The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has awarded scholarships to 1,000 undergraduates from Kano State to pursue various courses at the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, the award letters will be distributed to the beneficiaries in Kano on
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital has appointed Dr Emmanuel Olaseinde Bello as the pioneer Chairman of its Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC). The CMAC, which heads the directorate of clinical services, is one of the three directorates forming the administrative structure of Federal Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria. Bello’s appointment represents a significant
A Professor of African and Middle Eastern Studies at Lagos State University (LASU), Amidu Olalekan Sanni, has called for sustained scholarship in Arabic, describing the language as a vital bridge in global knowledge transfer. Sanni appealed while delivering the university’s 111th inaugural lecture titled “The Odyssey of a Theorist in Arabic-Islamic Scholarship: The Pain, the
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has approved its academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session, with resumption set for October 11, 2025. According to the Senate’s decision on September 18, fresh students will arrive in phases: those in Administration, Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences, and Environmental Design and Management on October 11, while students in Agriculture,
Teachwise Family Daycare Ltd has launched educational programmes to improve access to early childhood education for underprivileged children in urban slums and rural communities. The organisation combines classroom preschools, mobile training units, and community partnerships to reach families who lack affordable early learning options. Its work focuses on three key areas: training teachers, supporting parents
The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAH&PT), Ibadan, has enrolled all its students in the Geneith Health Competition, a programme aimed at raising awareness and promoting advocacy against malaria. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, Acting Provost Dr Chidi Nweze Okpeze said the move was deliberate to empower young people to play
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has approved the release of ₦3.4 billion to settle outstanding scholarship payments for students studying overseas. The funds will cover tuition, accommodation, residence permits, visa extensions, and a three-month upkeep allowance for 301 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The beneficiaries are currently studying in China, India, Malaysia, and Egypt. Dr
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested seven suspects linked to the robbery attack on the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, students’ hostel on August 12. The midnight raid left several students injured, properties carted away, and academic activities disrupted. The incident also sparked violent student protests demanding improved campus security, which police dispersed with teargas. In
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has entered into a Public-Private Partnership with Medbury Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Medbury Healthcare Group, to boost healthcare delivery. The deal, launched on September 16 at UCH’s Pharmacy Department, includes the setup of a Medbury Pharmacy stand to ensure steady access to essential medicines. Medbury also upgraded the department
Moses Adasu University, Makurdi (formerly Benue State University), has entered into a partnership with a private developer to build hostels that will accommodate 1,600 students. Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Terver Ubwa, told reporters on Wednesday that the move is part of efforts to tackle the chronic shortage of student housing in Nigerian universities. He noted that
