The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has inaugurated a ₦350 million, 500-seat lecture theatre at Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, under its Tertiary Education Grant Scheme. The facility, equipped with modern teaching amenities, is designed to enhance the university’s learning environment and academic standards. At the commissioning ceremony, Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru
Medical services at the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital (FUTH) have been grounded following the nationwide strike declared by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). A visit to the hospital revealed that patients had been evacuated, while departments, including the emergency, outpatient, and antenatal units, were deserted. The strike, which began last Saturday,
The Chairman of Keystone Bank Limited, Lady (Dr.) Ada Chukwudozie has presented cash awards to outstanding young scientists and innovators at the 7th Energy, Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference and Exhibition (FAPSCON 2025), held at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State. The initiative, which also recognised “Girls in Tech” innovators, is tied to
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has celebrated Prof. Dauda B. Ishaya, a distinguished scholar of Weed Science, for being conferred the title of Fellow of the Weed Science Society of Nigeria (WSSN). Ishaya, who currently serves as President of WSSN, received the honour during the Society’s 51st Annual Conference held
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, was among the distinguished guests at the 7th University of L’Aquila Conference on Euro-African Partnership held last Wednesday in Italy. Egbewole attended the conference alongside Prof Rita Akosua Dickson, Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. The
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services) of the University of Ilorin, Professor Adegboyega Adisa Fawole, has described the recently concluded 40th Convocation Ceremonies as highly successful, based on feedback from internal and external stakeholders. Speaking after the post-event review meeting of the Ceremonials Committee on October 29, 2025, Fawole stated that all activities had gone
The Registrar of the University of Ilorin, Mr Mansur Adeleke Alfanla, has urged students to remain vigilant and cautious, especially when moving outside the campus. Speaking in an interview, Alfanla warned students against associating with individuals of questionable character and advised them to avoid accepting free rides from strangers. He further cautioned students to board
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has announced plans to launch a loss-of-licence insurance scheme for Nigerian pilots and aircraft engineers. Developed in partnership with First Standard Insurance Brokers, the initiative will provide financial protection for aviation professionals who lose their licences due to medical incapacity or other qualifying conditions that prevent
Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Is-haq Oloyede, has revealed that the board discovered over 15,000 forged admission letters used by candidates seeking mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Oloyede, who disclosed this at the Batch C pre-mobilisation workshop in Abuja, said the board had commenced prosecution of those
Accreditation, Boosts EnrolmentThe Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute of Vocational and Advanced Technology (NKFI), Lokoja, has obtained full accreditation for all its programmes from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). Rector of the institute, Charles Williams, confirmed the development, noting that accredited courses include Automotive Mechatronics, Welding and Fabrication, Electrical/Electronic Technology, and Computer Software Engineering. He
