The Alumni Association of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for some bold reforms it has made in the Education Sector Mr Ifeoluwa Oyedele, the President of the association, gave this commendation at a news conference for the association’s 55th Anniversary and Award night coming up later this year. Oyedele,
The Niger State Police Command has arrested seven suspects over the killing of Abdulwahab Jafar, a 23-year-old 200-level Chemistry/Education student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL). Jafar was attacked on June 23, prompting police to arrest 19 people initially. After investigations, the number was trimmed to seven. Those arrested include Idris Hamza (27), Suleiman
The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has denied claims that it plans to scrap specific courses or shut down certain faculties and departments. The university described the allegations made by the Bauchi State Concerned Citizens group as “unfounded and a figment of imagination.” Speaking at the Press Centre of the Nigeria Union
The Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH) has taken a significant step to strengthen its clinical administration with the appointment of Dr Emmanuel Olaseinde Bello as the pioneer Chairman of its Medical Advisory Committee (MAC). The announcement was made by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Olusegun Ojo, who noted that the committee
The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, is facing stiff resistance from its host community following reports of a plan to phase out all non-science and non-technology faculties from the institution. At a press conference on Tuesday, the Bauchi State Citizens Forum — a coalition of professors, lawyers, and activists — condemned the
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has entered into a partnership with the Blacks Ancestral Native Communities (BANC) Foundation to reduce irregular migration by equipping Nigerian youth with practical skills. The collaboration, sealed through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Babcock’s campus, aims to train up to 10,000 participants — including students, artisans, school dropouts and
Over 1,000 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, can now heave a sigh of relief as the Edo State government has resolved their long-standing admission irregularities with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). For years, the affected students — some dating back to the 2017 admission cycle — were unable to print admission
Prof. Wande Abimbola, the former Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), has warned that Nigeria’s university system is on the brink of collapse unless the Federal Government intervenes urgently with a bailout for academics. Speaking as a guest on Boiling Point Arena, a monthly interview programme hosted by media professional Dr Ayo Arowojolu and
A professor of Marketing Communication at Babcock University, Ogun State, Adesago Adefulu, has developed a research model aimed at deepening the understanding of consumer behaviour and improving marketing effectiveness. He unveiled the model during the university’s 54th inaugural lecture titled “Integrated Marketing Communication Transformative Power: The Adefulu Model.” Explaining his framework, Prof. Adefulu identified five
The Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK), Kaduna State, has officially commenced academic activities with over 1,000 pioneer students. The new institution, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, opened its doors in September 2025 in line with the president’s directive that the university should begin operations without delay. Welcoming the first batch of students,
