Bauchi government reduces number of out-of-school children from 1.5m to 521,000
The Bauchi State Government has reported a considerable fall in the number of out-of-school children in the state, with the total now down to 521,000 […]
Suspected bandits kill FUDMA lecturer, kidnap his children
Dr. Tiri Gyan David, a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma, FUDMA, in Katsina State, was reportedly assassinated by bandits, who also abducted two of […]
3 UNILAG medical college students accused of sexual assault
Several sexual assault occurrences have been reported among students at the University of Lagos’ College of Medicine (CMUL). Accounts from alleged students, who remained anonymous, […]
UNIMAID professor dies in domestic accident
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the death of Prof. Ruth Wazis, former Head of the Department of Business Management at the University of […]
KEDCO disconnects power in Aliko Dangote University over N248 million bill
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State, has been plunged into darkness after the Kano Electricity Distribution Company disconnected the institution’s […]
UK university, UNIOSUN train 22 Nigerians on proposal writing and grantsmanship
The University of Birmingham and Osun State University (UNIOSUN) have selected 22 early-career Nigerian scholars for proposal writing and grantsmanship in Humanities. The scholarships came from […]
80 schools set to celebrate Wole Soyinka @ 90
At least 80 public and private schools in Ibadan and its surrounding areas in Oyo State are gearing up to participate in a one-month-long display, […]
No more post-study work permits for Nigerians, other international students at Canadian border
To reduce the bypass of wait times by temporary residents, Canada’s Immigration Ministry has removed the option for international students to apply for a post-graduation […]
NGO seeks free, quality education for indigent children
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – A non-profit organisation, Child Education and Child Support Initiative (CEACSI), has called on government at all levels to support indigent children […]
NUC approves 4 additional programmes for ABU Distance Learning Centre- official
ZARIA (Sundiata Scholar) – (Kaduna State), The National Universities Commission (NUC), has approved the establishment of four more programmes at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria […]
Na’Allah resigns as UniAbuja’s VC, hands over to Maikudi
On Monday, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah handed over the University of Abuja’s affairs to Prof. Aisha Maikudi, the acting Vice-Chancellor. Na’Allah was appointed vice-chancellor of the institution […]
Court releases 12 Ajayi Crowther University students facing murder charges
Twelve of the 25 students from Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo who were charged with suspected murder at Ibadan’s Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court were released […]
School principals task govts on electricity, internet facilitiesAppeal
ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), has urged governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders, to provide […]
Poor infrastructure, funding for public varsities responsible for incessant strikes – ASUU
Jos, The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), says poor infrastructure and inadequate funding of public universities by the Federal Government were responsible for the […]
Principals urge governments to provide electricity and internet to secondary schools
The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) has asked governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders to provide stable electricity and internet […]
Senator Katung visits the families of the 6 students who drowned in Kaduna
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, who represents Kaduna South Senatorial District, visited and condoled with the families and Ribang community in Kauru Local Government Area of […]
Ex-minister: Lagos education sector needs more work despite apparent improvements
Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former minister of works and housing, thinks there is still more work to be done in Lagos’ education sector, despite apparent improvements […]
Ogun students demand an end to importation of counterfeit Adire
The National Association of Ogun State Students urged the Federal Government on Sunday to take action against the importation of counterfeit Adire fabric from China. […]
UNIBEN electricity disconnected over N300 million monthly bill – VC
Prof. Lilian Salami, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, has voiced alarm over the catastrophic impact of the recent 300 percent energy bill increase on […]
Moderate alcohol drinking is advantageous to health, says professor
Prof Augustine Ogbonna, a professor of Brewing Science and Technology at the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Uyo, has stated […]