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Nigeria French Village to create 6 centres nationwide -MDBadagry (Lagos State),

Angel Ojonugwa May 27, 2024

BAGAGRY (Sundiata Post) – Language Village (NFLV) says it will establish six centres in the geopolitical zones of the country for teaching of French language to interested Nigerians. Prof. Lateef Ayeleru, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the institute, disclosed this in an

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We cannot educate our children by leaving them on the streets – Sultan

Angel Ojonugwa May 27, 2024

GUMMI (Sundiata Post) – (Zamfara), The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has said that it was impossible to educate children by throwing them into the streets to scavenge for food.The Sultan spoke on Sunday in Gummi at the inauguration of the Zamfara State Almajiri Integrated Qur’anic Education Centre. “I am not a politician, but […]

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UI seeks partnership with private sector on harnessing agric potentials UI seeks

Angel Ojonugwa May 24, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Post) – Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology (CPEB), University of Ibadan (UI), is seeking partnership with the private sector to harness agricultural resources in Nigeria.Head of the department Prof. Morufat Balogun, stated this in Ibadan on Thursday while speaking on untapped potentials in the agricultural sector. According to

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Bauchi govt. procures machines to stop exam malpractice

Angel Ojonugwa May 24, 2024

BAUCHI (Sundiata Post) – Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has procured Kord Printing and Paper Cutting Machines to help curb the menace of examination malpractice in the state. The Commissioner for Education of the state, Dr Jamila Dahiru, said this at a news conference in Bauchi on Thursday. She said the move would go […]

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Investment in public library key to achieving SDGs – National

Angel Ojonugwa May 23, 2024

BAUCHI (Sundiata Post) – Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Library of Nigeria (NLN), has said that improved investment in public library would fast track attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. She also said that public library remained the poor man’s university, a learning and social place of inclusivity.

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NERDC assures Nigerian schools of innovative, technology-driven curriculum

Angel Ojonugwa May 23, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) says it will continue to work towards making Nigerian schools’ curriculum more innovative and technology-driven. The Executive Secretary, NERDC, Prof. Ismail Junaidu, said this at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Network of Educational Services Centres in Nigeria (NESCN)

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Nasarawa stakeholders laud Tinubu, Sule on achievements in education sector

Angel Ojonugwa May 23, 2024

KEFFI ( Sundiata Post) – (Nasarawa State)Stakeholders in the education sector have applauded President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa for their giant strides in the sector since May 29, 2023. Some of the stakeholders gave their assessments in separate interviews with on Wednesday in Keffi Local Government Area of the state. They […]

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US Consulate trains 25 girls in Edo schools on STEM

Angel Ojonugwa May 23, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Post) – The U.S. Consulate says it is training 25 girls in underserved secondary schools in Edo on STEM initiative (Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics). reports that the training is called the GirlLEAD STEM Talent Accelerator Programme, and was inaugurated in Edo on Wednesday. Addressing the female students at the Benin City Window […]

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Kogi Govt promises improved welfare package for teachers

Angel Ojonugwa May 23, 2024

KOGI (Sundiata Post) – Govt promises improved welfare package for teachers Lokoja, The Kogi Government has promised an improved welfare package for teachers as motivation to deliver quality education in the state. Mr Joel Salifu, Deputy Governor of the state, gave the assurance at a three-day “Education Study Circle Leadership” workshop for members of the […]

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ASUU holds peaceful protest over non implementation of agreement

Angel Ojonugwa May 22, 2024

JOS (Sundiata Post) – Members of the University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has organised a peaceful protest over the non implementation of agreement it reached with the Federal Government. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, Chairperson of the union in the University led the protest on Tuesday in Jos. reports that […]

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Unijos monthly electricity bill hits N80m – VC

Angel Ojonugwa May 22, 2024

JOS (Sundiata Post) – The electricity bill for the University of Jos has risen from between N20 and N30 million to N80 million, following the recent hike in electricity tariff, particularly for consumers on Band A. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, disclosed this on Tuesday, when members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities […]

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Stray bullets hit 2 Lagos varsity students

Angel Ojonugwa May 21, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata post) – Two students of the Lagos State University were hit by stray bullets outside the school campus at a popular students’ residential area called PPL late Monday. While the names of the students are yet to be known, likewise the identity of the shooter(s), it was reported that the victims were hit […]

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Makinde approves recruitment of 7000 public primary school teachers

Angel Ojonugwa May 21, 2024

IBADAN ( Sundiata Post) – Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved recruitment of 7000 teachers into public primary schools in the state.The government also approved recruitment of 100 caregivers in special schools across the state. Dr Nureni Adeniran, Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), who disclosed this in Ibadan on Friday […]

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Our target at Salem University, Lokoja – VC

Angel Ojonugwa May 20, 2024

LOKOJA ( Sundiata Post) – The Vice-Chancellor, Salem University Lokoja, Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, says the target of the school is to set the pace for the training Nigerian youths into future leaders. The Vice Chancellor (VC) said this in Lokoja as part of 16th anniversary of the institution. Johnson-Akubo said the vision of the Founder […]

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How local inventions in agric can meet Nigerians’ needs, boost IGR – UI

Angel Ojonugwa May 20, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Post) – Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, University of Ibadan, has called for promotion of local inventions in the agricultural sector to meet the needs of Nigerians. The Chairman, Exhibition Committee of the department, Dr Olawale Arogundade, made the call at an exhibition organised to showcase innovations in the various

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Prioritise education funding beyond media promises, SSANU urges Ondo govt.

Angel Ojonugwa May 20, 2024

OKITIPUPA (Sundiata Post ) – Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State has called on government to prioritise funding of education in the state beyond media promises. SSANU Chairman, Mr Temidayo Temola, told newsmen on Friday in Okitipupa that the inadequate

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NBTE begins accreditation of new courses in Federal Polytechnic, Wannue

Angel Ojonugwa May 20, 2024

TARKA (Sundiata Post) – Benue The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), has commenced accreditation exercise for six new courses at the Federal Polytechnic, Wannue, in Benue. Mr Ogah Ngbede, NBTE’s Director of Polytechnics Programmes, told newsmen on Friday that the exercise would last for two days. He recalled that the institution secured full accreditation

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4 Northern States brainstorm on out-of-school children in Katsina

Angel Ojonugwa May 20, 2024

STATES (Sundiata Post) – brainstorm on out-of-school children in Katsina Katsina, Stakeholders in the education sector across the four states of North-West region, on Thursday converged on Katsina to deliberate on ways to address the issue of out-of-school children in their state. The two-day regional stakeholders meeting, which commenced in Katsina, brought together

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OAU amphitheatre ceiling falls, injures studentsOAU

Angel Ojonugwa May 20, 2024

ILE – IFE (Sundiata Post) – (Osun)A part of the ceiling of the Amphitheatre of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, collapsed on Thursday injuring eight students. reports that students were at the time of the incident receiving a morning lecture at the venue at Oduduwa Hall. The Public Relations Officer of the Students’ Union […]

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PTML unveils, hands block of classrooms, furniture to LASG

Angel Ojonugwa May 15, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The Ports and Terminal Multiservices Ltd (PTML) on Tuesday unveiled and handed over a block of classrooms and furniture at the Amuwo Odofin Junior High school to the Lagos State Government. The organisation also handed over a 50KV generator, computers, chairs, tables within the Mile 2 School Complex to the state […]