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Stock market opens negative, investors lose N449bn

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata  Scholar) – The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a negative note, reversing the gains of previous sessions with a loss of N449 billion. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened at N60.261 trillion, decreased by N449 billion, or 0.75 per cent, to

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Gov. AbdulRazaq reappoints Kwara Polytechnic rector

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

ILORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has approved the reappointment of Mr Abdul Muhammed as the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic. The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Halimat Garba, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Ilorin made available to “The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has […]

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Jigawa govt to sanction unregistered private schools

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

DUTSE (Sundiata Scholar) – The Jigawa State Government plans to clamp down on private schools operating illegally in the state, an official has said. Malam Musa Ya’u, the Director, Private Schools, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, said this in a statement in Dutse on Monday. Ya’u said that the ministry had set up […]

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School pledges to tackle harmful online content

Angel Ojonugwa October 29, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Redeemers Teap International School (RTIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackle harmful online content associated with students, whilst ensuring their safety within the academic environment. Mr Ike Onyechere, Chairman of the Board of Governors, RTIS, made the initiative known at the 5th Annual Consultative Forum in Abuja on Monday.

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10 students bag first class in Kings University

Angel Ojonugwa October 28, 2024

ODEOMU (Sundiata Scholar) – Osun No fewer than 10 graduates of Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun, bagged first class degree as the institution held its 5th and 6th convocation ceremony on Friday. Prof. Adenike Kuku, the Vice-Chancellor of the university in her remarks, said that the convocation was for thr 2023/2024 set christened “Royal and Elites […]

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Educationist urges parents to encourage sports talents

Angel Ojonugwa October 28, 2024

SANGO – OTA Ogun (Sundiata Scholar) – Dr Mike Fatukasi, the Principal of Adedokun International Schools, Sango-Ota, Ogun, has advised parents to encourage their children with sports potentialities to develop them. Fatukasi gave the advice during the school’s 15th Inter-House Sports Competition on Saturday. He said that the advice had become necessary because

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Makoju, 4 others bag FUL honorary doctorate decrees

Angel Ojonugwa October 28, 2024

LOKOJA ( Sundiata Scholar) – Five persons on Saturday bagged Honorary Doctorate Degree Awards at the 8th Convocation Ceremony of Federal University, Lokoja. reports that the awardees include Dr Gladys Adesuwa-Makoju, an educationist, who was honoured with a Degree of Doctor of Science, Most Rev. John Onaiyekan, who got an Honorary Degree of Doctor of […]

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University of Oxford 2025 Scholarship Program for African Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 25, 2024

The University of Oxford is offering a scholarship funded by Dr. Bryant Orjiako and builds on Saïd Business School’s mission to create opportunities for African change-makers. This gift enables the establishment of a new, fully endowed MBA scholarship, open to students coming to the school from across the African continent Benefits of the University of Oxford Masters […]

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39th Convocation: Unilorin Alumni celebrates 16 First Class graduates

Angel Ojonugwa October 24, 2024

ILORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – The Alumni Association of the University of Ilorin on Tuesday celebrated 16 best graduating students of the university’s Class 2024 at its maiden awards presentation and honours luncheon. reports that 23 distinguished alumni of the university were also honoured. These include Gboyega Akosile, the Special Assistant on Media to Gov. Babajide

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MTN foundation project to enhance science education – Sanya

Angel Ojonugwa October 24, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The MTN Foundation Science and Technology Laboratory Project aims to enhance science education and boost technological advancement among school children, an official has said. The Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation, Odunaya Sanya, said this on Tuesday at the inauguration of four remodelled and equipped laboratories in Government Girls

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FG tasks varsities, polytechnics on digital transformation

Angel Ojonugwa October 24, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government has urged universities and polytechnics administrators to embrace digital transformation to facilitate processes and prevent fraud. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, made the call at the 2024 International Week and 17th Annual Research Conference of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The Minister was

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Commissioner clarifies cash transfer programme for girls’ education

Angel Ojonugwa October 23, 2024

YOLA ( Sundiata Scholar) – The Adamawa State Government has clarified that the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT), under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Additional Financing (AGILE-AF), is not intended as financial aid for household necessities. Dr Garba Pella, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, said this at a

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College of Professors unveil development manual for Nigeria

Angel Ojonugwa October 23, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The College of Professors in Nigeria (CoPIN) has unveiled an eight-year  manual titled  “The Abuja Papers: Manual for Short and Medium Term  Development of Nigeria (2024-2032)” to address developmental issues.At the unveiling in Abuja on Tuesday, Prof. Otoabasi Akpan, President, CoPIN, said that the college came together to shape decisions

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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to education, youth empowermentEducation

Angel Ojonugwa October 23, 2024

ILORIN ( Sundiata Scholar) – President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Ilorin, reiterated the resolve of the Federal Government (FG) to continue to promote education and youth empowerment. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of State for Education, Malam Yusuf Sununu. spoke at the 39th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin). The […]

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Convenant’s Chancellor advises universities to invest more on research

Angel Ojonugwa October 23, 2024

SANGO OTA (Sundiata Scholar) – Ogun The Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota in Ogun, Dr David Oyedepo, has advised universities in Nigeria to invest more in research to proffer solutions to numerous challenges confronting the country.Oyedepo gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Ota, Ogun. He said […]

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We’re committed to improving quality of academic journals – UNILAG VC

Angel Ojonugwa October 23, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Vice- Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folashade Ogunshola, has re-iterated the institution’s commitment to improving the quality of academic journals. She spoke on the sidelines of a one-day training for editors of journals in Nigerian tertiary institutions. reports that the training was held at the Arthur Mbanefo

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Computer-based WASSCE starts Friday

Angel Ojonugwa October 22, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The West African Examinations Council said the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2024– Second Series will begin from Friday, October 25 to Friday, December 20, 2024. A statement by WAEC on Tuesday said the examination would adopt the hybrid mode of delivering the examination, adding

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Minister reiterates FG’s commitment to knowledge, skill-based education

Angel Ojonugwa October 21, 2024

UYO (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment towards providing knowledge and skill-based education for the youths. Mamman made the expression at the end of a technical and vocation education training camp for girls in Uyo on Thursday.He said that implementing knowledge and skill-based education

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21 graduates of Wellspring varsity inducted into computing profession

Angel Ojonugwa October 21, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) -The https://sundiatas.net/wigwe-varsity-begins-operation-enrols-200-pioneer-students/ Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) on Thursday inducted 21 graduates of the Wellspring University, Benin into computing profession. reports that nduction ceremony, first in the institution’s history, marked the graduates’ transition from students

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Wigwe varsity begins operation, enrols 200 pioneer students

Angel Ojonugwa October 21, 2024

PORT HARCOURT (Sundiata Scholar) – The Wigwe University, Rivers, has officially commenced its academic programmes with the admission of 200 pioneer students. The university was established by the late Dr Herbert Wigwe, former Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash in the U.S. on Feb. 9, 2023. […]