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Umahi appeals to I-G to suspend operation 'Puff Adder' implementation in Ebonyi

Umahi suspends headteacher, 7 others for absenteeism

Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi on Friday suspended Mr Augustine Eze, Headmaster, Community Primary School, Amazu, Ishielu Local Government Area of the state and seven other...

Out-of-school children in Sokoto drops by 50 per cent – UNICEF

EDUCATION7 years ago

3m children need emergency education support in North-East Nigeria – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said over 57 per cent of schools in Borno State remained closed, in spite the new school year, due to...

Dissolve ASUU-LASU exco, Concerned Lecturers urge ASUU

EDUCATION7 years ago

LASU clarifies 2017/2018 admission cut-off mark on social media

The Lagos State University (LASU), has dispelled the rumour of a publication of its purportedly released cut-off marks for different courses and departments for the ongoing...

EDUCATION7 years ago

Airtel commissions newly adopted school in Kaduna

Leading telecoms operator, Airtel Nigeria, has commissioned Yahaya Hamza Primary School, one of its newly adopted schools in Zaria, Kaduna State, in line with its commitment...

US Extols Nigerian Business Community, Honors Partners

EDUCATION7 years ago

25 American universities attend college fair in Lagos

The EducationUSA Advising Centre in collaboration with the Foreign Commercial Service of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria on Wednesday concluded a two-day College and...

ECONOMY7 years ago

UBA Foundation announces call For entries for 2017 essay competition

UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the call for entries for the 2017 edition of...

Sigma Club, a students’ club in the University of Ibadan(UI), has awarded a million naira scholarship to ten brilliant and indigent students of the university. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the announcement was made during the club’s scholarship and awards ceremony held at the UI Alumni Centre on Sunday. NAN reports that the club, founded in 1950 is one of the oldest surviving students’ organisation in West Africa The club had in addition to the scholarship, conferred honorary membership as “Sigma Scholar” on the beneficiaries. Mr Valentine Igbonekwu, the Sigma Chief, said that the one million naira would be shared among the 10 beneficiaries at N100,000 per annum until the end of the end of their programme. He said that the scholarship, which covered the beneficiaries’ tuition and accommodation, would be paid to the school directly by the club. Igbonekwu noted that the balance of the amount paid would be given to each beneficiary at the beginning of every session. According to her, the scholarship scheme is an initiative of the socio-philanthropic club aimed at helping to solve the existential problems affecting the educational sector by rewarding and awarding diligent but indigent students. “Its objective is to provide full and relief scholarships to enable them complete their education and actualise their academic goals. “The scholarship scheme was established in 1986 and since then about 87 students have benefitted. Through the receipt of the Sigma Scholarship, beneficiaries become Sigma Scholars. “This noble gesture is in continuation of the club’s noble tradition of philanthropy, which is aimed at improving the lives of people in our immediate environment as well as cause a rapid upliftment of humanity. “Our motive lies in breeding Sigma Scholars who shall make positive impacts and monumental contributions to the development of our society and the world at large,’’ he said. Prof. Gabriel Ogunmola, the Chairman of the event and Chancellor, Lead City University in Ibadan, commended the club for standing out at a time many are thinking the average youth cannot contribute meaningfully to the society. “I am happy that the club has not derailed from the philanthropic cause I had always known it for. “I call on the beneficiaries to remain morally upright, outstanding in their academics and be agents of change, seizing every opportunity to give back to the society,’’ he said. Dr Okon Onyong, the Chairman, Sigma Scholarship Scheme Board of Trustees, congratulated the beneficiaries and promised more commitment to the scheme. Onyong, the Chief Executive Officer, Jevkon Oil and Gas, recounted the unforgettable memories of his being a loyal Sigmite as an undergraduate. Prof. Idowu Olayinka, the UI Vice-Chancellor, commended the prestigious club for taking a bold step towards alleviating the financial conditions of future leaders. Olayinka, who was represented by Dr Demola Lewis, the Deputy Dean of Students, expressed great optimism at the sustained and continued success of the scheme. He also appreciated the blossoming rapport the club had with the school management over the decades. Kikiowo Kingsley, one of the beneficiaries, promised that they would continue to lead the crusade for the change the society needed, while sustaining the tradition of academic excellence. Kingsley, a first-class student of the Faculty of Law, expressed profound gratitude to the club for finding them worthy of the lifetime opportunity. NAN reports that the ten beneficiaries emerged from a list of 38 shortlisted out of the 77 applicants from various departments in the institution after a screening examination was conducted. The event was also attended by the representative of the Old Sigmites’ Association, Dr Femi Oyamakin and members of the all-male undergraduate club.

EDUCATION7 years ago

Academic, commercial activities resume in UI

Academic and commercial activities have resumed at the University of Ibadan after a six-week strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

EDUCATION7 years ago

UniAbuja to commence academic activities Oct. 3–Official

The University of Abuja is to commence full academic activities on Oct. 3, following the suspension of the nationwide strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff...

TRCN fixs Oct.14 for Professional Qualifying Examination in Lagos

EDUCATION7 years ago

Teachers’ registration: Only 50% private schools have complied – TRCN

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), said on Wednesday that only 50 per cent of private schools in the country have complied with its directive...

ASUU demands probe of N5m bribe allegedly collected by LASU Director

EDUCATION7 years ago

ASUU official urges FG to respect agreements

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) expects the Federal Government to respect the agreement reached with it, an official of the union said on Friday...