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Benue varsity pardon students involved in examination misconduct

Angel Ojonugwa October 2, 2024

MAKUDI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Senate of the Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, has pardoned students involved in examination misconduct. The institution’s Senate Chairman and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tor Iorapuu, announced the pardon at the end of its 315th Special Senate seating on

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NANS Zone ‘A’ elects new executives, harps on students’ welfare

Angel Ojonugwa October 2, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone ‘A’ has elected new executives to pilot its affairs for the 2024/2025 academic session across the zone. This was made known in a communique jointly signed by Dominic Philip, Chairman, Communique Drafting Committee and Ahmed Magaji, his deputy, issued after its 38th Elective […]

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NGO trains 400 Kaduna teachers on ‘jolly player’ teaching device

Angel Ojonugwa September 26, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – In a bid to enhance the quality of education in Kaduna State, an NGO, Universal Learning Solutions (ULS), has trained 400 teachers on effective use of its ‘jolly player’. reports that jolly player, is an innovative digital teaching device designed to make learning fun and engaging for pupils. At the training […]

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FG to unbundle unity colleges

Angel Ojonugwa September 24, 2024

Abuja, (Sundiata Scholar) – The Federal Government says the 115 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) in the country will soon be unbundled into basic and secondary schools. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu made this known during the opening of the Annual General Meeting of Principals of Unity Colleges in Abuja on Tuesday. […]

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Federal University of Education, Zaria gets acting VC

Angel Ojonugwa September 23, 2024

ZARIA (Sundiata Scholar) – Kaduna State The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of Dr. Suleiman Balarabe as the acting Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Education, Zaria. This is contained in a statement by Sani Lawal-Makarfi, Special Assistant to the acting vice-chanellor, on Tuesday in Zaria. He said the development was sequel to the

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Philanthropist distributes N1.2m books to widows’ children in Ile-Ife

Angel Ojonugwa September 19, 2024

ILE IFE (Sundiata Scholar) – (Osun), Sept. 13, 2024 (NAN) Mr Olumide Awosunle, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Horlly Investment Limited, on Friday distributed notebooks worth N1.2 million to the children of widows in Ile-Ife, Osun. Awosunle distributed the notebooks to the widows’ children at Ife City Hall, Enuwa, Ile-Ife, to support their education. “The motive

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CU VC urges UNICAL alumni to provide mentorship for studentsLegacy

Angel Ojonugwa September 19, 2024

LAGOS ( Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, the Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University (CU), Sango-Ota, urges alumni associations to create and provide mentorship for students in order to inspire and empower future generations. Adebayo made the call at a legacy summit organised by University of Calabar (UNICAL) Alumni Association, Lagos Chapter, on Saturday in

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Ondo varsity gets NUC’s approval for Chemical Engineering, 5 other programmes

Angel Ojonugwa September 18, 2024

OKITIPUPA (Sundiata Scholar) – Ondo State The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, to run Petroleum and Gas Engineering programme. The NUC also approved other five programmes which are: Chemical Engineering, Economics, Public Administration, Public Health

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Ebonyi won’t tolerate overseas scholarship beneficiaries defection—Official

Angel Ojonugwa September 18, 2024

ABAKALIKI (Sundiata Scholar) – Ebonyi government says it will tolerate defection among beneficiaries of its oversees scholarship scheme who are scheduled to depart for the UK by the end of September. Chief Chaka Nweze, the chairman of the state scholarship board, said this on Saturday in Abakaliki while addressing the 263 beneficiaries of the scheme […]

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64 Nigerians graduate from 2 Sudanese varsities in Sokoto

Angel Ojonugwa September 17, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata Scholar ) – A total of 64 Nigerians who were studying at the Sudan International University (SIU) and Hayat University College have graduated in Sokoto State. The graduation ceremony that took place on Saturday featured presentation of certificates and awards to the students and some dignitaries who contributed to their academic successes. reports

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NAN MD urges medical doctors to offer selfless service

Angel Ojonugwa September 17, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Managing Director of the News Malam Ali M. Ali, has urged medical doctors to remain determined, focused, and dedicated in service to humanity. Ali gave the advice on Saturday in Sokoto at the graduation ceremony of the 2023 set of the Sudan International University (SIU) and Hayat Medical College students […]

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Sen. Mai-Doki awards N45m scholarship to 1,291 students

Angel Ojonugwa September 17, 2024

Sundiata Scholar) – Sen. Garba Mai-Doki (PDP-Kebbi South), on Saturday, launched a Students and Youth Educational Empowerment Programme for 1,291 beneficiaries in his constituency. reports that the programme offersN35,000 as scholarship to students from southern senatorial district studying in various universities across the country. The beneficiaries were drawn from

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ASUU decries alleged victimisation, intimidation of members

Angel Ojonugwa September 14, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Kano Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-Kano Zone), has decried alleged victimisation of its members in some universities in the zone. The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Abdulkadir Muhammad, in a statement in Kaduna on Friday, described the development as a “gross violation” of university rules and regulations. Muhammad

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ASUU condemns victimisation, illegal dismissal of members

Angel Ojonugwa September 14, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) what it decried the victimisation, intimidation, harassment, and dehumanisation of its members in some public universities. This is contained in a statement issued by Kano Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Prof. Abdulkadir Mohammad, in Kano on Saturday. He Cited insistences of not following due

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Gombe Govt. partners UNICEF to address education deficit

Angel Ojonugwa September 11, 2024

GOMBE (Sundiata Scholar) – The Gombe State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a project aimed at tackling foundational literacy challenge and poor numeracy skills in primary schools. reports that the initiative is in response to alarming findings from a recent Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS). The

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Stakeholders advocate proper counselling to promote national unity

Angel Ojonugwa September 11, 2024

GOMBE (Sundiata Scholar) – Stakeholders in the education sector have advocated proper counselling of young Nigerians to promote national unity and integration. They made the call while speaking at the annual international conference of the Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON), on Tuesday in Gombe.The theme of the conference is: “Counselling

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ASUU decries victimisation of members in some universities

Angel Ojonugwa September 11, 2024

JOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has decried the victimisation of its members in some public universities. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, its chairperson, at a news conference on Tuesday in Jos, accused the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Kogi State University (KSU), Anyingba and Ebonyi […]

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KNSG postpones schools’ resumption date

Angel Ojonugwa September 10, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – Kano State Government has postponed the resumption date of both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano by Balarabe Kiru, Director, Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Education. According to him, the Commissioner for Education, Alhaji

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Students’ union starts mentoring sessions for secondary students in Ilorin

Angel Ojonugwa September 10, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Ilorin Emirate Students Union has commenced career talks and mentoring sessions for senior secondary school students across 100 summer classes in its five local government areas. This is contained in a statement signed by the National President of the Union, Sheikh Akorede Nurul-Akeem and made available to newsmen on Monday. […]

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Don advises governments on ensuring safer campuses

Angel Ojonugwa September 10, 2024

ILLORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – A Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, John Olorunmaiye, on Monday urged government at all levels to ensure safety on the nation’s campuses. Olorunmaiye, while speaking during the 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Kwara Branch of Nigerian Association of Mechanical Engineering in Ilorin, said