Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), will lead discussions on strengthening democracy and advancing education at the forthcoming South-West Stakeholders Dialogue convened by Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. The regional summit, themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future,” will be held from October 29 to 30, 2025, at
Prof Folasade Olajuyigbe, Director of the Prof Julius Okojie Central Research Laboratory at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has called for Nigeria to lead in developing a regional bioeconomy in West Africa. Speaking at a regional workshop titled “Towards a West African Regional Bioeconomy: The Contribution of Policy, Science, and Technology Innovations” held
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), and the Ondo State Police Command have reassured their commitment to enhancing security in and around the university. This was the outcome of a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor, Prof Adenike Oladiji, by the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, on Saturday. Lawal commended FUTA students
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has qualified 83 athletes for the 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) scheduled to hold at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) from November 5 to 15, 2025. The athletes secured their spots after an impressive showing at the NUGA Zone D Preliminaries hosted by Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), from
Students of the Institute of Part-Time Studies (IPTS) at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have honoured the Vice Chancellor, Prof Abayomi Sunday Fasina, with a Recognition Award of Excellence for his outstanding leadership and commitment to inclusive education. The presentation, held on Tuesday, 2025, at the Vice Chancellor’s office, coincided with Prof Fasina’s return from
The Directorate of General Studies (GST) at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has honoured outstanding students who excelled in various GST courses for the 2023/2024 academic session. The ceremony, held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room, celebrated hard work and encouraged academic excellence among students. Deputy Director of the Directorate, Dr Odedokun Adeyemi, who represented the
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof Abayomi Sunday Fasina, resumed duties on Tuesday after a six-month research leave to a warm reception from students, staff and alumni. The stakeholders, including NASU, NAAT, and SSANU members, lauded the Vice-Chancellor’s leadership and called for continued peace on campus to sustain development. FUOYE Alumni President,
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has reiterated its commitment to advancing gender equity and empowering girls through education and leadership opportunities. The Director of Centre for Gender Studies, Dr Tosin Tume, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti to mark the International Day of the Girl Child. Tume, a playwright and
The National Association of University Students (NAUS), Ekiti State Campus Monitoring Committee (CMC), has honoured the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof Abayomi Sunday Fasina, with a Meritorious Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to student development and academic excellence. The delegation, led by Comrade Ologe John Tobiloba, visited the Vice Chancellor
ASUU, Genocide, Clemency, Aremu: A National Wake-Up Call
In his latest intervention, Presidential Monologue (78), Prof Sylvester Akhaine of Lagos State University draws President Bola Tinubu’s attention to four pressing national concerns: the unresolved Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike, alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria, the exercise of presidential prerogative of mercy, and the death of veteran activist Comrade Abiodun Aremu.