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Kano Govt. renovates 1,200 schools in 2 years

Angel Ojonugwa July 29, 2025

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Kano state government says it has renovated over 1,200 schools in the last two years. Dr Ali Makoda, Commissioner for Education, said this at a one-day quality assurance workshop for staff of the ministry and education stakeholders, on Monday in Kano. He said

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We’re still on strike –Yobe varsity ASUU

Angel Ojonugwa July 28, 2025

DAMATURU (Sundiata Scholar) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yobe University (YSU) chapter, said it has not called off the strike it embarked upon on July 11. Its Chairman, Dr Ahmed Karage, made this known in a statement in Damaturu on Monday. He said that although the consequential adjustment for the N70,000 minimum […]

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School Board warns of social media impact on children

Angel Ojonugwa July 26, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Mr Ike Onyechere, a member of the Board of Governors at Redeemer Teap International School (RTIS), has expressed concern over the growing negative influence of social media on young learners. Onyechere made the remarks on Saturday in Abuja during the school’s 2024/25 graduation ceremony. It also featured the unveiling of the […]

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UNIPORT names convocation arena after Wike

Angel Ojonugwa July 26, 2025

PORT HARCOURT (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers, has named its convocation Arena after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The arena was officially inaugurated on Saturday by the Sole Administrator of Rivers, retired Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas. The inauguration was part of activities marking the

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Wike reels out contributions to devt of UNIPORT, state university

Angel Ojonugwa July 26, 2025

PORT HARCOURT (Sundiata Scholar) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has reeled out his contributions to the development of University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State University and the legal profession. Wike outlined the contributions in Port Harcourt on Saturday, during UNIPORT’s 35th Combined Convocation and 50th

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Sen. Yari scholarship cttee spends N216m on 2,055 indigent students

Angel Ojonugwa July 21, 2025

GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – The Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari Scholarship Initiative Committee in Zamfara, said it has spent N216 million on the payment of school fees to 2,055 orphans and other indigent students for the first year. The Chairman, Publicity Sub Committee, Alhaji Ibrahim Danmalikin-Gidangoga, disclosed this at a press briefing in Gusau on Sunday. reports […]

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FG debunks rumour of WAEC, NECO cancellation

Angel Ojonugwa July 21, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Ministry of Education has warned Nigerians to disregard false and misleading statement circulating online, alleging the cancellation of the 2025 WAEC examinations due to widespread malpractice. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Sunday by the Director Press, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo. “The

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Dentistry: UniCal VC vows to resolve quota crisis before leaving office

Angel Ojonugwa July 16, 2025

CALABAR (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UniCal), has vowed to resolve the ongoing quota crisis in the institution’s Dentistry programme before leaving office.Obi, in a press conference on Tuesday in Calabar, explained that the crisis was as a result of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria […]

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VC calls for increased research funding to tackle environmental challenges

Angel Ojonugwa July 7, 2025

SANGO OTA (Sundiata Scholar) – Ogun Prof. Timothy Anake, the Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, in Ogun, has called on the Federal Government to invest more in research in order to provide solutions to environmental challenges in the country. Anake made the call in an interview on Monday in Ota. He stressed the need for […]

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Group condemns destruction of school property in Jigawa,

Angel Ojonugwa July 7, 2025

DUSTE (Sundiata Scholar ) – A group, the Youth and Civil Society Advocacy for Development (YOCSAD), has condemned the destruction of property by protesting students of Federal Government College Kiyawa, in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa. This is contained in a statement by the YOCSAD National President, Mr Aminu Aminu and made available to […]

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Yusuf appoints Emir of Lafia as Chancellor, North-West varsity, Kano

Angel Ojonugwa July 7, 2025

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of the Emir of Lafia, Sidi Muhammad Bage, as the new Chancellor, North-West University, Kano. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson Sunusi Bature on Sunday in Kano. The decision, hailed by stakeholders as visionary, reflects the administration’s […]

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Funding: Unizik ASUU hails FG, pleads for more

Angel Ojonugwa July 5, 2025

AKWA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka chapter, has commended the Federal Government, for providing funds to carry out quality research and cater for staff welfare. Prof. Kinsley Ubaorji, Chairman of ASSU, gave the commendation during an interview with in Awka on Friday. He however, called for […]

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Director tasks nursing students on professional ethics

Angel Ojonugwa July 5, 2025

ABA (Sundiata Scholar) – Abia Mrs Charity Ekwuribe, Director, Nursing Services, Abia State Ministry of Health, has advised nursing students to always abide by the rules and regulations guiding the profession, as they take the first step into their career. Ekwuribe gave the advice on Friday at the second matriculation of the students of St. […]

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Embrace AI, VC tells tertiary institutions

Angel Ojonugwa July 5, 2025

AKKO (Sundiata Scholar) – Gombe State The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Prof. Umaru Pate, has urged tertiary institutions to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) in tackling unemployment and poverty. Pate made the call on Friday in Kashere, Gombe State, during the University’s third combined convocation ceremony for undergraduate

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Combined Convocation: Kashere Varsity produces 91 First Class

Angel Ojonugwa July 2, 2025

AKKO Gombe (Sundiata Scholar) – No fewer than 91 graduating students of Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, would earn First Class Honour in its upcoming combined convocation ceremony, an official has disclosed. Prof. Umaru Pate, the institution’s Vice Chancellor, announced this on Tuesday, during a pre-convocation media briefing at Kashere, Akko Local

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NABTEB urges revival of vocational training

Angel Ojonugwa July 2, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Registrar/Chief Executive of NABTEB, Dr Mohammed Aminu, says prioritising vocational education and trade centres can significantly improve the current state of Nigeria’s economy. Aminu made this known while addressing the media at Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC), Lagos, after monitoring the ongoing 2025 May/June NABTEB

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Faluyi urges Registrars to uphold academic integrity

Angel Ojonugwa June 20, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The immediate past Registrar of the University of Ibadan, Mrs Olubunmi Faluyi, has urged university registrars to uphold academic integrity and not compromise educational standards. Faluyi made this call during her presentation at the Trinity University Registry Lecture Series held on Thursday at the City Campus in Yaba. The event, with

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Gashua University holds maiden convocation June 28

Angel Ojonugwa June 20, 2025

GASHUA (Sundiata Scholar) – Yobe The Federal University Gashua (FUGA) in Yobe says its maiden combined convocation will hold on June 28. Malam Adamu Saleh, Head, Information and Protocol Unit of the institution, disclosed this to the in Gashua on Thursday. According to him, first and higher degrees will be awarded at the ceremony. “There […]

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LASUBEB boss advocates holistic talent development through sports

Angel Ojonugwa June 20, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar ) – Dr Hakeem Shittu, Chairman, Lagos State Universal Education Board (LASUBEB), has emphasised the need for a holistic approach in nurturing young talents through intellectual and physical development. He spoke during the second edition of the Basic Education School Sports (BESS) South West Zonal finals, hosted by Lagos and attended by […]

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Unijos holds maiden research day, honours top researchers

Angel Ojonugwa June 19, 2025

JOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Jos has organised it’s maiden annual research day to honour outstanding researchers within the institution. Speaking at the event on Tuesday in Jos, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, the Vice Chancellor of the university, said that the event was organised by the Research and Development (R&D) office of the institution. […]