Prof. Adenike Oladiji, VC of the Federal University of Technology, Akure The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adenike Oladiji, has called on newly admitted students to uphold the university’s tradition of excellence, integrity, and innovation. Speaking at the orientation for the 2025/2026 session, she emphasised that students’ conduct both on
Prof. Afolarin Isaac Ojewole, newly inaugurated VC of Babcock University Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, has exited the administration of former VC, Prof. Ademola Tayo, completely debt-free after settling an inherited N17.536 billion liability. In his valedictory address, Tayo hailed the fiscal turnaround as a defining achievement, alongside major academic, digital, and infrastructural reforms implemented
FG deploys 240 solar-powered tricycles to 12 universities The Federal Government has launched the Renewed Hope Campus Transport Scheme, deploying 240 solar-powered electric tricycles across 12 federal universities in all six geopolitical zones. The initiative, aimed at safer, greener, and affordable student mobility, also includes solar charging stations at each campus. Minister of Education, Dr
Media for Change Bootcamp organised by Caleb University’s Centre for Media and Communication Innovations (CMCI) Media experts have urged young people to use communication skills to drive social change at the Media for Change Bootcamp organised by Caleb University’s Centre for Media and Communication Innovations (CMCI) in Imota, Lagos. The bootcamp, themed “Empowering youth for
Kayode Bello, UI master’s student, accuses the institution of disobeying court orders A University of Ibadan (UI) master’s student, Kayode Bello, has accused the institution and its leadership of ignoring a Federal High Court judgment ordering them to grant him access to his student portal for registration and graduation. Bello filed suit FHC/IB/CS/119/2024 against the
LASU has officially matriculated 14,893 new students Lagos State University (LASU) has officially matriculated 14,893 new students, with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello urging them to uphold strong moral character and shun cultism, indecent dressing, and examination malpractice. The matriculation ceremony took place on Monday at Buba Marwa Hall, Ojo Main Campus. Addressing the freshers, the
Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, former Kwara State Governor Former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called for the establishment of a University Ethics and AI Board at the University of Ilorin to regulate data-driven research and ensure ethical, transparent, and responsible innovation. The appeal was made during his keynote at the Unilorin Alumni Colloquium, themed
Prof. Olaniyi Babayemi, VC, FUNATO and the university management met with Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), Prof. Olaniyi Babayemi, led the university management to meet the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, to request support for the fledgling institution.
Prof Isaac Zeb-Opibi, VC of Rivers State University (RSU) The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, Isaac Zeb-Opibi, has assured that the institution will not close its satellite campuses despite recent criminal incidents affecting students. The Emuoha campus recently experienced robbery attacks, prompting some students to demand relocation to the main campus.Speaking
VarsityScape, USA launching Pad opens Silicon Valley access to African Universities VarsityScape and USA Launching Pad have launched the US Market Access Program, enabling African university students and innovation teams to gain direct exposure to top U.S. tech hubs, including Silicon Valley, New York, Boston, and Austin. The initiative provides students with mentorship from founders,
