The Governing Council members of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have applauded the institution for its modern-day abattoir under construction. Speaking about the abattoir, the members described it as one that will add value, drive community engagement, and ensure food safety. Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, FUNAAB’s Vice Chancellor, said the abattoir will foster agricultural
Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has called for meaningful partnerships to champion Africa’s participation in adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI). She expressed this at the university’s fifth International Week, themed ‘Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa.” According to her, Africa must start contributing to
Kabiru Akinyemi, a professor of microbiology, has urged the federal government (FG) to educate citizens on drug misuse. He made the call at the 112th Lagos State University (LASU) Inaugural Lecture Series, themed “Itsy Bitsy Animacules In Our Lives: An Unending War And Survival Strategies.” In his speech, he elaborated that the masses should be
The Adamawa State Government has inaugurated a committee to oversee the recruitment of 5,000 teachers aimed at improving public education across the state. The committee, inaugurated by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Umar Garba Pella, will screen and select successful candidates from more than 18,000 applicants within two weeks. It is chaired
Lawmakers and industry experts have backed a bill seeking to establish the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja, describing it as crucial to addressing Africa’s shortage of skilled aviation professionals. At a House of Representatives public hearing on Wednesday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said the university would drive
The FCT College of Nursing Sciences, Gwagwalada, has matriculated 246 students, as stakeholders called for stronger government support and a legal framework to back its operations. Speaking at the ceremony, the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, said the administration was committed to expanding health manpower and improving
Secondary school students in Lagos will compete in the 2025 New Media Conference (NMC) School Debate, which opens on Friday at Command Day Secondary School, Ikeja. Organised by media entrepreneur Oluwatosin Ajibade, the debate will challenge students to examine the impact of technology and information on society. This year’s quarter-final topic is “Social Media: A
Only about a third of Nigerian schools have basic handwashing facilities, according to new data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The agency said 35 per cent of schools have access to soap and water, while just eight per cent of Nigerians can correctly demonstrate proper handwashing techniques. It warned that poor hygiene continues
Redeemer’s University, Ede, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on gospel filmmaker Mike Bamiloye, philanthropist Omolewa Ahmed, and Sahara Power Group’s Group Managing Director, Kola Adesina, during its 17th convocation ceremony. The ceremony, tagged “The Indomitable Set,” also saw 338 postgraduate students awarded higher degrees and diplomas. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shadrach Akindele said the graduates carried a
The University of Lagos Alumni Association is set to honour one of Nigeria’s most respected legal figures, Wole Olanipekun, for his decades-long contribution to law, governance, and education reform. Olanipekun, who serves as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the university, will receive the association’s highest honour — the Alumni Platinum Award —
