Professor Austin Nosike, VC, James Hope University James Hope University (JHU), Lagos, has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan, aimed at boosting academic collaboration, research, and innovation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by JHU Vice Chancellor Professor Austin Nosike and Superior University Rector Professor Dr Sumaira Rehman, sets out joint
Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, Pro-Chancellor, UNIPORT Conference of the National Association of Science Laboratory Technologists of Nigeria (NASLT), a milestone gathering aimed at advancing scientific practice and laboratory innovation in the country. Opening the event, Pro-Chancellor Senator Mao Ohuabunwa emphasised the crucial role of science laboratory technologists in driving research, education, and industrial development in Nigeria.
Professor Adamu Ahmed, VC, Ahmadu Bello University Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, reports that it has spent approximately ₦2 billion on electricity in recent months, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable power solutions. Speaking at the launch of the ABU Energy and Innovation Challenge (ABUEIC) on Tuesday, Vice-Chancellor Professor Adamu Ahmed stated that the initiative
Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, MD, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Two major workers’ unions at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have thrown their support behind the management team led by Managing Director Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, praising recent reforms and restructuring efforts. In a joint letter to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy The Federal Government has endorsed the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism’s (NIHOTOUR) role in promoting Nigeria’s culture, tourism, and youth employment, ahead of a major gastronomy festival in December. Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, announced at a press briefing
New teachers inducted by the TRCN at the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo Nine hundred and five new teachers have officially joined Nigeria’s teaching workforce after being inducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) at the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo. The Director of Certification and Licensing at TRCN, Okunola Abibola
Professor Ayodeji Agboola, VC, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) A row has broken out at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, following the cancellation of the “two days off” work policy, which was earlier introduced to ease the impact of the removal of fuel subsidies. Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the
Professor Kayode Adebowale, Vice-Chancellor, UI The University of Ibadan is proving that research does not belong only in journals—it belongs in people’s lives. At its 2025 Research and Development Fair, titled “UI-Town Connect,” the University showcased how academic work can transition from the lab to the streets, tackling real-world problems and creating livelihoods. Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Dr Olatunji Alausa, Minister of Education, unveils FTIGTP The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institution Governance and Transparency Platform (FTIGTP), a digital system designed to promote transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making across Nigeria’s higher education sector. The platform, unveiled by the Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, in Abuja, aims to improve governance, enhance
Professor Adeniyi Olatunbosun, VC of KolaDaisi University (KDU), Ibadan The Vice-Chancellor of KolaDaisi University (KDU), Ibadan, Professor Adeniyi Olatunbosun, has stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be tailored to local realities if it is to effectively serve Africa’s development needs. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the University’s fifth convocation, Olatunbosun said AI systems
