Prof. Olalekan Asikhia (right), VC of Caleb University Babcock University on Thursday hosted the 57th inaugural lecture, where Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, challenged Nigerian universities to become frontline drivers of poverty reduction and job creation. Asikhia, a professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, argued that rising unemployment and economic hardship demand a systemic
Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu (middle), earned a PhD in Law from UNICAL Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has earned a PhD in Law from the University of Calabar, marking his second doctorate in less than a year. Kalu, who obtained a PhD in Policy and Strategic Studies from the University
Dr. Ikechukwu Odikpo, Chairman of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Board The Chairman of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Board, Dr Ikechukwu Odikpo, has noted the need for routine health checks to reduce the rising cases of sudden death, most of which he said are cardiovascular-related. Odikpo made the call during the commissioning
Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, VC OAU Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has announced that 6,454 students will graduate at its 49th convocation, with 217 earning First Class honours. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simeon Bamire disclosed this during a press briefing ahead of the ceremony. He confirmed that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, will deliver the convocation lecture. According
Rafat Salami, late treasurer, International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced a new annual prize at the University of Abuja in memory of its late treasurer, Rafat Salami. The organisation disclosed the initiative on Friday, noting that the award will promote the core values Salami embodied throughout her career.
Adebukola Onashoga, a professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at FUNAAB Adebukola Onashoga, a professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has advised Nigerian youth to leverage their ICT skills for personal growth and national development.She delivered the charge during the 16th convocation lecture at Joseph Ayo Babalola University,
Babatunde Fashola (middle), Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Foundation Babatunde Fashola, Former Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Foundation, has called on the private sector and Nigerians to fund medical research and health innovations. Speaking at
Professor Olalekan Asikhia, Deputy VC at Caleb University Olalekan Asikhia, a Professor of Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship and the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, Strategy, and Administration) at Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, has said that universities play a significant role in reducing poverty and fostering sustainable economic growth. Asikhia said this while delivering the
Ayomiposi Ojajuni, Nigerian Law School student, dies by suicide after being barred from taking Bar exam Olajuni Ayomiposi, a 27-year-old Nigerian Law School Student at the Yola Campus, has committed suicide after he was stopped from writing his final examination.Following the incident, the Adamawa State Police Command investigated the student’s cause of death. In a
Muhammad Babangida (right) will serve as Chairman and Ayo Sotinrin (left) as MD of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) President Bola. Ahmed Tinubu has set up the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). In a statement, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidential Spokesperson,
