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Plateau SUBEB boss warns contractors against substandard projects

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

JOS (Sundiata Post) – Mr Samuel Amuna, Executive Chairman, Plateau Universal Basic Education Board(SUBEB), has warned contractors handling various projects across public primary schools in the state against shoddy jobs. Amuna gave the warning at a meeting with contractors, Education

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Convocation: Tinubu urges Nigerians to enhance educational outcomes

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

SOKOTO (Sundiata post) – President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday at the combined 38th, 39th, 40th and 41st convocation ceremony of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, emphasised the collective responsibility of citizens to improve Nigeria’s educational sector. Represented by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, Tinubu underscored education as the cornerstone of

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VC lauds diaspora groups for supporting Igbo Cultural Villa project at UNN

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

NSUKKA (Sundiata post) – The Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof Charles Igwe, has commended Igbo diaspora groups led by the Council of Igbo States in Americas (CISA) and Igbo World Assembly (IWA) for their support and exceptional contributions towards the establishment of Igbo Cultural Village Complex (ICVC) in the university. […]

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FCE, Zaria sets committee to investigate 12 students suspected to be cultists

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

ZARIA (Sundiata Post) – Kaduna State The Federal College of Education (FCE), Zaria has set up a committee to investigate activities of 12 students suspected to be members of a cult gang. The suspected cultists were arrested and handed over to the police for further investigation. Dr Suleiman Balarabe, the institution’s Provost, disclosed this in […]

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CBT: Foundation trains 50 admission seekers in Kano

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Post) – An NGO, Hotoro United Community Foundation (HUCF), has conducted a week-long free Computer-Based Testing (CBT) training for 50 candidates, in preparation for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Kano.Mr Muhammad Abdulwahab, the Chairman of the foundation, made this known at the closing of the training on Friday at NITDA

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UTME 2024: No glitches recorded, says JAMB Zonal Coordinator

Angel Ojonugwa April 22, 2024

IBADAN (Sundiata Post) – The 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination began on Friday in Oyo State without glitches, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Zonal Coordinator, Mr Gbenga Akintola has said. Akintola stated this in an interview at Ibadan after monitoring the examination in some centres in the state capital. reports that the

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Ex-WEMA Bank CEO tasks Trinity varsity freshmen on excellence

Angel Ojonugwa April 19, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – Mr Ademola Adebise, former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), WEMA Bank PLC, has charged new students of Trinity University (TU), Yaba, to constantly strive for excellence.Adebise gave the charge while delivering a lecture with the theme: “Empowered Living: Unlocking Your Potential”, at the 6th matriculation ceremony of the

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the boards of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and that of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Angel Ojonugwa April 19, 2024

THIS (Sundiata Post) – is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Friday in Abuja.He said that the chairperson and members of NAICOM are Ms. Halima Kyari, Chairperson; and Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin- Commissioner for InsuranceOthers are Mr Olawoye Gam-Ikon- Deputy Commissioner (Technical Operations)

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Adamawa Govt, World Bank disburse N296m for construction of public schools

Angel Ojonugwa April 19, 2024

ADAMAWA (Sundiata Post) – Government in collaboration with Global Partnership for Education(GPE), a World Bank assisted programme disbursed N296m grant for the construction of eight public schools in Adamawa. Speaking during a ceremony to commemorate the disbursement on Friday in Yola, the state Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, underscored the importance of

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Rector hails FG for upgrading Dental Technology College, Enugu to university

Angel Ojonugwa April 19, 2024

Enugu, Rector of Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, Prof. John Emaimo, has commended the Federal Government for upgrading the college to University of Allied Health Sciences.PmEmaimo gave the commendation on Tuesday in Enugu while briefing newsmen on the development at the institution.He described the elevation of the college to a university as […]

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Alumni associations, veritable tool for school development – Anambra Speaker

Angel Ojonugwa April 19, 2024

AKWA (Sundiata Post) – Mr Somtochukwu Udeze, Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, has described Alumni Associations as veritable instruments for the growth and development of various higherinstitutions.Udeze said this while hosting the National Executive Officers of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Alumni Association.The information is contained in a

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UNICEF, Gombe State plan to reduce number of out-of-school children

Angel Ojonugwa April 19, 2024

GOMBE (Sundiata Post) – UNICEF is collaborating with Gombe State to develop a four-year Action Plan to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. Its Education Specialist in the state, Mr Abdulraham Ado, made this known when he spoke with newsmen in Gombe on Thursday. He spoke on the side-line of a policy […]

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EBSU to graduate over 9,000 students at 12th – 15th convocation – VC

Angel Ojonugwa April 19, 2024

ABAKALIKI (Sundiata Post) – Prof. Chigozie Ogbu, the Vice-Chancellor of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) said that the institution would graduate over 9,559 students at its 12th – 15th convocation slated for Saturday, April 20.Ogbu, who disclosed this at a pre-convocation world press conference held on Thursday at the University’s permanent site at Ishieke,

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Nwifuru inaugurates EBSU digitisation records management system

Angel Ojonugwa April 19, 2024

ABAKALIKI (Sundiata Post) – Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has inaugurated the newly established Ebonyi State University (EBSU) digitisation records management system (DRMS) for electronic data of staff and students.The project was built for easy management of records of both students and personnel of the institution.Nwifuru, Visitor to the institution inaugurated

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Group partners Anambra, Enugu governments to address educational needs in S/EastEducation

Angel Ojonugwa April 18, 2024

THE (Sundiata Post) – Convener, 2024 Southeast Educators Conference (SEEC), Mrs Doris Chinedu-Okoro, says it will partner with the Anambra and Enugu State Governments to address educational needs in the zone. Addressing newsmen on Thursday in Enugu, Chinedu-Okoro said the conference with the theme: “The Future Focused Learning” would offer opportunity for

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Revisit 2.30 p.m. closing time for public schools, NAPTAN urges Anambra govt.

Angel Ojonugwa April 18, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – National Parent-Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has appealed to Anambra Government to revisit its directive that schools should end daily academic activities at 2.30 p.m. in the state.Deputy National President of NAPTAN, Adeolu Ogunbanjo, said in an interview with the News on Thursday in Lagos that the directive might be

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Tinubu directs inclusion of National Open University graduates in NYSC scheme

Angel Ojonugwa April 18, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata post) – The president gave the directive during his presentation at the 13th convocation ceremony of the university on Saturday, April 13, 2024. at the University’s Convocation Arena, Jabi, Abuja. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has given an order to the Federal Ministry of Education to include National Open University (NOUN) graduates in the

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ABSU assures corps members of enhanced welfare packages

Angel Ojonugwa April 17, 2024

UMUHAIA(Sundiata Post) – The management of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), has assured the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the University of adequate accommodation and enhanced welfare packages.The institution’s Vice-Chancellor, ABSU, Prof Onyemachi Ogbulu, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Corps members to his office on

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UNICAL 36th Convocation: Kukah tasks graduands on hard work for prosperity

Angel Ojonugwa April 17, 2024

THE (Sundiata Post) – Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has urged graduating students of the University of Calabar to embrace hard work in order to earn a prosperous future.Kukah gave the advice on Friday in Calabar while delivering the 36th convocation lecture on the university titled: ”Harmonising Diversity for National Development”Kukah said

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OAUSTECH workers threaten strike over non-payment of wage award, subvention

Angel Ojonugwa April 17, 2024

OLUSEGUN ( Sundiata post) – Agagu University of Science and Technology(OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, have threatened to embark on strike over unpaid minimum wage and wage award.The workers are under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and National