11 August 2026
Professional Institutes

PTI, OIDA Partner on Oil, Gas Training

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, has entered into a partnership with OIDA Energy Nigeria Limited to enhance the training of oil and gas professionals in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. The agreement was sealed on Monday after an OIDA delegation, led by Team Service Manager Sunday Adat, inspected PTI’s facilities. According

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Professional Institutes

ICAN Probes Viral Examination Impersonation Video

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has launched an investigation into a viral video that allegedly shows impersonation during its examinations. In the clip, a woman identified as Liveth Felix admitted to writing the examination for Sarah Adi, while a man, Abraham Moses, confessed to sitting in for Martins Emmanuel. Both claimed they

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Professional Institutes

Pharmacy Academy Honours Late Ifeanyi Atueyi

The Nigerian Academy of Pharmacy recently rolled out the red carpet in honour of its pioneer vice president and founder of Pharmanews, Ifeanyi Atueyi, at a special valedictory session in Lagos. Atueyi, who passed away in July 2025 at the age of 85, was remembered by pharmacists, industry leaders, and family members for his integrity,

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Universities

UNILAG Trains Library Staff on Innovation

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced a two-day training for its library staff, scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, and Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Faculty of Science Boardroom, Akoka. Organised by the Staff Training and Development Unit (STDU), the programme is themed “Fostering a Future-Ready University Library: Embracing Innovation and Change.” It aims

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Universities

New Ekiti University to Begin Recruitment, Admissions

The Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences (FUTES), Iyin Ekiti, is preparing to recruit staff and admit its first set of students, according to Vice Chancellor, Prof. Gbenga Aribisala. Speaking at a reception held in his honour in Ado-Ekiti, Aribisala urged prospective applicants to beware of fraudulent platforms, stressing that all recruitment and admission

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Universities

OAU Medical Students Offer Free Healthcare in Ede

Residents of Ede, Osun State, received free medical care on Saturday, September 20, as medical students from Obafemi Awolowo University, under the banner of the IFUMSA Health Awareness Club, held their annual outreach programme. Over 30 medical professionals and 80 student volunteers attended the event. During the events, they provided vital services, including health checks

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Ministries

Federal Government: Nigerians to be Digitally Literate by 2030

The Federal Government has unveiled a plan to achieve 95% digital literacy among Nigerians by 2030, with a specific target of training and empowering at least 30 million citizens by 2027. Kashifu Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), disclosed the initiative during the Grand Finale of the Tech4Dev Digital for All

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States

Ibadan Father Arrested for Impregnating Daughter

Ibadan residents have been gripped by outrage after a 14-year-old Junior Secondary School 3 student delivered a baby allegedly fathered by her biological father, 43-year-old Kayode Oluwaseyifunmi. The disturbing case, first exposed by Radio Nigeria, led to the girl being moved to an orphanage for safety. While there, she went into premature labour and was

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Universities

Lokoja University Opens Climate Centre

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has launched the International Centre for Climate Change, Floods, and Environmental Sustainability (I3CFES) to address the growing environmental challenges in Nigeria. The centre, inaugurated at the university’s lecture theatre, is designed to focus on research, policy advocacy, and community-based solutions to climate change. It will also provide consultancy services, support

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Examination Bodies

Chaos at Osogbo JAMB Office

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) office in Osogbo, Osun State, was thrown into confusion on Tuesday as hundreds of candidates seeking services were left stranded. Many had travelled from towns such as Ife, Ede, Ikire, Ikirun, and even Oko in Oyo State to resolve issues like changing institutions, changing courses, and admission regularisation.

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