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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

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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

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Education stakeholders call for collaboration to reduce private school costs

Angel Ojonugwa September 9, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Some education stakeholders have advocated for urgent collaboration and policies to help reduce operational costs for private schools due to economic inflation in the country.They made the plea in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos. Mr Yomi Otubela, National President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools

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UNILORIN, Chinese varsity partner on academic collaborationAcademics

Angel Ojonugwa September 9, 2024

ILLORIN (Sundiata Scholar) – The University of Ilorin has entered into a partnership with the North-China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, Henan, China. According to the University of Ilorin Bulletin issued on Monday, the agreement was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in China. The publication stated

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Foundation enrolls 50 vulnerable children in primary school

Angel Ojonugwa September 9, 2024

GOMBE (Sundiata Scolar) – The Misilli Community Development Foundation says it has facilitated the enrollment of 50 poor and vulnerable children into primary school. Alhaji Isma’il Misilli, the founder of the foundation, disclosed this at the presentation of school bags and writing materials to vulnerable children in Gombe on Sunday. Misilli, who is also the […]

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LASG tasks corps members on networking

Angel Ojonugwa September 4, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar ) – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged newly inducted members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to take advantage of the orientation programmes to boost their networking. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice on Friday, during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2024 Batch B, Stream 2 of the NYSC members […]

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Educationist says proposed varsity admission age limit in order

Angel Ojonugwa September 4, 2024

AKWA Dr Oluyomi Mbachi, a retired Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of Education, has described the 18 years age limit being proposed for varsity admission as a step in the right direction.Mbachi said in an interview with the in Awka on Friday, that enforcing the age limit for university admission was long overdue. She said that […]

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Sanwo-Olu lauds 200 recipients of Duke of Edinburgh’s award

Angel Ojonugwa September 4, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) -Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has commended 200 recipients of the International Award for Young People “The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award” .The award presentation by the governor held at the Lagos House Ikeja on Thursday.He urged the pupils to take advantage of the platform to have a passion driven goal.“This […]

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UI students reject school fees increment

Angel Ojonugwa September 4, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Scholar) – The Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan (UI) on Friday rejected the school fees increment approved by the governing council of the institution.reports that to show their disapproval, the students staged an overnight protest from 10:20 pm to 2 a.m. The President of the union, Bolaji Aweda; Vice-President, Bolutife Aboderin, […]