A four-year study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has led to the development of a new dental treatment protocol aimed at enhancing precision and patient safety. Led by Dr Khosrow Shakibaie, the team developed Microscopically Guided Rubber Dam Integration (MGRI), a refinement of the long-standing Rubber Dam Isolation method, which uses a thin
The Sultan Maccido Institute of Leadership at the Peace and Development Centre, Yakubu Gowon University, has honoured Deputy Commissioner of Police and academic, Dr Akeem Adedeji, for his scholarly contributions to academic development. Adedeji, who has been lecturing pro bono at the university for five years, was recognised for donating books to the institution’s library
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has inaugurated Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole as its 5th Vice-Chancellor, marking the first time a woman will lead the faith-based institution. At the ceremony on Wednesday, Oduwole unveiled a 10-point vision plan focused on academic renewal, infrastructure, research, and financial diversification. She pledged to position ACU as a global brand
Teachers in Edo State who have made outstanding contributions to education and community development were honoured on Friday at the 8th Salu Oniha Okonofua Foundation Teacher Excellence Awards. The annual event, held in memory of the late philanthropist and educationist, Oniha Okonofua, celebrated teachers and other individuals who have advanced the teaching profession. Speaking at
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s education sector to reduce reliance on foreign aid. Oloyede made the call in Ibadan on Thursday while speaking at the 595th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ibadan, delivered by Prof. Dhikru Adewale Yaboyaju of
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, marked his 60th birthday at the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, where he launched the registration of 100 inmates for the 2025 NABTEB and NECO examinations. Abbas, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr Chamberlain Dunku, said he chose to celebrate with inmates to
The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) has stated that Nigeria’s troubled education sector can only be revived through stronger collaboration among teachers, governments, parents, and the community. Speaking ahead of the 2025 World Teachers’ Day, ASUSS National President, Sola Adigun, explained that this year’s theme, “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession,” highlights the
The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) has criticised state governors who have refused to implement the harmonised retirement age for teachers, saying the neglect is discouraging. ASUSS National President, Sola Adigun, in a statement on Friday, revealed that about 16 states are yet to adopt the policy, which sets the retirement age of
The Bauchi State Government has demoted the Vice Principal (Academics) of Jibril Aminu Model Secondary School to a classroom teacher after she was found guilty of giving severe corporal punishment to students. Babangida Barau, Chairman of the State Special Schools Management Board, confirmed the decision after an emergency meeting on Tuesday. He urged parents to
The Ondo State Government has approved a 100% increase in bursary payments for indigent students from the state studying in accredited institutions across Nigeria. The announcement was made in Akure by the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Laolu Akindolire, during a consultative session on the 2026 budget. He said the increment reflects Governor Lucky
