The Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Akure (FUTATH), has inaugurated a 20-bed residential facility for house officers as part of efforts to improve medical training and service delivery. The building, located at the hospital’s take-off site, was donated by Chief Sunday Owoyemi, the Oluomo 1 of Akure Kingdom, and commissioned by Ondo State Governor
The College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), will begin postgraduate programmes in September, with over 2,000 applicants screened for admission into PhD courses. The college, established by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to run 19 programmes across six departments and three faculties, including
Ekiti State University (EKSU) says it has reduced its debt profile from ₦12 billion to ₦7 billion within one year, as the institution reports reforms in funding and programme expansion. Vice Chancellor Professor Babatola Ayodele disclosed this during a thanksgiving service marking his first year in office, noting that the state government had increased its
Prof. Adenike Oladiji, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has encouraged undergraduates with an interest in agriculture to create innovative solutions that make farming more manageable and profitable. She said, “Innovation in farming is not merely a choice; it is an imperative. By harnessing the power of innovation, we can
The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), supported by the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), through its NGO Support Initiative (NSI), has trained student ambassadors and project support lecturers from Bingham University. The training focused on empowering female students to confront sexual harassment in Nigerian Universities. While delivering the welcome address at the training,
The University of Ibadan is set to hold its 591st inaugural lecture on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The lecture will welcome environmental advocates, students, policymakers, cultural custodians, the academic community, and the general public. Likewise, it will serve as a point of connection for science, culture, and philosophy. Prof. Saka Oladunni Jimoh from the Department
The Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, has presented Abdulmalik Adetola Lawal with an award at the 2025 Outstanding Graduate Student Award. Lawal, whose academic work is centred on health, especially mental health and antimicrobial resistance, was awarded for his excellent academic performance, leadership, and contributions to the institution. The Journalism
Students of the Kwara State University (KWASU) have been reported to experience constant robbery attacks in their hostels. Investigations revealed that about six hostels have been robbed repeatedly since the year began. According to reports, when Westend Hostel was robbed, officials like Moryam Abdulwasiu Omotayo, the executive chairman of Moro Local Government Area (LGA),
A Canadian police officer has been acquitted after shooting Afolabi Opaso, a 19-year-old Nigerian student at the University of Manitoba. Following an investigation, the unnamed officer was cleared of all charges relating to killing the student who was said to be battling a mental health crisis. A final report released by the ASIRT read, “There
The Federal Government’s decision to introduce a revised curriculum for basic, senior secondary, and technical education has drawn mixed reactions from Nigerians. Announcing the changes in Abuja, Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, stated that the reform was designed to alleviate subject overload and promote deeper learning. Under the new plan, pupils
