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Okpebholo renames Edo State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 1, 2025

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the renaming of Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho. This information was provided in a statement released yesterday in Benin by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Umar Ikhilor. According to Ikhilor, the name

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Bago urged to restore Niger public schools to former standards

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 30, 2024

The Kutigi Old Students Association, class of 1984, urged the Niger government to take urgent action to restore public schools in the state to their former glory during their second reunion meeting in Minna, marking their 40th graduation anniversary. Abubakar Shaba, the head boy of the class, emphasized the need for urgent action to revive […]

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FG Allocates N40B to Enhance Security, Power in 118 Unity Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 30, 2024

The Federal Government has made significant efforts to enhance security and improve conditions in Unity Schools. To ensure the safety of students and staff, it has allocated N20 billion for perimeter fencing around all 118 federal unity colleges. Additionally, another N20 billion has been set aside to tackle the issue of inconsistent power supply in […]

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BUK ’92 Alumni Donates N3.2m for Scholarships, Healthcare Initiatives

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 30, 2024

The Bayero University Kano Class of 1992 has donated N2 million to support students at the institution and N1.2 million to assist patients at the Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital (AKTH) as part of its 32nd Anniversary Reunion held on Friday in Kano. Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, who […]

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Kebbi First Lady Becomes North West Ambassador of Girl Child Education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 29, 2024

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has appointed Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, the wife of the Kebbi State Governor, as the North West Ambassador of Girl Child Education. The Centre for Islamic Studies at Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, had previously honoured her with the esteemed title of Khadimatul Qur’an. According to a […]

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Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital to begin kidney transplant in 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 29, 2024

The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria is preparing to start kidney transplant surgeries in 2025, with the goal of providing relief to patients suffering from kidney failure and decreasing medical tourism. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, disclosed this information during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria

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UNIBEN orders immediate online clearance for new students

Angel Ojonugwa December 29, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – The management of the University of Benin has ordered immediate online clearance for newly admitted students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, said this in a statement on Saturday in Benin. She said the exercise was expected to be concluded on Jan. 15, 2025. […]

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FG Allocates N50 Billion to Address 18.3 Million Out-of-School Children Issue

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 28, 2024

The Federal Government has allocated N50 billion in the 2025 budget to address the issue of out-of-school children, which is currently estimated at a staggering 18.3 million in Nigeria. This initiative, part of the Economic Recovery Growth Plan, is overseen by the Federal Ministry of Education under the project titled ‘ERGP24225846 support for out-of-school children […]

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UniAbuja promotes 33 lecturers to the level of professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 27, 2024

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has authorized the promotion of 154 staff members to various positions. The institution said that 19 academic staff members were promoted to professor, 14 to associate professor, 20 to senior lecturer, six to lecturer I, and one to lecturer II. It stated that 94 non-teaching employees were […]

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UniAbuja Alumni Oppose Proposed Renaming of Institution After Gowon

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 24, 2024

The University of Abuja Alumni Association and former student leaders have opposed the Federal Government’s proposal to rename the university after former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon. This stance was outlined in a statement titled “Proposed Renaming of University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University – A Right Step in the Wrong Direction”, signed by […]

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Australia Implements New System for Offshore Student Visa Prioritisation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 24, 2024

The Australian Government has introduced a new framework to prioritise offshore student visa applications, aiming to create equitable access for international students across educational institutions. This initiative follows the decision to withdraw a proposed law that would have restricted the number of international students allowed in the country. Instead of enforcing

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CAN Appeals for Reintroduction of CRK in Niger Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 24, 2024

The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and Chairman of the Niger State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has urged the state government to reintroduce Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) into the curriculum of public schools. Rev. Yohanna made this appeal during his Christmas message at the Carol of Nine […]