A Nigerian professor, Monioluwa Omolara Olaniyi, has raised an alarm on how tiny plant worms, known as nematodes, silently destroy crops and reduce farm yields. Olaniyi, a Professor of Nematology at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), spoke during the university’s 36th inaugural lecture, titled “Managing Plant Worm Adversaries: Safeguarding the Environment, Sustaining Our
When President Bola Tinubu promised to reform Nigeria, he made it clear that education must be one of the top priorities. Today, all eyes are on Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, to see how he will handle this important assignment. Many Nigerians believe he is serious about the job, especially when compared to
Recently, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, took a controversial decision to cut the University of Abuja’s (UNIABUJA) land from 11,000 hectares to 4,000 hectares. This action has drawn mixed reactions from different stakeholders. The minister cited unauthorised land acquisition and underutilisation as reasons for the action, but critics argue it could hinder the university’s long-term
Nyesom Wike, a Rivers-born politician and current minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has transitioned from being a regional leader to a strong national political figure. His name is now known everywhere in Nigeria, both among supporters and critics. His style of politics is often studied as an example of power, strategy, and influence. Recently,
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has urged the Nigerian government to restructure the education system to meet global standards. The call was made by PPDC CEO Lucy Abagi in Abuja during a visit from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), who also presented her with an honorary award for promoting good governance.
Babcock University, in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), has commissioned the Bankers Hall, a 160-seater fully digitalised facility designed to advance banking education in Nigeria. The event, held on August 28 at the university’s main campus, attracted dignitaries, including CIBN President Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, Ogun State Commissioner for Transport, Engr.
Bingham University has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, research, and sustainable development as it celebrates 20 years of academic excellence. Speaking at the 3rd Postgraduate Workshop, themed “Innovative Research for Sustainable Development,” Professor Haruna Ayuba, the Vice Chancellor of the university, highlighted the university’s growth since its establishment in 2005, now offering 48 undergraduate and
Study Now, a leading student recruitment agency in Africa, has introduced the “Study Now Xperience”—a series of educational expos scheduled to take place in Port Harcourt, Abuja, Lagos, Accra, and Nairobi between September and October 2025. The events are designed to link African students with top universities in the UK and other popular study destinations.
In the wake of recent allegations of sexual misconduct against one of its lecturers, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has said that it is investigating the incident. The allegation was made against one Dr. Samuel Ojogbo, and his victim is a 20-year-old 300-level female student, who has already complained to the police station. According to
The University of Ibadan (UI) has advised university administrators to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance campus operations and increase productivity. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, whom Prof. Peter Olapegba represented, said this during a two-day training workshop for human resource staff, organised with the Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK. The theme was “Leveraging Artificial
