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MDCAN Southwest Issues 21-Day Deadline to Universities Over Unpaid CONMESS Salaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

The South-West zone of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), which includes Edo State, has issued a 21-day deadline starting from January 13, 2025, to universities in the region to begin paying the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) to clinical

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Governor Lawal Strengthens Zamfara Education with Recruitment of 2,000 Teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has authorized the hiring of 2,000 additional teachers as part of his administration’s dedication to improving the education sector. This announcement was made during an Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Gusau. A statement released on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that

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Ekiti Nursing College Faces Backlash Over N1M Fee for Substandard Rooms

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

The management of Ekiti State College of Nursing Sciences, Ado-Ekiti has instructed students to pay N250,000 each as accommodation fee for the ongoing academic session. It was reported that the school is charging a total of N1 million to house four students in a single room. Some of the impacted students who spoke to the […]

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NANS demands apology from Ogun deputy governor after clash involving convoy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

On Thursday, the Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun Joint Campus Committee, Adeyanju Francis, called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to investigate the reported shooting of protesting students from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta by security personnel in the convoy of Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele. The student leaders also demanded

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18-Year-Old UNILORIN Student Becomes a Chartered Accountant

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 16, 2025

An 18-year-old student from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Miss Faith Aduragbemi Olabisi, who is studying in the Department of Accounting, has successfully become a chartered accountant. As per the university’s bulletin, this achievement was described as an exceptional example of the outstanding service provided at the University of Ilorin. The statement

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Max Amuchie, Rotarian and Sundiata Post CEO receives Gulf American University’s Honorary Science Award

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Sundiata Scholar) – The Gulf American University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has honoured Dr Max Amuchie, Founder/CEO, Sundiata Post Media Ltd with an Honorary Award of Science (Doctorate). The award followed a year-long assessment on three areas – contribution to knowledge, humanitarian service and community development – which ended

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Oyo Private Schools Face Teacher Shortage Due to Minimum Wage Policy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2025

Private primary and secondary schools in Oyo State, located in South-West Nigeria, are experiencing a shortage of teachers. According to a source, this issue is particularly noticeable in major cities and towns such as Ogbomoso, Oyo, Saki, Iseyin, Eruwa, and others across the state. Investigations revealed that this situation became apparent at the start of […]

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Fire Ravages School, Shops in Anambra Community

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2025

A fire damaged parts of the Practicing Primary School building located within St. Stephen Anglican Church in Umubelu, Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday evening. Although no injuries were reported, sources indicated that the fire began from bush burning on Saturday night, affecting some sections of the school’s classroom roofing materials. Eyewitnesses in the area

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Soochow University Opens 2025 Graduate Scholarships for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2025

Soochow University is now accepting applications for its graduate programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. The university offers scholarships to international students through the Chinese Government’s “High-Level Graduate Students” Scholarship Program (CSC Type B) and the Soochow University International Students Scholarship. Located in Suzhou, China, Soochow University

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2025 African World Heritage Fund Internship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is an intergovernmental organization established in 2006 by the African Union and UNESCO to promote the effective preservation and safeguarding of Africa’s cultural and natural heritage of Outstanding Universal Value. The primary aim of AWHF is to tackle the difficulties encountered by African States Parties in implementing the 1972

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2025 Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) STEM Challenge

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

LASRIC is in search of solutions that are ready for funding and designed to help students strengthen their understanding of STEM subjects. These solutions should be adaptable for students ranging from primary school to tertiary education levels. Focus Areas: FutureTech, Al/Robotics, GreenTech, Inclusivity Tech, EdTech/General Tech Skills and Capacity Building.

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2025 Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) Request for Research Proposal

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

To achieve enhanced research and development (R&D) results, the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council invites proposals for R&D initiatives aimed at creating both novel and improved innovations across various sectors, including: Benefits of LASRIC Research Proposal Successful Research applications will be awarded up to 5 million Naira. Requirements

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Government of Turkey 2025 Türkiye Scholarships for Global Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

In addition to offering education opportunities of international standards and an abundance of knowledge and experiences, Türkiye provides scholarships to students from around the globe to study at its top-tier universities. Funded by the government, Türkiye Scholarship is a competitive program designed to reward exceptional students and researchers with the chance to

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2025 WASSCE: Commissioner Issues Strong Warning to Stakeholders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2025

The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has issued a firm warning to all relevant parties in the state ahead of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Commissioner condemned issues like truancy, negligence, and other misconducts shown by stakeholders, despite the significant financial

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Senator Barau Provides Master’s Degree Scholarships for 300 Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2025

In a significant show of dedication to education, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, is offering scholarships to 300 students to pursue Master’s degrees at Nigerian universities. This comes just one week after he sponsored 70 students for postgraduate scholarships abroad. Through the Barau I Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), the 70 students chosen […]

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43 Professors Demand Dissolution of UNIABUJA Governing Council

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2025

A group of 43 professors from the University of Abuja has urged President Bola Tinubu to disband the governing council of the university, led by Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita, citing alleged manipulation in the selection process for the vice-chancellor position. The professors recently sent a strong delegation to meet with the Minister of Education, […]

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Nigerian Terms Japa, Eba, Agbero, and More Added to Oxford Dictionary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2025

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has included a fresh set of Nigerian expressions, offering a chance for the global audience to explore the country’s vibrant cultural heritage. These newly added words reflect the daily experiences of the typical Nigerian, capturing the dynamic street language and Pidgin English, which are becoming increasingly accepted across

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WASSCE Resit Is Not for Nigerian Candidates, Says WAEC Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has refuted claims made by certain Nigerian media outlets suggesting that the body has introduced a resit exam scheduled for January and February for candidates who need to retake subjects in their Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The council clarified that the report did not originate from Nigeria […]

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Benue SUBEB Resumes Teacher Recruitment Process

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 6, 2025

The Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has received approval from the Benue State House of Assembly to initiate the hiring of over 9,000 teachers. It will be recalled that the recruitment process was halted in December after a dispute between the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Mrs. Grace Adagba, and the State Assembly Ad-Hoc […]

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Katsina Teachers Express Concern Over Low Student Attendance as Schools Reopen

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 6, 2025

Teachers in Katsina State have voiced their concerns regarding the low turnout of students as schools reopen on Monday across all 34 local government areas of the state. While the current economic difficulties are believed to be a key factor behind this issue, parents and guardians are urged to prioritize education in order to nurture […]