior to his appointment as VC of UniAbuja, he was the Vice Chancellor of the state-owned Kwara State University in Malete. Na’Allah

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Court releases 12 Ajayi Crowther University students facing murder charges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

Twelve of the 25 students from Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo who were charged with suspected murder at Ibadan’s Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court were released on Monday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 25 students who were arraigned on June 5 faced charges of conspiracy, murder, and negligence. Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi, the […]

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School principals task govts on electricity, internet facilitiesAppeal

Angel Ojonugwa July 1, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), has urged governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders, to provide steady electricity and internet facilities in all secondary schools in the country. “The measure will facilitate digital literacy among secondary school students across the country,” the

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Poor infrastructure, funding for public varsities responsible for incessant strikes – ASUU

Angel Ojonugwa July 1, 2024

Jos, The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), says poor infrastructure and inadequate funding of public universities by the Federal Government were responsible for the incessant strikes by lecturers. Dr. Jurbe Molwus, Chairperson of the University of Jos chapter of the union, said this during a townhall it organised on Thursday in Jos. He added […]

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Principals urge governments to provide electricity and internet to secondary schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) has asked governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders to provide stable electricity and internet access in all secondary schools across the country. “The measure will facilitate digital literacy among secondary school students across the country,” ANCOPSS national president, Mohammed Musa,

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Senator Katung visits the families of the 6 students who drowned in Kaduna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, who represents Kaduna South Senatorial District, visited and condoled with the families and Ribang community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State over the weekend after six secondary school students drowned while returning from writing the recently concluded Basic Education Certificate Examination. Last Tuesday, six students from

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Ex-minister: Lagos education sector needs more work despite apparent improvements

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2024

Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former minister of works and housing, thinks there is still more work to be done in Lagos’ education sector, despite apparent improvements in standards. Mr Ogunlewe stated this in an interview with journalists in Lagos on Sunday. He remarked on the sidelines of the foundation-laying ceremony for a 100-student hostel at Lagos […]