By Mujidat Oyewole Prof. Wahab Egbewole, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, has sought support for two strategic initiatives in order to set standard of excellence in the institution. The Vice-Chancellor made the appeal during the Award of Excellence and Investiture of Distinguished Alumni and Unilorin Ambassadors on Wednesday, inContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UniCal), has vowed to resolve the ongoing quota crisis in the institution’s Dentistry programme before leaving office. Obi, in a press conference on Tuesday in Calabar, explained that the crisis was as a result of the MedicalContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Oseni Afisi, on Tuesday called for reform of Nigeria’s education curricula to include African perspectives in science, logic and ethics. Afisi made the call while delivering the 108th LASU Inaugural Lecture Series at the university’s main campus, Ojo. TheContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Office of the Special Adviser to the Edo Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has secured a N1.2 billion education grant from OPay Digital Services for Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. Ms Sally Suleiman, Special Adviser on SDGs to Gov. Monday Okpebholo, disclosed this to theContinue Reading
By Olayinka Owolewa The management of Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to quality education. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Francisca Oladipo, made the commitment at the institution’s 5th matriculation ceremony held in Oko-Irese. “Today, we formally welcome intoContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has pledged to bridge the gap between local innovation and commercial success by supporting inventors, start-ups, and small-scale manufacturers across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the pledge during a visit to Innov8 Hub in Abuja on Monday. Alausa reiteratedContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira The Academic Staff Union of Colleges of Education (COEASU), Gidanwaya Chapter, has called on Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State to implement the pending salary structures approved for staff of tertiary institutions. Dr Christopher Yerima, newly elected Chairman of the union in Kaduna State College of Education,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi A Nigerian young writer, Chimamanda Umeh, has shared vivid experiences of secondary school life, in her latest book, titled “Ijanikin, My Journey to College.” The author, who began writing at the age of 13, with the debut of her first book “The Twins of Ihazi”, says sheContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has applauded Lagos State University (LASU) for being the most sought-after institution in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Sanwo-Olu also urged the university community to collaborate with other bodies through in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The governor spoke atContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s university accreditation system, calling the current process ‘chaotic, costly, and counterproductive’ to educational access and quality. Speaking at a meeting with professional bodies on Thursday in Abuja, Alausa criticised the overlapping roles ofContinue Reading
