The United Nations University on E-Governance (UNU-EGOV) reviewed 151 research papers on digital transformation and e-governance, aiming to advance Africa’s economic development. The papers, submitted by over 308 authors worldwide, were presented during the 18th ICEGov conference at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The conference, organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),
Four years after vanishing, Shafiu Auwal Ibrahim, a former undergraduate at Bayero University Kano (BUK), has been located, living with an Islamic cleric in Kaduna. Shafiu, originally from Janbulo, Kano, disappeared in 2021, leaving his parents, relatives, and friends in prolonged distress. After years of searching and fearing the worst, his family eventually halted their
Dr. Offiong Jarigbe earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Enterprise from Base University, Abuja Dr Offiong Jarigbe, wife of the Senate Committee Chairman on Gas, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Enterprise from Base University, Abuja, and called on Nigerian politicians to encourage their spouses to pursue higher education. Speaking
Tomisin Edu-Falade, chairperson, 2025 Itaogbolu Day and Fundraising Ceremonies During the 2025 Itaogbolu Day and Fundraising Ceremonies in Akure North, Ondo State, Tomisin Edu-Falade, Chairperson of the event, announced that her Foundation will continue sponsoring the community’s best graduating students to study any course of their choice at Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State. Edu-Falade, who
Olakunle Ologunro Lagos-born writer Olakunle Ologunro has been awarded the Olive B. O’Connor Fellowship in Fiction at Colgate University for the 2025–2026 academic year. The fellowship provides a stipend, office space and a supportive intellectual environment for writers completing their first books, with teaching duties of one creative writing workshop per semester. Ologunro, who holds
Prof. Mohammed Khalid-Othman, VC, Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) Mohammed Khalid-Othman, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), has called for prayers to guide his tenure, acknowledging the challenges of university leadership. Speaking at a reception in his hometown, Bindawa, organised by local government chairman Alhaji Badaru Musa, Khalid-Othman expressed gratitude to his
Prof. Ifeayinwa Achumba, chairman, IEEE Nigeria Section The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), in partnership with Connecting the Unconnected EMEA (CTU-EMEA) and Baze University, Abuja, will host a landmark digital connectivity summit on November 27-28, 2025. The event, themed “Bridging Digital Frontiers: African Solutions for Universal Connectivity,” aims to connect the 2.9 billion
Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, Minister of State for Education At least 20 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education admitted fewer than 1,000 students in the 2024/2025 academic session, according to data from the Federal Ministry of Education. Institutions affected include Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (942 students), Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi (184 students),
Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, UNILAG Vice Chancellor The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, has urged African nations to develop homegrown Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools tailored to the continent’s unique challenges. She spoke during the three-day 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (MIRG-ICAIR 2025) at the Multipurpose Hall of the University
Three students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) have died. In contrast, seven others were injured in a multiple-vehicle crash at Powerline Junction, inward Ikorodu Roundabout, Lagos. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the tragedy occurred after a sand-laden tipper suffered brake failure and rammed into several vehicles,
