Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University Dr Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of the Ekiti State University, has outlined a detailed framework for fixing Nigeria’s healthcare system. Delivering his keynote speech on ‘Reversing Medical Tourism, Africans Investing in Africa’ at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) conference, he mentioned that reversing medical tourism can
Prof. Jesse Uneke, VC, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State Prof. Jesse Uneke, the Vice Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, has called for a more effective approach to minimise the rate at which Nigerians are infected with malaria. While speaking on ‘Promoting evidence-informed policymaking
A Scrabble player in action during the 27th NUGA Games at the University of Jos The Scrabble competition at the 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) has reached an exciting stage, with the singles and doubles events concluded and the team event as well as the special Best Board medal still ongoing.The University of Uyo and the University
ABU and BUK players in action during a hockey match at the 27th NUGA Games The hockey event of the 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) commenced today at the University of Jos, with teams recording mixed results across both the male and female categories. Matches were played in four quarters of 15 minutes each, totalling
In a bid to commemorate the United Nations’ World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nigeria once again faces a sober reminder of its unrealized potential in science and technology. While the nation boasts dozens of research institutes and a youthful population bubbling with talent, the systems to transform science into solutions that touch everyday
Teams UI and UNICAL in action during their group-stage match at the 27th NUGA Games The University of Jos male football team bounced back from their opening defeat to Taraba State University with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Benue State University (BSU) in their second group-stage match of the ongoing 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA).
Teams UI and UNICAL in action during their group-stage match at the 27th NUGA Games The University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Calabar (UNICAL) settled for a goalless draw in their keenly contested qualifying match at the ongoing 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) in Jos. Both sides came into the fixture on the
Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, appointed as the substantive VC of UNIABUJA The University of Abuja, recently renamed Yakubu Gowon University, has appointed Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi as its substantive Vice-Chancellor. The decision was taken during the 80th Extraordinary Meeting of the university’s Governing Council on Friday, according to the institution’s acting Head of Information, Dr Habib Yakoob.
Akintunde Sawyerr, NELFund MD, with the Oore of Otun Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, in his palace The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), Akintunde Sawyerr, has urged parents in Ekiti State to encourage their children to access the Federal Government’s student loan scheme for tertiary education. Speaking on Friday at the palace
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has approved the immediate dissolution of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), including the office of the board’s Secretary. The announcement was made on Friday in Minna by the state’s Secretary to the Government, Abubakar Usman. According to the statement, the
