The University of Ilorin has added two more names to the list of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) produced by its Faculty of Law with the elevation of Prof. Mubarak Tijani Adekilekun and Mr Habeeb AbdulRahman Oredola to the country’s prestigious silk fold. The title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, the highest honour conferred on
In a move towards the take-off of the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani has donated official vehicles to key institution officials and pledged to support its infrastructural development. The development followed the approval of 18 programmes for the University, which is scheduled to begin operation in
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO) Alumni Association has re-elected Mr. Victor Adeola as the National President for a second term, as Mrs. Jumoke Arowolo of The Hope Newspaper emerged as the National Auditor. Adeola was re-elected during the national convention held at the Babafunke Ajasin Auditorium, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, alongside 10 other national officers. The
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, has announced the suspension of the indefinite strike action earlier embarked upon by its staff unions—Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP).
The University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UISU) has released its first official statement ten days after the four-semester suspension of two students, Ayodele Aduwo (400-Level, History) and Mide Gbadegesin (700-Level, Institute of African Studies), over allegations tied to the May 13, 2024 #FeesMustFall Protest. The Union described the case as a test of student freedom,
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that he will use his position to support the University of Ibadan to remain the first and the best University in Nigeria and to reclaim its glory globally. He gave this assurance while receiving the management team of the University, led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, at
Mr Chris Maiyaki, the Deputy Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), has called on universities and the government to step up investment in digital infrastructure to enhance digital learning. Mr Maiyaki said that rather than serve as a mere race for certification, digital learning turns education into a ladder for empowerment and produces citizens who
The Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has called on global leaders to emphasise the need for education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Olatunji-Bello, according to a statement shared with Sunday PUNCH, appealed in a keynote address at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States, during the High-Level
The 23rd convocation of Babcock University held on Sunday, produced 3,568 graduates from across disciplines, out of which 243 made first class. Further breakdown shows that 2,543 are earning their first degrees while 686 are postgraduates, consisting of 217 PhD, 30 MPhil, 359 Master’s degrees, and 80 Postgraduate Diplomas. Lawal Oyiza, a graduate of Economics
The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF). This loan scheme provides eligible tertiary institution staff with up to ₦10 million to support their welfare and development. The initiative, unveiled during a high-level stakeholder engagement session held in Abuja, aims to promote financial stability, improve quality of life, and support career
