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Why UNILAG established a microfinance bank, according to VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 9, 2024

Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has revealed why the institution established a microfinance bank (MFB). She stated that the goal was to make the college self-sustaining and dissuade youths from going abroad, sometimes known as the Japa syndrome, by

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Nigerian becomes the first black woman to obtain a PhD in robotics at Michigan University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 9, 2024

Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi, a Nigerian lady, became the first black woman to earn a PhD in robotics from the University of Michigan in the United States. Dosunmu-Ogunbi spoke at the university’s College of Engineering convocation about the help she got in achieving her goals. She stated, “I do not stand on my own two feet. None […]

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KWASU promotes 17 staff to professorial cadrePromotion

Angel Ojonugwa May 8, 2024

ILORIN (Sundiata Post) – The Governing Council of Kwara State University (KWASU) at Malete has approved the promotion of six staff to full Professor and 11 others to Associate Professor. The KWASU Acting Director of University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, in a statement on Monday listed the new professors to include Prof. Adebayo Olowoake who […]

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COE Gindri to commence degree programmes soon – Provost

Angel Ojonugwa May 8, 2024

JOS (Sundiata Post) – Associate Prof. Lazarus Maigoro, the Acting Provost, College of Education, Gindri in Plateau, says arrangement has been concluded to commence degree programmes in 23 departments in the institution. Maigoro disclosed this in an interview on Monday in Jos, adding that the institution would run the programmes as an affiliate of the […]

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Zulum flags off training of 1,949 teachersTraining

Angel Ojonugwa May 8, 2024

BUI BORNO (Sundiata Post) – Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has flagged off the first phase of training for 1,949 teachers to enhance teaching and learning in the state. Zulum stated this on Monday while flagging off the training at the Waka Biu College of Education in Biu Local Government Area of the state. He […]

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Why certificate racketeering will be difficult to completely eradicate in Nigeria – Faborode

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 8, 2024

Prof Michael Faborode, former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, has stated that it will be impossible for Nigeria to abolish certificate racketeering among Nigerian students studying at home or abroad. The don stated that he bases his opinion on the fact that most Nigerians, especially parents, now place greater value on negative things than […]

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JAMB releases another 531 UTME results which were previously withheld

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 8, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the results of 531 candidates that were previously withheld. Previously, the results of 64,624 candidates were withheld because they were under investigation for a variety of reasons, including alleged misconduct, verification, procedural and center-based investigations The Board then proceeded to screen the

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Senate passes two education-related bills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 8, 2024

On Tuesday, the Senate resumed proceedings and passed two education-related bills for second reading. The bills were titled “A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration and other Matters Connected Therewith, 2024” and “A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Manchok,

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LASU V-C inaugurates STEM education laboratory

Angel Ojonugwa May 8, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The Lagos State University-Africa Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative STEM Education (LASU-ACEITSE) on Monday inaugurated its laboratory to train students in science, mathematics and technology. The National Coordinator, ACE Impact, Nigeria, Dr Joshua Atah, said at the ceremony that the success of the project was largely due

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TETFUND revamping tertiary education in Nigeria-says group

Angel Ojonugwa May 8, 2024

MAKURDI (Sundiata Post) – A pressure group known as AOJOKO K’Otukpo (Special Advisers to Otukpo Kingdom Paramount ruler) has said Arch. Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary (ES) Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) was revamping the country’s teritiary education. Mr Ojoko Ekwo, the Chairman of the group disclosed this on Sunday at a press conference in Makurdi. […]

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Stakeholders express mixed feelings over 18 years university admission age

Angel Ojonugwa May 8, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has described the Federal Government’s proposed review of minimum age for admission into universities as ‘ not education friendly’.Adeolu Ogunbanjo, Deputy National President of NAPTAN, said this in an interview on Sunday in Lagos. According to Ogunbanjo, students should be allowed

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ADSS Class 94 “The Golden Set” Appoints First Female Commanding Officer

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 8, 2024

Army Day Secondary School Bori Camp Port Harcourt Class of 1994 Old Boys Association (aka The Golden Set) made history on Saturday, May 5, 2024, by appointing its first female commanding officer, Mrs. Winifred Yongosi, to pilot the association’s affairs for the next two years. The significant event was held at Vineyard Hall, GRA Phase […]

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Cleric requests help for indigent students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 8, 2024

Tunde Owoyele, Archdeacon of Agege and Vicar of Christ Church Anglican, Elere – Agege, has urged other church organisations to imitate Christ Morning Society Lagos Chapter’s generous act by assisting the needy and indigent members of their respective societies. Owoyele made the call while giving checks to some of the society’s members’ children to

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Top 8 highest paying courses in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 8, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of Nigeria’s educational and professional sectors, the choice of a career path can significantly impact one’s earning potential and future prospects. Amidst a myriad of options, certain courses stand out for their lucrative nature, offering not only financial rewards but also esteemed career paths. These courses not only promise

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Wukari University Teaching Hospital asks Nigerian government for a takeoff grant

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 7, 2024

Professor Daniel Zanyu Egah, the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Taraba State’s newly founded Wukari University Teaching Hospital, has urged the federal government to provide the hospital with a takeoff grant urgently. He made the appeal during a conversation with the media in the state on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of government funding in keeping

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Disturbing video shows female student of Ekiti University striking colleague

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 7, 2024

A disturbing video has emerged online, showing a female student at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science, and Technology, Ikere (BOUESTI) in Ekiti State assaulting a colleague with a stick. The viral video shows the assailant dismissing the victim’s pleads while swinging the stick. Witnesses described the victim as Ajayi Precious Gloria, and the attacker

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JAMB responds, “It’s fake,” to lady who says she got her UTME score without taking exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 7, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has refuted a viral claim alleging that an unidentified lady obtained a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME score without taking part in the examination. An online platform reported that a Facebook user, Gozie, raised an alarm, stating that a lady who did not sit for the UTME exams received her […]

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Abdulrazaq visits Kwara school with 35 students who scored 300 and higher in UTME

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 7, 2024

Kwara Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq visited the school with 35 top scores from the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Scenes from the governor’s visit to Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Model College in Ilorin were uploaded on Monday via the state government’s X handle. During the visit, Abdulrazaq congratulated the 35 students who scored

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2024 UTME: Some candidates with high scores may not gain admission – JAMB

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 7, 2024

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has clarified why certain candidates may not be admitted despite their excellent results on the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. Fabian Benjamin, the Board’s spokesman, spoke on Arise Television on Monday. “Admission is contingent upon the cut-off marks set by schools and specific departments. “There

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Niger government to build 54 schools and renovate 534 others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 7, 2024

The Niger State Government has expressed its determination to build 54 schools and renovate 534 others in the state through the State’s Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education using the loan facility provided by the World Bank Assisted Programme: Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. This was stated in a press statement […]