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NCC and JAMB in talks over a special SIM card for students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are discussing the creation of a special SIM card for students with limited services. Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB),

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High failure rate: Ekiti man writes to Niger school, offering to teach maths and science for free

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

Amusa Lasisi, an Ekiti State man, has explained why he opted to teach secondary school students at Government Day College in Tunga Lowcost, Minna, for free. Lasisi, in a letter dated April 29, 2024, titled “Application for voluntary teaching engagement on science subjects for compassion, patriotism, and active community development,” attributed his reasons to

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Top highlights from the 2024 UTME results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed the results of candidates who took part in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with 64,624 results being investigated. According to Oloyede, 1,989,668 individuals registered for the examinations, which were held in 118 locations across 774 Computer Based Test Centres (CBT). According

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OFFCUT: Nigerians say social media, laziness, hunger, reasons for poor JAMB performance

Angel Ojonugwa May 1, 2024

OFFCUT (Sundiata Post) – Nigerians say social media, laziness, hunger, reasons for poor JAMB performance Nigerians have identified social media addiction, hunger, and laziness as contributing factors to the poor performance of students in the recently concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This is in response to a post made by Tribune Online on

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Nigerians say social media, laziness, hunger, reasons for poor JAMB performance

Angel Ojonugwa May 1, 2024

TERTIARY (Sundiata Post) – education admission age limit, The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the sale of Direct Entry documents nationwide and in select foreign centres.Nigerians have identified social media addiction, hunger, and laziness as contributing factors to the poor performance of students in the recently concluded Unified

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Tinubu, Jonathan, Others to Grace Igbinedion University’s 25th Anniversary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

President Bola Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) were named yesterday as dignitaries to attend Igbinedion University’s (IUO) 25th anniversary celebration. On May 10, 1999, the then-military Head of State, Abubakar, issued a certificate of operation for Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria’s

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BUA donates 108-bed hostel to FUTMinna

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has donated a block of hostel accommodation to the Federal University of Technology in Minna, Niger State. The project, which is being carried out under the philanthropic initiative of BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu, is anticipated to provide hostel accommodation for undergraduate students on the university’s

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NUC, NOUN, and AAU educate 931 scholars on the use of AI

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

At least 931 staff members from Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education have completed a 13-week intensive training programme on the use of artificial intelligence to enhance their teaching, research, and community engagement. The National Universities Commission (NUC), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), and the West Africa Office of the

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Lagos Govt launches scholarship initiative for PWDs

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The Lagos State Ministry of Tertiary Education, led by Commissioner Tolani Sule, has announced a special scholarship for people with disabilities and destitute students attending state-owned tertiary institutions. Sule stated on Tuesday that this was consistent with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda, which prioritises inclusive development. Speaking at

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NANS plans nationwide protest over power and fuel crisis

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for a nationwide protest in reaction to the ongoing fuel scarcity and electricity crises. The student body is seeking the dismissal of important officials, notably Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), and Honourable Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of

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Explore, learn, have fun with books – Lagos Library advises students

Angel Ojonugwa April 30, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The Director of Lagos State Library Board, Mr Oyadipe Amoo, has called on students to make use of public libraries in their localities to explore, learn and have fun with books. Amoo gave the advice at the Year 2024 World Book Day with the theme “Read your way”, held on Tuesday […]

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2 AAU in students killed during cult clash in Edo

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

Two AAU, Ekpoma students were reportedly shot dead after a clash between rival cult groups in the state. The clash resulted in the death of a student union government official at the college. It was discovered that the killings occurred last Friday. The Students’ Union Government official was believed to be a 400-Level student at […]

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Reps propose the establishment of a dedicated fund for safe school initiative

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

The House of Representatives has proposed that a dedicated fund be established to guarantee that the Safe School initiative is implemented effectively. Tajudeen Abbas made the recommendation on Tuesday during the resumption of plenary in Abuja. He stated that the house is acutely aware of the heinous crimes that have specifically “targeted our schools, where […]

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UNIBEN authorities suspend student union government indefinitely

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

The University of Benin’s student union government has been placed on indefinite suspension by the school’s administration. The university’s registrar, Ademola Bobola, revealed the union’s decision in a letter to the university’s community that was made available to media on Tuesday in Benin City. The letter read, “After due consideration

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Fuel scarcity: Group requests that Osun schools be closed

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

As a result of the current fuel shortage, The Osun Masterminds, TOM, a civil society organization, has recommended the Osun State Government to close the state’s schools for a few weeks. The group maintained that the goal of the policy is to lessen the immense hardship that parents and children endure. This was included in […]

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C’River requires 20,000 teachers to address shortage in public schools,

Angel Ojonugwa April 30, 2024

C”RIVER (Sundiata Post) – requires 20,000 teachers to address shortage in public schools, Commissioner Calabar, The Commissioner for Education in Cross River, Sen. Stephen Odey, says a minimum of 20,000 teachers is required to address shortage of teaching staff in public schools across the state. The Commissioner, who disclosed this during a press briefing in

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Unilorin expels, rusticates 19 students over examination malpractice, racketeeringRustication

Angel Ojonugwa April 30, 2024

ILORIN (Sundiata Post) – University of Ilorin has expelled or rusticated 19 students involved in various offences. Their offences ranged from misconduct, theft, examination malpractice, hostel bed-space racketeering, extortion and assault to admission racketeering, Those expelled included six final year students, the varsity’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle

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Violence: Don calls for creation of crime prevention commission

Angel Ojonugwa April 30, 2024

PROF (Sundiata Post) – Taslim Hammed of the Department of Counselling and Human Development Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, made the call in Ibadan on Thursday while delivering the university’s 546th Inaugural Lecture. Hammed underscored the use of the counselling psychology approach to address some of the recent concerns of Nigeria, adding that

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Sokoto: AGILE project to train 2,400 SBMC members on school improvement plan

Angel Ojonugwa April 30, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata Post) – No fewer than 2,400 School Based Management Committee (SBMC) members would be trained on School Improvement Plan (SIP) under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment, (AGILE) Project in Sokoto State. The Project Coordinator, Mr Mansur Isa-Buhari, disclosed this at the first level training of SBMC focal persons on Monday

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International students will be permitted to work 24 hours a week, says Canada Immigration Minister

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2024

Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister, announced on Monday that international students will be allowed to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September. This is a change from the 20-hour work limit imposed on international students during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is slated to expire on Tuesday. “Looking at best practices […]