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Lagos State College of Health Technology appoints a new provost

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 1, 2024

The Lagos State Government has appointed Professor Raheem Olasupo Akewushola as the new Provost of the Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) in Yaba. Prior to his appointment, the Professor was Dean of the Faculty of Management Science at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. The

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FCE Katsina to start degree programmes in 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The Federal College of Education (FCE) in Katsina has announced plans to start running degree programs in 2025, following the federal government’s approval for institutions of education to run dual degree programs. The provost of the college, Dr. Aliyu Idris Funtua, who made the above disclosure while addressing newsmen in Katsina yesterday, to herald the […]

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Nigerian University, Polytechnic, College Of Education Student Groups Announce Indefinite Protest

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

THE (Sundiata Scholar) – unions affirmed that the development has led to poor socioeconomic welfare for students, a loss of interest in academic activities and fall in grades, increase in crimes and criminality, and increase in violence on campuses and their environs. The National Association of University Students (NAUS), in collaboration with the National

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Ede Poly expels 27 students, suspends 8 over EFCC raid protest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 23, 2024

The management of the Federal Polytechnic Ede in Osun State has announced the expulsion of 27 students for their alleged role in a campus protest that resulted in property vandalism. It was previously reported that some polytechnic students, outraged by the arrest of some of their colleagues in Owode, a community near Ede, by Economic and […]

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Lagos Cooperative College begins admission process for 2024/2025 academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

The Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) has invited well-meaning and eligible students to apply for admission to the institution’s Full-Time National Diploma and Part-Time Professional Diploma Programmes for the academic year 2024/2025. The College provides specialised cooperative courses to improve the practice and operation of cooperative business models, as

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Education: I’ll not fail Tinubu, Nigerians – Poly council chair

Angel Ojonugwa July 4, 2024

ABUJA ( Sundiata Scholar) – The newly inaugurated Chairman, Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Yobe, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe -Abdullahi, says he will not fail President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians. ”I will use my wealth of experience to reposition the polytechnic for an improved standard of education in the institution,” he assured. Balarabe

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Aviation Academy Opens Training Facility In Lagos

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 3, 2024

Lagos Aviation Academy (LAA) proudly announces the opening of its cutting-edge training facility for aviation training and education. The event, which coincided with the academy’s 7th anniversary, cemented its status as a leading aviation education institution in Nigeria and beyond. According to the statement, the grand opening of LAA’s new building represents

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OYSCATECH matriculates 2,273 students for the 2023/2024 academic session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2024

The Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, has matriculated 2,273 students who have been admitted to the institution’s various programmes for the 2023/2024 academic year. Addressing the 15th Matriculation ceremony conducted on school grounds, the Rector, Professor Akinola Akinlabi, congratulated the matriculating students and described

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Tension as Bauchi Polytechnic students protest armed robbery attack, death of colleague

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2024

Tuesday saw a rise in unrest at the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi as students protested against the suspected entry of armed robbers into an off-campus residence in the Gwallameji neighbourhood of Bauchi city, which left one student dead and other items stolen. The robbery was reported to have occurred on Tuesday about 2:30 a.m. It was […]

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ASUP protests as FG launches new scheme of service for HND holders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has expressed strong opposition to the recently released scheme of service for holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates in government service, claiming that the new document further undermines polytechnic education and promotes the country’s age-long disparity and discrimination against its products in

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NCAT acquires Zaria Hotels for conversion into classrooms and hostels

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 20, 2024

The Federal Government plans to transform Zaria Hotels in Kaduna State into classrooms and hostels for the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, according to Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. Mr Keyamo told journalists in Zaria on Wednesday that the NCAT has bought the Zaria Hotels as an annexure to increase its expansion possibilities. He spoke shortly […]

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Akwapoly final year student fatally shot by suspected armed robbers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 10, 2024

A final-year student of the Electrical Electronics Department at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Ikot Osurua in the state’s Ikot Ekpene local government area was shot dead by an armed robbery gang that was allegedly terrorising the campus. According to reports on Sunday evening, the student, who was only known as Saviour at the time of release, […]

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Zamfara pays N3bn outstanding SSCE exam fees – Commissioner

Angel Ojonugwa June 5, 2024

GUSAU (Sundiata Post) – the Zamfara Government has paid over N3 billion outstanding Senior Secondary Schools Examination (SSCE) fees, left by the previous administration in the state. The State Commissioner for Science and Technical Education, Alhaji Wadatau Madawaki, disclosed this to newsmen in Gusau on Tuesday.“This is one of the greatest achievements recorded by

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Don urges FG to extend TETFund to private universities, polytechnics

Angel Ojonugwa June 3, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – Prof. Peter Ogedebe has urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of necessity, extend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to private universities and polytechnics towards enhancing research development in the country. Ogedebe, a Professor of Computer Science, Baze University in Abuja, made the recommendation on Tuesday during his

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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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Tinubu names the governing board members for 111 tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 18, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of at least 555 people to serve as Pro-Chancellors/Chairmen and Governing Board members of 111 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. This followed Tinubu’s approval of a list of nominees chosen by the Ministry of Education. An advertorial by the Education Ministry showed the appointment of a

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NBTE commences accreditation of new courses at the Federal Polytechnic Wannue

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

The National Board for Technical Education started the accreditation process for six new courses at the Federal Polytechnic, Wannue, Tarka LGA, in Benue. Ogah Ngbede, NBTE’s director of Polytechnics Programmes, disclosed this during the institution’s ongoing experiment on Thursday. According to Mr Ngbede, all courses will be examined before any announcements are made. He

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Osun Polytechnic invigilator stabbed in examination hall

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

Abdul-azeez Abdullahi, a non-academic staff member at Osun State Polytechnic in Iree, was reportedly stabbed by an unidentified individual during an examination. According to reports, the incident took place on Friday at the institution’s Red Block Hall. A reliable source stated that it occurred about 3:00 p.m. Pictorial evidence revealed that the

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Foundation awards 25 YabaTech students with scholarships to China

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

The Chief Diana Chen Foundation has launched an incredible journey for 25 excellent students at the Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) in an effort to empower Nigeria’s future workforce by giving scholarships to improve human capital development. This initiative claims to transform the career prospects of the institution’s chosen students, bringing them to

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Stakeholders express mixed feelings over 18 years university admission age

Angel Ojonugwa May 8, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has described the Federal Government’s proposed review of minimum age for admission into universities as ‘ not education friendly’.Adeolu Ogunbanjo, Deputy National President of NAPTAN, said this in an interview on Sunday in Lagos. According to Ogunbanjo, students should be allowed