L-R, Gov. Seyi Makinde, Prof. Ayodeji Omole, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, and Mr Olatunde Oyelade at the inauguration Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Board of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH TH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has unveiled a strategy to transform the hospital into a technology-driven regional medical hub. The
Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, VC of Caleb University Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, has called for a shift from charity-based poverty alleviation to enterprise-driven prosperity across Africa, emphasising innovation, entrepreneurship, and accountability.He delivered the message during the 57th Inaugural Lecture of Babcock University, themed, “It Is Time to Use Functional Businesses to Kill Poverty
Prof. Olugbenga Ige, VC of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has announced automatic employment for 32 outstanding first-class graduates, as part of efforts to curb the brain drain in Nigeria’s academic sector. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Olugbenga Ige disclosed this during a news briefing unveiling activities for the university’s 14th
Lead City University, Ibadan, celebrated its 18th convocation ceremony Lead City University, Ibadan, celebrated a milestone at its 18th convocation ceremony, with 290 students graduating with first-class honours, highlighting two decades of academic growth and excellence. A total of 3,379 graduands participated, including 2,162 first-degree recipients and 1,219 postgraduate awardees across various disciplines for the
Harvard University has sharply increased its exposure to alternative assets, tripling its Bitcoin investment and nearly doubling its gold holdings in the third quarter, signalling a strategic pivot toward digital assets. According to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, Harvard raised its Bitcoin allocation from about $117 million to roughly $443 million, making the cryptocurrency a core
Prof AbdulWaheed Olatinwo, former CMD of UITH, honoured by SOGON Former Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Professor AbdulWaheed Olatinwo, was conferred with the “Excellence in Administration” award by the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) during its Annual Scientific Conference in Ibadan, Oyo State. Olatinwo, from the
Prof. Benard Odoh, UNN lecturers demand his reinstatement as VC Lecturers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, have petitioned the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to enforce a National Industrial Court judgment reinstating Prof. Benard Odoh as the institution’s duly appointed Vice Chancellor. Led by Prof. Anthony Okoye, Concerned Lecturers of UNIZIK, the group
Baba Shettima Kukawa, President of the Abuja Chapter of UNIMAID Alumni Forum The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) Alumni Forum, Abuja Chapter, has called on graduates living in the capital to unite and actively engage with their alma mater to benefit both the institution and its students. President of the Abuja Chapter, Shettima Kukawa, appealed during
The Abia State University (ABSU) community is in mourning following the death of Michael Wonderful Nikeur, a 100-level student in the Department of Food Science and Technology. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 26, at Las Vegas Lodge, a popular off-campus residence. Lodge residents grew concerned when the quiet, reserved student failed to respond to
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has raised an alarm over rising insecurity in educational institutions, citing recent abductions of students and teachers in Niger and Kebbi States as a growing threat to education nationwide. Speaking at its 53rd National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the University of Jos, Plateau State, SSANU urged
