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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

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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

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Top 8 highest paying courses in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 8, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of Nigeria’s educational and professional sectors, the choice of a career path can significantly impact one’s earning potential and future prospects. Amidst a myriad of options, certain courses stand out for their lucrative nature, offering not only financial rewards but also esteemed career paths. These courses not only promise

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Former student union leader plans to set 214-hour reading record

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 6, 2024

Ajao Samson, former Students Union President at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, is seeking to set a new Guinness World Record. Ajao plans to set the record for the longest reading time with a 214-hour marathon. Ajao had already announced on his Facebook page that he would participate in the 214-hour read-a-thon. The read-a-thon began on […]

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Provost urges FG to expand the scope of technical education to promote industrialization

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 6, 2024

Dr. Jagboro Olushola, Provost of Kogi State College of Education, Technical, Mopa, has urged the federal government to broaden the scope of vocational and technical education at tertiary institutions in order to spur the nation’s industrialization. She also emphasised that technical and vocational education cannot be overstated as a viable means of engaging the team

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FG sets 18 years as minimum entry age into tertiary institutions

Angel Ojonugwa April 25, 2024

BIOGRAPHY (Sundiata post) – legacy and research]The federal government has directed that admission to tertiary institutions should not be given to candidates less than 18 years old. PauseUnmuteFullscreenThe Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, gave the directive on Monday during a monitoring exercise of the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination

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RECTEM matriculates first set of students for Higher National Diploma programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 25, 2024

Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management (RECTEM) has reached another milestone with the recent matriculation of its first group of students for Higher National Diploma programmes. The institution, which had previously only offered National Diploma courses and had met all of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) requirements, matriculated

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FG to review minimum entry age for universities, others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2024

Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, has said that the federal government intends to review and set the minimum entry age for postsecondary institutions in the country at 18 years. The minister, who made the remark while supervising the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Abuja, cautioned parents not to push their children and […]

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Kogi govt. unveils registration portal for students’ bursary award

Angel Ojonugwa April 16, 2024

THE (Sundiata Post) – reports that the bursary award, tagged: “Ododo Students Support 2024”, is strictly for students of Kogi origin currently enrolled in tertiary institutions nationwide. Addressing newsmen in Lokoja on Monday, the Executive Chairman of KSSB, Mr Afolabi Joseph-Raji, urged eligible candidates to register at https://forms.gle/2CrxL7WkRgvGeacw9 or

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Oduduwa Polytechnic denies extortion allegations

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 6, 2024

The management of Oduduwa Polytechnic in Lagos has disputed a media report linking one of its lecturers to extorting a female student and withholding her results. According to the report, a student accused a lecturer at the university of extortion and a premeditated attempt to prevent her graduation from school. While a newspaper reported that […]

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Student Loan: FG To Begin Pilot Scheme With Public Institutions

max Amuchie April 4, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata post) – The Tinubu-led Federal Government has announced that it would begin a pilot phase of the student loan scheme with applicants from public tertiary institutions across the country. The spokesman for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Nasir Ayitogo, made this known on Wednesday hours after President Bola Tinubu signed the amended Student […]

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Use the student loan programme to develop digital skills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2024

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Abdullahi Kashifu Inuwa, has encouraged the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to prioritise short courses in digital skills. The call is very appropriate and timely, and it represents a huge step forward in Nigeria’s digitization path, particularly as the country’s