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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

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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

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Council promises educational revolution at Fed. polytechic Wannue

Angel Ojonugwa July 24, 2024

ARKA (Sundiata Scholar) – (Benue) The Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic Wannue, on Tuesday promised to revolutionised the institution to deliver quality reports that the other Council members are Dr Christopher Akpan, Mrs Lola Sesay, Mrs Folashade Ogunbiyi and Mr Abu Lewani. Msuaan said the council has resolved among other things, to ensure that the President’s

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Wole Ogunyemi Foundation 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

The Wole Ogunyemi Foundation undergraduate scholarship program provides financial support for economically disadvantaged students in Nigerian universities. Selected recipients receive a cash prize of N100,000 to support school expenditures such as tuition, accommodation, books and supplies, and transportation. Requirements for Wole Ogunyemi Foundation Undergraduate

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) 2024 Fellowship For Young Africans

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

The AFC Fellowship serves as both a leadership development programme and a forum for debate and exchange among emerging generation leaders from the global South and North. The emphasis is on our shared climate dilemma and other critical global challenges. It will boost the potential of a group of creative young leaders who, as they […]

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Student Loan: Kano APC enlightens students on application process and access

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

The Kano State All Progressives Congress (APC) Students Council has organised a sensitisation workshop on the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to help students comprehend the application and access process. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was represented by Suleiman Bichi, who emphasised the significance of education and

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Lagos Govt set to promote sports in schools as a career path for talented students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

The Lagos State Government will continue to invest in school sports and encourage sports activities in schools to explore their potential as a career route for talented pupils and students, as has been done in other areas of the world. Students who succeed in sports will be supported at school with incentives, and their athletic careers will […]

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MLSCN inducts 55 new Medlab graduates of Babcock University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

On Monday, the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) solemnly inducted 55 graduates of Medical Laboratory Science from Babcock University in Ilisan, Ogun State. Temidayo Ajayi was named the session’s overall Best Student at the 12th induction and oath-taking event, which took place in the University’s 600-seat auditorium. The induction ceremony

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It is better to build more schools than hotels — PDP National Secretary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2024

Senator Sam Anyanwu, National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, has asked Nigerians to build more schools than hotels in order to ensure that every child in the country has access to a quality education. He spoke over the weekend in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, at the official opening of DaniJoy International […]

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Ede Poly expels 27 students, suspends 8 over EFCC raid protest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 23, 2024

The management of the Federal Polytechnic Ede in Osun State has announced the expulsion of 27 students for their alleged role in a campus protest that resulted in property vandalism. It was previously reported that some polytechnic students, outraged by the arrest of some of their colleagues in Owode, a community near Ede, by Economic and […]

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Ilorin varsity dismisses rumour of cult-related clashes

Angel Ojonugwa July 23, 2024

ILLORIN (Sundiata Scholar) -The management of the University of Ilorin on Monday dismissed rumours of a clash involving cult groups in the institution.Mr Kunle Akogun, Director, Corporate Affairs Department of the University, told newsmen that the rumour was “unfounded and untruthful”.“ The attention of the management of the University of Ilorin has been drawn to […]