Renowned banker, Akinsanmi Falaki, has been inducted into the Ekiti State University (EKSU) Alumni Association Hall of Fame under the Platinum Category. The honour recognises Falaki’s exceptional professional achievements, leadership excellence, and enduring commitment to the values of integrity and innovation. Speaking at the induction ceremony held at the university’s Main Auditorium, EKSU Alumni President,
The Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Prof Enase Okonedo, has urged Nigerian youths to leverage technology for purposeful leadership and social impact rather than mere convenience. Okonedo gave the charge while delivering a keynote address at the 2025 Dacurate Secondary School Debate Competition, held in Lagos, with the theme “Leadership and Technology.” She said the
The Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, Dr Fawwaz Babandi, has called for more substantial investment in mental health and psychosocial support for victims of disasters and emergencies across Nigeria. Speaking at the 2025 World Mental Health Day event organised by Plan International Nigeria and the
When the Nigeria International Book Fair (NIBF) held its 24th edition in Lagos five months ago, it brought together publishers, educators, and policymakers eager to discuss how books could help rebuild Nigeria’s struggling education system. However, beyond the bright stands and speeches, many still wonder if the annual fair can truly drive the kind of
As the Nigerian government works to expand access to higher education in Nigeria, one strategy being considered is the conversion of polytechnics into universities. On the surface, this appears to be a step forward. However, education experts caution that it is a perilous path that could erode the country’s technical foundation and harm the economy
In Nigerian universities today, many students struggle with hunger, rising transport costs, and the high cost of living. However, beneath these daily struggles lies another harsh reality — a growing number of female students are trading sex for survival. What began as a means for some students to make ends meet has now evolved into
For many years, Colleges of Education (COEs) were regarded as the foundation of Nigeria’s teacher training system. However, that is fast changing amidst ongoing reforms in the educational sector. As of today, the relevance of the Colleges of Education is being questioned as the Federal Government considers converting them into Universities of Education. The proposal
The Chairman of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) in Alimosho, Lagos State, Taiwo Lawal, alias Eniba, reportedly led six men to brutalise a school proprietor in Ogun State for disciplining his son over lateness. The attack occurred at Meteorite Standard College, Itele, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, after the proprietor, Mr Joseph Omokunle Afolayan, reprimanded Lawal’s
Lagos will host the maiden Muslim Economic Summit at the University of Lagos’ DIL Main Auditorium from January 17 to 18, 2026, organisers announced. Themed “Faith, Finance & the Future: Empowering Youths, Women & Businesses for a Prosperous Future,” the summit aims to promote economic growth and innovation rooted in ethical, faith-based principles. President of
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has won one of the five inaugural Going Global Partnerships Awards held last Tuesday in London. UNIMED emerged overall best in the project category, “Boosting Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria: SDG 4 Quality Education,” executed through its University Co-Creation Hub (U-CoHUB). Partner institutions included Liverpool John Moores
