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LASU student emerges president of global association of postgraduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2024

Edward Olutoke, a postgraduate student at Lagos State University (LASU), has emphasised the importance of international collaboration among students. He says that instead of focusing only on their alma mater, postgraduate students should collaborate with their peers at other universities to

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NUC approves nursing, agriculture programmes in Michael and Cecilia Ibru University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2024

The undergraduate Nursing and Agricultural Science programmes at Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU), Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli, Delta State, have been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The permission followed the resource verification exercise carried out by the commission in October 2023, according to a letter issued to the Vice Chancellor and

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45,000 apply for 2,000 teaching positions in Ogun

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 15, 2024

According to information released by the Ogun State government, about 45,000 people registered for the just-ended Ogun Teach Intern Programme, which was designed to hire 2,000 teachers. According to Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, Commissioner for Science and Technology, the government will choose the best applicants based on the volume of applications and they’ll start

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Zamfara’s 1st private varsity, HUDA University matriculates 211 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

GUSAU (Sundiata Scholar) – HUDA University, a privately owned establishment in Zamfara, has welcomed 211 newly admitted students in its range of academic programmes. The state’s first private university, HUDA, was established in 2023. Alhaji Ahmad Bamalli, the Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State and Chancellor of the University, hailed the institution’s

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NUT urges LASG to address shortage of teachers, other issues

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

LAGOS – In order to fill the void left by retiring and relocated teachers, the Lagos Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has made a plea to the state government to hire more teachers for public schools. In a Saturday interview in Lagos, NUT Chairman Mr. Akintoye Hassan made the request. Given the […]

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Prioritise girl-child education, Nasarawa lawmaker tells parents

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

LAFIA (Sundiata Scholar) – Member representing Toto/Gadabuke constituency in the Nasarawa House of Assembly, Mr Mohammed Isimbabi, has harped on the need for parents to give adequate attention to the education of their children especially, the girl-child. Isimbabi stated this during the naming ceremony of his daughter on Saturday in Keffi. The lawmaker pointed out

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Consider integrated education system, ex-NUT secretary advises government

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

IBADAN – To reposition the education industry, Mr. Olu Abiala, a former secretary of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), has advocated for an integrated educational system. Abiala stated that the approach will guarantee the integration of affective, cognitive, and psychomotor components of schooling. He believes that the integration will have a significant positive

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NANS hails Tinubu for approving N683bn intervention fund for public tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

ENUGU – President Bola Tinubu has received praise from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for approving N683 billion to be used as the 2024 Intervention Fund for public tertiary education institutions in the nation. The amount was announced on Friday by the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr Sonny Echono, […]

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MacArthur Foundation provides $15m support to ABU for learning and research

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

Zaria (Kaduna State) – The MacArthur Foundation Africa’s director, Dr. Kole Shettima, announced on Wednesday that the organisation has given Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria more than $15,538, 896 to improve teaching and research. During his presentation of ABU’s Diamond Jubilee Public Lecture, “The Challenges of Quality Higher Education in

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Stakeholders urge Nigerians to emulate Alayande’s virtues

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

IBADAN – Stakeholders, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to emulate the virtues of the late politician and educationist, Pa Emmanuel Alayande in order to engender all-round growth and development in the country. They stated this at the Fifth Edition of Emmanuel Oladipo Alayande Memorial Foundation, held at the deceased’s residence in Ibadan. The event was organised […]

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JPTS says professional certifications are recognised, acceptable

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

Abuja – Joint Professionals Training and Support International (JPTS) claims that its certifications are acknowledged and approved for evaluation and credit transfer into a variety of higher education institutions as well as for employment. Amb. Emeagi Williams, the organization’s director of public affairs, stated as much in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

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Foundation to engage education stakeholders on inclusive environment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

LAGOS (Scholar Sundiata) – The Regalo Hope Foundation (RHF), a non-profit organisation based in Lagos, reports that the plans to hold the 2024 EduStake Conference in Lagos on January 24 have been finalised. The seminar was deliberately scheduled on the same day as the International Day of Education, according to RHF Founder Mrs. Chineye Onuorah. She emphasised […]

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We’ll not allow charlatans to ruin Benue education system – DG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

MAKURDI – Stakeholders in the education sector have been cautioned by the Benuean government that it will no longer put up with mediocrity, half-standards, inefficiency, laxity, and non-performance. At a meeting with state stakeholders on education on Saturday in Makurdi, Mr. Terna Francis, Director-General (DG) of the Benue Education Quality Assurance Agency, made

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16-year-old Enugu student regains freedom after three months of unlawful detention

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

After spending three months in police prison, a sixteen-year-old Enugu State secondary school student was discharged on Friday. Olu Omotayo, the President of the Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), a non-governmental organisation that has been following his case since his arrest last year, declared his release yesterday. The 16-year-old secondary

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Oyebanji names Olowolafe new Chancellor of Ekiti State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2024

The appointment of business mogul Dr. Tunji Olowolafe as the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, has been approved by Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Olowolafe, an Are-Ekiti native, is a successful businessman with decades of experience in medicine and a stellar reputation. He co-founded Deux Project Limited in 1988 and currently serves as its […]

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Rwandan university names Nigerian professor as new Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2024

The University of Kigali has named Professor Ogechi Adeola, a Nigerian, as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics. The announcement was made public on the university’s website. The governing body of the university stated that Adeola’s appointment, which is effective January 11, emphasises her dedication to academic excellence and dynamic leadership.

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FCT primary school teachers to resume suspended strike January 15

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2024

On January 15, 2024, primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory have threatened to resume their postponed strike. In a statement released on Friday, the Nigeria Union of Teachers’ Federal Capital Territory Wing, together with its state chairman Abdullahi Shafas, secretary Margaret Jethro, and publicity secretary Ibukun Adekeye, issued the directive to

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Panel on Ila College of Education to begin probe sitting on Monday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

OSOGBO (Sundiata Scholar) – The panel set up by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to look into the crisis in the Ila College of Education will meet on Monday and expedite findings on issues in contention to bring about a lasting resolution. The panel, which is headed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, […]

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Makinde appoints Salawu as new Deputy Rector of Poly Ibadan

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

Mrs Olaide Salawu has been named the Deputy Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan by Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde. This information was released in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan by the institution’s registrar, Mrs. Modupe Fawale. She said this followed Salawu’s victory at the Deputy Rectorship election held on Oct. 25, along with ratification of […]

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Abia varsity appeals to ASUU members to put off plans for strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 12, 2024

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been urged by the administration of Abia State University in Uturu to put off their scheduled industrial action. ASUU members had recently threatened to go on strike over 11 months of salary arrears owed to them by the school. Going on strike, according to the […]