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Gov. Soludo commends FG for establishing schools protection squad

Angel Ojonugwa November 1, 2024

AKWA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has commended the Federal Government for establishing Schools Protection Squad (SPS), to ensure safety of students and teachers in schools across the state. Soludo, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim, gave the

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Don seeks more funding for research institutes, policies to protect

Angel Ojonugwa November 1, 2024

OKITIPUPA (Sundiata Scholar) – A don, Prof. David Aworinde, has appealed to the Federal Government to put more funds in research institutes for further research in plants to make new discoveries and generate more revenue for government. Aworinde, a professor of Botany, made the appeal while delivering the Fifth Inaugural Lecture of Olusegun Agagu University […]

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Gov. Otu seeks TETFund support for university edifice

Angel Ojonugwa November 1, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has appealed to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support the construction of an edifice to house practical skills at the state-owned University of Education and Entrepreneurship. Otu, at a courtesy visit to TETFund Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, in Abuja, emphasised the crucial role […]

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Kano approves Saturday, Nov. 2, boarding schools’ visiting day

Angel Ojonugwa October 31, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Kano State Ministry of Education, has approved Saturday, Nov. 2, as the visiting date for public and private boarding primary and post-primary schools in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Enlightenment of the ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi, on behalf of the Commissioner for Education, Umar […]

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FUDMA to honour First lady, Akpabio, others at 9th convocation

Angel Ojonugwa October 31, 2024

DUSTINMA (Sundiata Scholar) – Katsina State, The Federal University Dutsin-Ma, (FUDMA), Katsina State, is set to award the First Lady, Sen. Remi Tinubu with an honourary degree at its 9th convocation scheduled for Saturday. Prof. Armaya’u Bichi, its Vice-Chancellor, disclosed this at a pre-convocation press briefing in Dutsin-Ma on Wednesday. He said that the Senate

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Gov. Ododo pays N600m WAEC fees for 18,734 students

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar) –  Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has approved over N600 million for the payment of the 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Senior Secondary Three (SS3) students in the state. Commissioner for Education, Mr Wemi Jones, who made the disclosure at a press conference on Tuesday in Lokoja, […]

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Otti sacks ABSU VC, other principal officers

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

UMUAHAI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Abia Government has announced the removal of the Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University, Uturu, Prof. Onyemachi Ogbulu. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr Okey Kanu, announced the removal on Tuesday, while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Umuahia on the outcome of the Monday’s State Executive Council […]

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IGCD: NGO organises mentorship session for 50 school girls in Kaduna

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – In commemoration of the International Girl-Child Day 2024, the Partnership for Learning for all in Nigeria (PLAN), has urged the government and parents to take issues related to the girl-child seriously. Its Team Lead in Kaduna, Mrs Diane Agabi, made the call on Tuesday in Kaduna during a mentorship dialogue for […]

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EBSU bans post-examination celebration by final year students

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

ABAKALIKI (Sundiata Scholar ) – The Management of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has announced the ban on post-examination celebration in and around the university’s campuses especially by the final year students of the institution. The ban is contained in a statement signed by the institution’s Registrar, Mr Jeremiah Nwamgbo in Abakaliki. ”The management has

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UNN VC applauds ASUU over acquisition of 347 plots of land

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

ENUGU (Sundiata Scholar) – The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Polycarp Chigbu, has applauded the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNN chapter on their acquisition of 347 plots of land. reports that the plots of land were officially handed over to ASUU by Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State […]

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Foundation trains 60 girl-students on STEM in Southern Kaduna

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – An NGO, Education and Empowerment Centre for Women (EECW) has organised a Science, Technoohy, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshop for 60 female Secondary School students in Southern Kaduna State. reports that this was in the bid to equip the girl-child to learning especially in Science and Technology, STEM is an interdisciplinary

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Oba of Benin congratulates UNIBEN’s new VC

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Scholar) – Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has congratulated Prof. Edoba Bright Omoregie, SAN, on his appointment as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). This is contained in a statement by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin on Monday. Oba said that the milestone […]

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Increase budgetary allocation to health, education to 20% -UNICEF urges Zamfara

Angel Ojonugwa October 30, 2024

GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) has urged Zamfara Government to increase the proposed budgetary allocations of health and education sectors to between 15 and 20 per cent in 2025 budget. The Chief of Field, UNICEF Sokoto Office, Dr Michael Juma made the appeal in a statement issued in Gusau on […]

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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 close at N59.812 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index dropped by […]

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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 […]