Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, NUC Executive Secretary The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BUSAST) in Ihugh, Vandeikya LGA.The decision follows the submission of the university’s Academic Brief, Physical Master Plan, and University Law by the state government. Speaking during the presentation of the
Prof Juwon Arotiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), UI The University of Ibadan (UI) integrated health awareness into its 2024 convocation celebrations with a yearly health walk as part of the “Institutional Journey of Health” campaign, aimed at promoting preventive wellness among staff and students. Road posters displayed messages encouraging exercise, balanced diets, regular medical check-ups, and
No fewer than Seventy-four National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have narrowly escaped abduction by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai-Kamuya road in Borno State. The corps members, 36 males and 38 females, were stranded after their vehicles broke down near a known kidnapping hotspot. Troops from Operation Hadin Kai, a joint military operation against
Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, Commissioner for Youth & Social Development Lagos State Government has organised a vocational and emergency preparedness programme for 2025 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to enhance their skills in security, safety and emergency response. Speaking at the maiden edition held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji
Hon. Kelechi Wogu, member, House of Reps The House of Representatives has ordered the Federal Ministry of Education and WAEC to halt Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 examination, directing that the policy only be implemented in 2030. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Kelechi Wogu, citing risks of massive
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) conducted a computer-based promotional examination on Thursday for 6,000 directorate cadre staff of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), including candidates from the UK, US, India, and Egypt. JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, described the initiative as a bold step in embracing technology to enhance transparency and efficiency
Prof Samuel Nzotta, Vice Chancellor, Amadeus University Amadeus University has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer programmes in Law, Medicine and Surgery, and Pharmacy, starting with the 2025/2026 session. Vice-Chancellor Prof Samuel Nzotta said the approval followed a thorough evaluation of the university’s academic and human resources. He confirmed that admissions
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, Chancellor of Ekiti State University Dr Tunji Olowolafe, Chancellor of Ekiti State University and Chairman of the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation, has urged government, industry and academia to collaborate in building a $1 trillion Nigerian digital economy by 2030. Speaking at the Digital Nigeria International Conference 2025 in Abuja, Olowolafe stated that digital
Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, Founder of Afe Babalola University Afe Babalola, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Founder of Afe Babalola University, has declared indiscipline as Nigeria’s biggest challenge. He remarked on Ado Ekiti after receiving a fellowship award from the Nigerian Academy of Education, a body comprising 21 professors. The Academy, in a letter signed
Prof. Adebimpe Adenugba, Head of the Department of Sociology, UI A University of Ibadan professor, Adebimpe Adenugba, has emphasised the critical role alumni play in funding and improving infrastructure in Nigerian universities. Adenugba, Head of the Department of Sociology, stated this while receiving solar inverter batteries donated by the Department’s Class of 1995. She noted
