Omniversity Imperial College confers practice-based academic awards to exceptional individuals

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By Adekunle Williams and Oluwatope Lawanson Omniversity Imperial College has conferred honourary fellowships, practice-based qualifications, and academic titles on individuals across various sectors. The President, Omniversity Imperial College, Prof. Tokunbo Akeredolu-Ale, made this known at the African Innovation Workshop 2025 and ISO-Aligned Practice Qualifications Conferment in Lagos on Friday. TheContinue Reading

FG inaugurates N7bn TETFund projects at FUSHI

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By Victor Adeoti The Federal Government has inaugurated N7 billion Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)-supported projects at the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUSHI), Ila Orangun, Osun. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said during the inauguration that the projects would elevate the quality of training, research, innovation and healthcare deliveryContinue Reading

Lagos health college matriculates 768, emphasises professionalism, ethics

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By Kazeem Akande Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) has charged its newly admitted students to uphold strong professional ethics and competence. Mr Tolani Sule, Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, gave the charge at the matriculation ceremony for 768 candidates admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session on Thursday.Continue Reading

University, partner, strengthen fight against sexual harassment for safer campus

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By Angela Atabo The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) and the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) have built the capacity of students and staffers on sexual harassment prevention and safeguarding. Prof. Azikiwe Onwualu, President of AUST, made this known at the RSIF Refresher Workshop on “Preventing SexualContinue Reading

FG unveils polytechnic foundation to boost TVET innovation

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By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, has unveiled the Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation (NIPOF), an initiative aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education and enhancing innovation in polytechnics. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, Ahmad said the foundation would reposition Nigeria’s polytechnicsContinue Reading

OAU Pro-Chancellor’s death, a colossal loss - FedPoly Ede Governing Council Chairman

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By Olajide Idowu Prof. Taiwo Olaiya, Chairman, Governing Council, The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun, has described the death of Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, as a colossal loss to the nation. Olaiya said this on the sidelines of the 8th day fidau prayerContinue Reading

Group advocates African-based curriculum

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By Angela Atabo Amb. Amarachukwu Orakwe, Executive Director/CEO of the African Academic Achievers Awards (A4), has called for the integration of African-orientated education into national education policy frameworks in Africa. Orakwe made the call in Abuja on Tuesday at the African Academic Conference and second edition, African Academic Achievers AwardsContinue Reading

FG unveils N50m equity free grant for tertiary students

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By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government on Monday, unveiled a N50million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), aimed at promoting innovation, research excellence and entrepreneurship across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Speaking at the official launch in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the programme represented a strategic national investmentContinue Reading