22 October 2026
Universities

LASU Lecturer Saves N820m Through Innovative Systems

Prof. Moses Akanbi of the University of Lagos (LASU) Prof Moses Akanbi of Lagos State University (LASU) has disclosed how he saved the institution N820 million through his technological innovations. He spoke during LASU’s 114th inaugural lecture, themed “The Nature of Error: Human Fallibility Versus Divine Infallibility in Computational Thought”, at Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo.

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Caleb VC to Deliver Inaugural Lecture at Babcock

Prof Olalekan Asikhia, Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, Lagos Prof Olalekan Asikhia, Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, Lagos, will deliver an inaugural lecture at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. The event, marking Babcock’s 57th inaugural lecture, is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025. According to Caleb University’s Information Officer, Olawale Adekoya, Asikhia, who also recently delivered a

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FULO VC Urges Horticulturists to Tackle Climate Change

Prof Olayemi Akinwumi, Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Prof Olayemi Akinwumi, has called on members of the Nigerian Institute of Landscape Horticulturists to take urgent action against climate change. He spoke at the Institute’s annual General Meeting, held from November 9 to 14, 2025, at the university’s old campus

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ABU Loses Pioneering Journalism Prof

Prof Ladi Sandra Adamu, was the first female professor of broadcasting in Northern Nigeria Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has mourned the death of Prof Ladi Sandra Adamu, a renowned mass communication scholar and the first female professor of broadcasting in Northern Nigeria. She died at 67 after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Her passing

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UNIBEN Students Protest Acceptance Fee Hike

The Concerned Students’ Movement (CSM) has condemned the University of Benin (UNIBEN) for raising acceptance fees for newly admitted students, calling the move “outrageous and exploitative.” According to CSM, fees for science courses increased from ₦60,000 to ₦122,000, while fees for non-science courses now stand at ₦115,670. The group described the hike as arbitrary, insensitive,

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Top 10 Students Vie for COUCH 2025 Grand Finale

The Coderina University Challenge (COUCH) – Empowering STEAM education The Coderina University Challenge (COUCH) 2025 grand finale is scheduled for November 20 at the National Universities Commission Secretariat in Abuja, bringing together the top 10 student innovation teams from across Nigeria. Organised by the Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, the competition encourages students to develop

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Skyline University Set for 4th Convocation

Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) to hold its 4th convocation, graduating 223 students Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) will hold its fourth convocation, graduating 223 students as the institution marks eight years of academic excellence and innovation. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ajith Kumar said that 180 undergraduates and 43 postgraduate students will receive their degrees. Among undergraduates, 24 earned

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FUNAAB Don Donates N1m for Best Vet Graduate

Prof. Adetola Ajadi, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology at FUNAAB Prof Adetola Ajadi of the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has pledged N1 million for the best graduating student in his department during the university’s 33rd convocation. Announcing the donation while delivering a lecture titled

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LASG Urges New Doctors to Stay, Serve Nigeria

Olufemi Idowu, Provost, Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) inducted 77 doctors and 10 dentists on Tuesday, appealing to them to resist leaving Nigeria for overseas opportunities.Provost Olufemi Idowu praised the graduates for completing rigorous training and urged them to practice with compassion and empathy. “Your

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Bingham VC Attributes Success to Two-Decade Commitment

Prof. Haruna Ayuba, Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University Prof Haruna Ayuba, Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, has credited the institution’s academic achievements to 20 years of commitment to excellence, spiritual grounding, and societal development. He made the remarks ahead of the university’s 6th convocation at its Karu campus, Nasarawa State. Ayuba said the convocation not only celebrates

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