A consultant neurologist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Dr Temitope Farombi, has urged Nigerians to stop stigmatising people living with dementia. Speaking during a public campaign in Ibadan organised to mark World Alzheimer’s Day 2025, she explained that dementia is a medical condition linked to ageing, not a spiritual attack as many believe.
The Edo State Government is set to seal a technical partnership with the University of the West of Scotland to strengthen its higher institutions. According to the state’s Commissioner for Education, Dr Paddy Iyamu, the agreement will focus on student and staff exchanges, improved research, better teaching standards, and the use of new technology in
A university scholar, Professor Eni Kalu, has applauded Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his consistent commitment to education and youth empowerment. Speaking in Abuja, the professor said Kalu has shown remarkable dedication to human capital development, noting that education has remained his priority from his days as governor of Abia State to his current role
The Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the opening of applications for its Portuguese programmes under the Centre for Afro-Brazilian Studies (LASUCAS). According to the university, the programme is designed to prepare candidates for the CELPE-Bras examination, which qualifies students for scholarships offered by the Government of Brazil. The scholarship programmes cover various undergraduate and
Former Edo governorship candidate, Patience Ndidi Ofure Key, has praised the appointment of Professor Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie as the new Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, describing it as a breakthrough for the school, Edo State, and Nigeria. Key, an alumnus of AAU and former Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential aspirant, said Omonzejie’s
The University of Ibadan (UI) has announced a special admission window for candidates who switched their mode of study to its Open Distance eLearning Centre (UIDLC). In a statement, Professor Babatunde Omobowale, Director of UIDLC, described the move as an opportunity for qualified students across Nigeria who could not gain admission through JAMB or regular
The University of Ibadan (UI) has announced a special admission window for candidates who switched their mode of study to its Open Distance eLearning Centre (UIDLC). In a statement, Professor Babatunde Omobowale, Director of UIDLC, described the move as an opportunity for qualified students across Nigeria who could not gain admission through JAMB or regular
The University of Ibadan (UI) has encouraged prospective students to take advantage of its Open Distance eLearning (ODel) programme as an alternative route to gaining admission. In a statement by the Director of the UI Distance Learning Centre (DLC), Professor Babatunde Omobowale, the university announced a special screening and verification exercise for Post-UTME candidates who
The Ogbomoso Recreation Club (ORC) has called on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to step in and resolve the prolonged strike by doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. In a letter signed by its leaders, Dr Akin Oladeji-Johnbrown and Professor Atiba Adeniran, the club said the strike, now over two
Nigerian scholar Adetomiwa Adesokan has chosen the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) for his fully funded PhD in Economics, after receiving offers from both UNR and the University of Texas at Dallas. Adesokan, who has a solid background in economics and research, said he chose UNR because of its strong focus on environmental and development
