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NDLEA Prevents Student from Swallowing 76 Cocaine Wraps at Kano Airport

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 20, 2025

Operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully intercepted a 26-year-old student, Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma, as she tried to swallow 76 wraps of cocaine just before her flight back to India. The nursing student, currently enrolled at Noida International

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NANS Urges Southern Students to Apply for Student Loan Scheme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 20, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged students in southern Nigeria to take advantage of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to alleviate financial challenges in their educational pursuits. This appeal was made in a statement issued on Monday by Abdul-Yekinn Odunayo, the Clerk of the Senate at NANS National headquarters, in Abeokuta, […]

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Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa Expels 100 Students, Matriculates 1500

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 19, 2025

On Saturday, Dr. Hauwa Mohammed, the acting Rector of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, announced that approximately 100 students had been expelled for involvement in exam malpractice. She also mentioned that 1,500 students, including those in National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), and part-time programs, were officially matriculated for the 2024/2025 academic

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UniAbuja to Launch Chinese Language Learning, Culture Program Soon – VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 19, 2025

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, announced that the university will soon introduce a Confucius Institute that focuses on Chinese language learning and cultural programs. Maikudi made this statement on Friday while welcoming students from Tsinghua University’s School of Journalism and Communications in China to the institution. Confucius

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Lagos Government Closes School Following Toddler’s Drowning Incident

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 19, 2025

The Lagos State Government has shut down Smiley Kids Montessori School, located at Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, after a toddler died in the school’s swimming pool. A statement issued by Kayode Sutton, the deputy director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, confirmed that the school was closed on […]

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Eni/NNPC Awards 30 Postgraduate Scholarships to Nigerian Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 19, 2025

Eni’s subsidiary, Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), in collaboration with NNPC Limited and NAE PSC, has provided scholarships to 30 Nigerian graduates for postgraduate studies in universities in Nigeria and abroad for the 2024/2025 Scholarship Awards Scheme. Out of the 30 recipients, 10 will study at various universities in the United Kingdom and Canada, while

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49 Final-Year MAPOLY Students at Risk of Expulsion Over Alleged Fake Results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 19, 2025

A total of 49 final-year Higher National Diploma (HND) students at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) are facing possible expulsion after a verification process revealed that they allegedly submitted counterfeit National Diploma (ND) results. The polytechnic released a result verification update, indicating that these students had presented fake ND certificates when

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MDCAN Southwest Issues 21-Day Deadline to Universities Over Unpaid CONMESS Salaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

The South-West zone of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), which includes Edo State, has issued a 21-day deadline starting from January 13, 2025, to universities in the region to begin paying the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) to clinical lecturers. In a statement released after a zonal meeting, which was signed […]

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Governor Lawal Strengthens Zamfara Education with Recruitment of 2,000 Teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has authorized the hiring of 2,000 additional teachers as part of his administration’s dedication to improving the education sector. This announcement was made during an Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Gusau. A statement released on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that

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Ekiti Nursing College Faces Backlash Over N1M Fee for Substandard Rooms

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

The management of Ekiti State College of Nursing Sciences, Ado-Ekiti has instructed students to pay N250,000 each as accommodation fee for the ongoing academic session. It was reported that the school is charging a total of N1 million to house four students in a single room. Some of the impacted students who spoke to the […]

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NANS demands apology from Ogun deputy governor after clash involving convoy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

On Thursday, the Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun Joint Campus Committee, Adeyanju Francis, called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to investigate the reported shooting of protesting students from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta by security personnel in the convoy of Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele. The student leaders also demanded

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18-Year-Old UNILORIN Student Becomes a Chartered Accountant

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

An 18-year-old student from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Miss Faith Aduragbemi Olabisi, who is studying in the Department of Accounting, has successfully become a chartered accountant. As per the university’s bulletin, this achievement was described as an exceptional example of the outstanding service provided at the University of Ilorin. The statement

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Max Amuchie, Rotarian and Sundiata Post CEO receives Gulf American University’s Honorary Science Award

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Sundiata Scholar) – The Gulf American University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has honoured Dr Max Amuchie, Founder/CEO, Sundiata Post Media Ltd with an Honorary Award of Science (Doctorate). The award followed a year-long assessment on three areas – contribution to knowledge, humanitarian service and community development – which ended

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Oyo Private Schools Face Teacher Shortage Due to Minimum Wage Policy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2025

Private primary and secondary schools in Oyo State, located in South-West Nigeria, are experiencing a shortage of teachers. According to a source, this issue is particularly noticeable in major cities and towns such as Ogbomoso, Oyo, Saki, Iseyin, Eruwa, and others across the state. Investigations revealed that this situation became apparent at the start of […]

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Fire Ravages School, Shops in Anambra Community

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2025

A fire damaged parts of the Practicing Primary School building located within St. Stephen Anglican Church in Umubelu, Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday evening. Although no injuries were reported, sources indicated that the fire began from bush burning on Saturday night, affecting some sections of the school’s classroom roofing materials. Eyewitnesses in the area

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2025 African World Heritage Fund Internship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is an intergovernmental organization established in 2006 by the African Union and UNESCO to promote the effective preservation and safeguarding of Africa’s cultural and natural heritage of Outstanding Universal Value. The primary aim of AWHF is to tackle the difficulties encountered by African States Parties in implementing the 1972

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2025 Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) STEM Challenge

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

LASRIC is in search of solutions that are ready for funding and designed to help students strengthen their understanding of STEM subjects. These solutions should be adaptable for students ranging from primary school to tertiary education levels. Focus Areas: FutureTech, Al/Robotics, GreenTech, Inclusivity Tech, EdTech/General Tech Skills and Capacity Building.

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2025 Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) Request for Research Proposal

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

To achieve enhanced research and development (R&D) results, the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council invites proposals for R&D initiatives aimed at creating both novel and improved innovations across various sectors, including: Benefits of LASRIC Research Proposal Successful Research applications will be awarded up to 5 million Naira. Requirements

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2025 WASSCE: Commissioner Issues Strong Warning to Stakeholders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2025

The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has issued a firm warning to all relevant parties in the state ahead of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Commissioner condemned issues like truancy, negligence, and other misconducts shown by stakeholders, despite the significant financial

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Senator Barau Provides Master’s Degree Scholarships for 300 Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2025

In a significant show of dedication to education, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, is offering scholarships to 300 students to pursue Master’s degrees at Nigerian universities. This comes just one week after he sponsored 70 students for postgraduate scholarships abroad. Through the Barau I Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), the 70 students chosen […]