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Aptech provides 50% scholarship to Nigerian students seeking admission to UK universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 14, 2024

Aptech Learning, an IT training institute, has announced that as part of its route to an affordable international degree program, Nigerian students seeking admission to UK universities will be eligible for a 50% scholarship. This was revealed at the recent 16th edition of Aptech Career Quest,

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FG revokes two smart school contracts in Kebbi and Bayelsa

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 14, 2024

The Federal Government claims it has revoked the contract for constructing a smart school in Kebbi State and granted it to a different contractor. Dr Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education, also revealed that the construction of a smart school in Bayelsa State is being revoked. Sununu made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja, while […]

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NELFUND disburses N201 million education loan to 1,370 UI students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 14, 2024

The University of Ibadan in Oyo State announced that it received N201,114,650 from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund for 1,370 students for the 2023/2024 academic session. Joke Akinpelu, the university’s Director of Public Relations, made the statement on Tuesday in Ibadan. An internal memo dated August 9 said that the funds were deposited into the institution’s

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Oyo government sets August 26 as new interview date for teachers’ recruitment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 14, 2024

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has rescheduled the interviews for successful applicants in the recent teachers’ recruitment exams from August 20 to August 26. Dr Nureni Adeniran, the executive chairman of OYOSUBEB, announced this to press in Ibadan on Tuesday. Mr Adeniran explained that the date change was necessary since the state […]

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FG releases JSS1 admission list into unity colleges 

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 14, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the release of the 2024/2025 admission list for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS1) at the 115 Federal Unity Colleges around the country. Mrs Folasade Boriowo, the ministry’s Director Press and Public Relations, issued a statement to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. ”Following the announcement of successful conduct of the

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 UNICEF partners Southwest states to tackle out-of-school children menace

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 13, 2024

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has formed partnerships with Southwest states to address the issue of out-of-school children in the region and investigate the core causes of the problem. UNICEF expressed concern about the number of out-of-school children and emphasised the importance of states to implement the retention, transition, and

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NANS urges Tinubu to increase the NYSC allowance to N77,000

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 13, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Senate President, Henry Okunomo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to increase the monthly allowance for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to ₦77,000. He stated that the current monthly salary of ₦33,000 is inadequate in light of current economic conditions. Okunomo made the appeal in a letter to […]

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Salem University warns candidates against presenting fake results during screening

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 13, 2024

Alewo Johnson-Akubo, the vice-chancellor of Salem University in Lokoja, has warned candidates against presenting fake results during the 2024/2025 academic season screening. The university screening process began on August 12. The vice-chancellor said, “The university is targeting brilliance in the screening of candidates for admission into undergraduate and postgraduate

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WAEC claims that Ogun students’ results were withheld over a technical error

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 13, 2024

Ayobami Suberu, the Branch Controller of the West Africa Examination Council in charge of Ogun State, has refuted an online media report stating that the results of some public school students in the state were withheld due to debt. Suberu, according to a statement from the Chief Press Secretary to Ogun State Governor, Lekan Adeniran, disclosed this […]

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Gunmen kill university lecturer, deputy registrar, 4 others in Taraba

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 13, 2024

No fewer than six travellers in Taraba were murdered, including a lecturer at Federal University Wukari and the Deputy Registrar of Taraba State School of Health Technology Takum. One of the victims, the principal of a secondary school in Takum, was recently transferred to Wukari Local Government. DSP Kwache Gambo, the spokesperson for the Taraba State […]

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Oyebanji appoints Joseph Babatola Ayodele as new VC of EKSU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 13, 2024

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele as the next Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Ayodele, a Professor of Education Management, served as the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) before his appointment. Prof. Ayodele’s nomination as Vice Chancellor takes effect on August 20,

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Why UNILAG and OAU can’t go below 200 admission cut-off mark — JAMB

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 13, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has prohibited four Nigerian universities from admitting candidates who scored less than 200 in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The UTME, which is conducted by JAMB, is the only acceptable examination for individuals seeking admission to Nigerian tertiary institutions. Though certain

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WAEC withholds 215,267 results over examination malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 13, 2024

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has withheld the results of 215, 267 candidates who took the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE (School Candidates), citing suspected malpractice. Amos Dangut, the national office’s head, announced this when announcing the results in Lagos on Monday. According to Mr Dangut, this number

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WAEC releases 2024 WASSCE results, records 72% pass

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 13, 2024

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) said that 72% of candidates who took this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) received credits in five disciplines, including English Language and Mathematics. Dr Josiah Dangut, WAEC’s Head of National Office (HNO), spoke to reporters yesterday to announce the publication of the

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UNICEF advocates strong commitment to tackle Nigeria’s out-of-school children menaceUNICEF advocates strong commitment to tackle Nigeria’s out-of-school children menace

Angel Ojonugwa August 12, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria needs stronger commitment by state governments and stakeholders in the educational sector for the development of models to reduce the high number of out-of-school children. Azuka Menkiti, UNICEF Education Specialist, made the remarks on Monday in Ibadan, at a two-day regional

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FG dissociates self from purported Same-Sex marriage school debate

Angel Ojonugwa August 12, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Ministry of Education has disassociated itself from a purported school debate organised by the Creative Africa Initiative, titled “Same-Sex Marriage Should be Legalised in Nigeria.” In a statement on Saturday, August 10, 2024, the ministry’s director of press and public relations, Folasade Boriowo, said the organisation forged

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ZAMSUT Cut-Off Marks for Undergraduate Programmes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 12, 2024

The management of Zamfara State University (ZAMSUT), Talata Mafara, has officially issued the JAMB Cut Off Mark for all undergraduate candidates seeking provisional admission for the 2024/2025 academic session. The JAMB admission cut-off mark for Zamfara State University (ZAMSUT), Talata Mafara has been officially set at 140. This indicates that any aspiring students of

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FUTA Top-Up Degree Admission Form for 2024/2025 Admission Form

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 12, 2024

Admission to the Top-Up Degree Programmes at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is officially open for the academic year 2024/2025. Candidates can apply for several top-up degree programs to improve their academic qualifications. School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology School of Environmental Technology School of Engineering and Engineering

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FUTA JUBEB Admission Form for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 12, 2024

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) JUPEB Admission Form is currently available for the academic year 2024/2025. This programme enables students to secure Direct Entry admission to the 200 Level at FUTA and other universities in Nigeria and abroad. The JUPEB UABS programme is conducted over one academic session, which is divided into two semesters. The […]

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FUTA Pre-Degree Admission Form 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 12, 2024

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Pre-Degree Admission Form is currently available for the academic year 2024/2025. This programme aims to prepare students for further education and training. The Pre-Degree Science (PDS) Programme at FUTA facilitates students’ transfer to university-level education. It provides students with the academic and