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UNIBEN mourns Abbe, ex-governor of Rivers and A’Ibom

Angel Ojonugwa December 23, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Management of the University of Benin has commiserated with the family of the late elder statesman and former governor of Rivers, Maj-Gen. Godwin Osagie Abbe on his passing at 75. Abbe was also a Minister of Defence and that of Interior. Prof. Edoba Omoregie,

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Alia clears 35 months of BSU staff outstanding earned allowances

Angel Ojonugwa December 23, 2024

MARKUDI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Benue Government says it has cleared the outstanding 35 months of earned allowances owed staff at Benue State University (BSU).Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made the disclosure in a statement made available on Friday in Makurdi. reports that the varsity workers struggled for the allowances and […]

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NEDC trains 100 science, technology teachers in Taraba

Angel Ojonugwa December 20, 2024

JALINGO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Office of the Vice President, through the North East Development Commission (NEDC), has commenced a two day training of 100 teachers of science, technology, agriculture and engineering in Taraba. reports that the training, which commenced on Thursday in Jalingo is under Accelerated Senior Secondary School Education Programme (ASSEP),

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Don cautions parents against rushing underage children into university

Angel Ojonugwa December 19, 2024

SANGO – OTA (Sundiata Scholar) – Ogun A Don, Prof. Tunde Adeoye, on Wednesday counseled parents to desist from rushing their underaged children or wards into the university to avoid regretting such decisions later. Adeoye, who is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Lagos, gave the counsel in an interview with Ota, Ogun. […]

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Nigerian who wrote WASSCE 17 times bags distinction from London School

Angel Ojonugwa December 16, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Dr Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian who wrote the West Africa School Senior Certificate Education 17 times, has earned a distinction from the prestigious London Graduate School in the UK Ahmadu, a Nigerian mental health advocate and accomplished professional based in the U.S., disclosed this in an interview in Lagos. He said […]

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FG renames UniAbuja Yakubu Gowon University

Angel Ojonugwa December 16, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) the Federal Executive Council on Monday approved the renaming of the University of Abuja as Yakubu Gowon University. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this to State House correspondents after the council held its last meeting for 2024 at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Idris said, “The third […]

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Shettima lauds BUK over provision of quality education, equitable admission

Angel Ojonugwa December 12, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has commended Bayero University,Kano(BUK) for providing quality education to Nigerians over the years. Shettima made the commendation while declaring open the BUK Class of 2004 Reunion at the university’s Main Campus on Saturday. He also lauded the university for its track record of unbiased admission policy

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22 bag first class as Al-Qalam varsity graduates 1,433 students

Angel Ojonugwa December 12, 2024

KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Vice-Chancellor (V-C), Al-Qalam University Katsina, Prof. Nasiru Musa-Yauri, said no fewer than 22 students of the institution have graduated with First Class degrees. Musa-Yauri, who disclosed this during the 16th convocation of the university in Katsina on Saturday, said about 1,433 students had graduated. According to him, 218

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KTSG expends N3.2bn on scholarship allowances – Dep. Gov

Angel Ojonugwa December 12, 2024

KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) –  The Katsina State Government said it has spent over N3.2 billion in the payment of scholarship allowances to 260,899 students of tertiary institutions for 2017-2023 academic sessions. The Deputy Governor, Malam Faruq Jobe, who disclosed this in Katsina on Saturday at 16th convocation of the Al-Qalam University, said the allowances

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FUDMA appoints Ajiya as new Registrar

Angel Ojonugwa December 12, 2024

KATSINA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Governing Council of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Federal-University in Katsina State, has approved the appointment of Dr Musa Ajiya as its new Registrar. The spokesman of the university, Malam Nasir Abdul, who disclosed this in a statement in Katsina on Saturday, said the governing council approved the appointment at

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Fund existing varsities instead of creating more- VC tells govt.

Angel Ojonugwa December 6, 2024

ONDO (Sundiata Scholar) Ondo State Prof. Adesegun Fatusi, Vice Chancellor (VC), University of Medical Sciences, (UNIMED), Ondo, has enjoined federal and state governments in the country to fund existing universities instead of creating more. Fatusi stated this on Wednesday in Ondo during the news briefing for the 10th anniversary of the university. He said that […]

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Students with disabilities seek budget line for inclusive education

Angel Ojonugwa December 6, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Association of Students with Disabilities, Kaduna State University, Kaduna on Wednesday called on the state government to create a budget line for inclusive education that would address their concerns. Its Public Relations Officer, Halima Usman, made the call during a public hearing on a bill for a law to make […]

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Gov.Yusuf lauds students’ exceptional performance in India

Angel Ojonugwa December 6, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has commended the exceptional performance of the indigenes of the state studying in India under its foreign scholarship programme. Yusuf commended the students’ outstanding academic performance, saying that their success demonstrated the benefits of investing in education.This is contained in a statement issued

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Enugu Govt. is redefining education in Nigeria, says Commissioner

Angel Ojonugwa December 6, 2024

ENUGU (Sundiata Scholar) – Enugu State Government says it is redefining education through Smart Green Schools to bequeath to its youths, the skills and competence to be productive. The state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, said this in an interview with on Wednesday in Enugu. reports that Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu state upon […]

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ASUP to FG: Disregard petition seeking sack of FedPoly Rector

Angel Ojonugwa December 6, 2024

OWERRI (Sundiata Scholar) – Chieftains of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri chapter, has urged the Federal Government to disregard a petition demanding the sack of the institution’s Rector, Dr Basilia Igbokwe. Former Chairmen of the chapter, led by Mr Anayo Uhiara, made the request at a news briefing on […]

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50th anniversary: UniCal chooses Akpabio as lead ambassador

Angel Ojonugwa December 6, 2024

CALABAR (Sundiata Scholar) – Nigeria’s Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, will serve as the lead ambassador for the 50th anniversary celebration of the University of Calabar (UniCal), the university has said. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, disclosed this in Calabar while presenting the ‘UniCal at 50’ anniversary flag to the Pro-Chancellor, DIG Udom

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LASU VC seeks collaboration to curb corruption in African education

Angel Ojonugwa December 4, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), has called for collective effort to combat corruption in African education. Olatunji-Bello made the call at the second education summit, organised by the Centre for General Nigerian Studies (CGNS), LASU, on Tuesday, in Lagos. The theme of the summit is: “Fostering

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UNIBEN new VC assesses student hostels

Angel Ojonugwa December 4, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Edoba Omoregie, the newly inaugurated Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, on Tuesday inspected student hostels barely 24 hours after he assumed office. reports that the vice chancellor and other top officials of the University visited Hall I, II and III, NDDC and Clinical hostels amid applause from the […]

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Borno govt approves N730m scholarships for 26,888 indigent students

Angel Ojonugwa December 4, 2024

MAIDUGURI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Borno government has approved over N730 million for payment of scholarships to 26,888 indigent students. Mr Lawal Wakilbe, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, said this during the presentation of cheque to the National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS), on Tuesday in Maiduguri. He said the state

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Private School Fees: Stakeholders share contrasting views

Angel Ojonugwa December 3, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have weighed in on the issue of exorbitant private school fees. While some attribute the high fees to rising costs, others blame school owners for prioritising profits over teachers’ welfare. Some parents like Mrs Anita Patrick and Steven Apata, who spoke in Abuja, argued that the […]