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Student loans will be disbursed according to academic calendars — NELFUND

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 13, 2024

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has stated that loans applied for under the student loan scheme will be disbursed to applicants per their respective institutions’ academic calendars. Nasir Ayitogo, NELFUND’s Head of Media and Public Relations, confirmed this in an interview with

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86 universities, others conducted illegal admission — JAMB

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 13, 2024

An analysis of data on admissions for the 2022/2023 admission session in Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions of learning revealed that 88 institutions admitted students outside of the Central Admissions Processing System, also known as CAPS. JAMB considers admissions made outside of CAPS illegal, null and void. In 2017, JAMB introduced

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Top 10 universities in the world to study MBA

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 13, 2024

The world’s top business schools continue to attract the brightest minds and offer unparalleled opportunities for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs. Pursuing an MBA from these prestigious institutions can be a transformative experience, equipping students with the essential skills and global perspectives needed to thrive in the ever-evolving business landscape. 

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22 confirmed dead in Jos school building collapse

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 13, 2024

A horrific catastrophe hit the Plateau state capital, Jos as a two-story school collapsed, killing 22 students. The Saints Academy college in north-central Plateau state’s Busa Buji town collapsed just after students, many of whom were 15 years old or younger, arrived for class in the morning. According to Plateau police spokesman Alfred Alabo, 154 students

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200 students trapped under collapsed school building in Jos – Commissioner

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 12, 2024

Musa Ashoms, the Plateau Commissioner for Information and Communication, has disclosed that approximately 200 students are trapped inside the collapsed Jos school building. The Saints Academy, a secondary school in Jos, collapsed on Friday while students were writing their third-term examinations. Ashoms, who arrived at the scene with other commissioners, including the

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NDLEA urges collaborative action to combat drug abuse in tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 12, 2024

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has advocated for more proactive steps to combat drug abuse among tertiary institution students across the country. Mr Ndubuisi Agabus, Keffi Area Commander, NDLEA, Nasarawa State, made the announcement during a chat with reporters in Keffi on Thursday. Agabus, an Assistant Commander of Narcotics, stated that drug abuse […]

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Gunmen kidnap former DVC of EKSU, demand N50m ransom

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 12, 2024

On Tuesday, gunmen kidnapped Professor Femi Olaofe, a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti (EKSU), from his home in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state capital. Olaofe, a Professor of Industrial Chemistry who recently retired from the Ekiti State University in Ado Ekiti is a native of Are-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area. An

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5,461 schools in Benue face closure due to non-recertification status

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 12, 2024

About 5,461 schools in Benue State are at risk of closure due to a failure to meet recertification status. Dr Terna Francis, Director-General of the Benue State Bureau for Education Quality Assurance (BEQA), who led a team to the Benue State Board of Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) to discuss inter-agency collaboration, made the announcement on […]

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Incoming students to receive discounts of 10-50% on tuition fees as AUN celebrates 20th anniversary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 12, 2024

To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State’s capital, is awarding tuition scholarships to young students from Nigeria and other African countries. The university administration declared on Thursday that the scholarship award reinforces the institution’s commitment to providing outstanding education

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12 professors, 15 others inducted into Shell sabbatical and research positions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 12, 2024

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Joint Venture has greatly extended its educational endeavours, hiring 27 Nigerian professors and research interns. This year’s programme saw a 35% increase over the previous year, with eight professors, four senior lecturers, and 15 other participants. The induction ceremony, held at the

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Dangote pledges seven interventions to Aliko Dangote University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has pledged seven critical interventions at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil to improve educational progress. Dangote, the university’s Chancellor, made the offer just a week after paying N100 million upfront to Kano Electricity Distribution Company to restore electricity to the

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NBTE accredits 30 programmes at Kogi Poly

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

Professor Salisu Usman Ogbo, Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has revealed that 30 programmes were presented to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and all were returned with full accreditation. Professor Ogbo made the announcement while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ Correspondents Chapel, Kogi State Council, about his

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Edo government approves new governing council for Ambrose Alli University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

Osarodion Ogie, Secretary to the Edo State Government, stated that the state government has authorised the composition of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. Ogie stated this in a statement on Thursday, adding that the date of the Council’s inauguration will be revealed later. The statement read, “The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has […]

Tertiary institutions

Don urges Nigerian Universities to diversify funding sources

Angel Ojonugwa July 11, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, former Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, has charged managements of Nigerian Universities to diversify sources of funding and redouble efforts on productive researches. Ogundipe gave the charge on Wednesday in Sokoto at a lecture titled ” University Governance and Traditions in Nigeria; Issues, Challenges and

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LASG announces date for the 2024 Placement Test by CAS for primary six students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 11, 2024

As part of its efforts to provide outstanding education in the state, the Lagos State Government has scheduled the Placement Test by Continuous Assessment Scores (CAS) for Primary Six Pupils on Saturday, July 20, 2024. This was said in a statement issued by Mr Adebayo Orunsolu, Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, telling the general […]

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Kano govt reitrates commitment to quality education

Angel Ojonugwa July 11, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State, has reaffirmed his administration commitment to enhance access to free quality education for all.Kabir-Yusuf stated this at the inauguration of the Education Recovery Conference on Wednesday in Kano. The conference was being organised by the state government in collaboration with the PLANE Nigeria and

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LASG seeks corps members’ collaboration to curb drug abuse

Angel Ojonugwa July 11, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Lagos State Government has called for collaboration of corps members in its efforts at curbing substance abuse through the War Against Drug Abuse in Lagos State project. The Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, made the call on Wednesday while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 corps members […]

Tertiary institutions

Enugu Govt. begins construction of 8 Science, Vocational Schools

Angel Ojonugwa July 11, 2024

ENUGU (Sundiata Scholar) – The Enugu State Government has commenced the construction of eight Science, Technical, and Vocational (STV) Schools in the state, starting with the Government Technical College (GTC), Enugu. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, said this during the inspection of work at the GTC, on Wednesday. He revealed that there would

Tertiary institutions

Rector assures Kogi Poly staff, students of improved welfare, conducive environment

Angel Ojonugwa July 11, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Prof. Salisu Usman, has assured of improved welfare and conducive environment for members of staff and students of the institution. Usman gave the assurance when members of Correspondents’ chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi council, paid a courtesy visit to his office […]

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OAU SSANU joins nationwide protest over withheld salaries

Angel Ojonugwa July 11, 2024

ILE IFE (Sundiata Scholar) – Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) branch, on Tuesday staged a protest over non-payment of their four months withheld salaries. The Chairman of the branch, Dr Taiwo Arobadi, while addressing members during a one-day protest at the university Campus in Ile-Ife, said