Participants at the 3rd UNILAG Int’l Conference & Fair on Land & Development The University of Lagos convened the 3rd International Conference and Fair on Land and Development, alongside the 7th Lateef Jakande Annual Lecture, with a focus on sustainable land use and urban infrastructure in Africa. The three-day event, organised by the Centre for
Resident doctors at UCH, Ibadan, resumed duties following a month-long nationwide strike Resident doctors at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have resumed duties following a month-long nationwide strike that began on November 1. The industrial action, led by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), arose from unmet demands, including a 200% increase in the
Babcock University students undertook an academic trip to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Seme Border Command. The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Babcock University conducted an academic visit to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Seme Border Command on November 29, 2025. Twenty students participated, gaining practical insights into border management, migration dynamics,
Landmark University Landmark University has been ranked 3rd in Nigeria and 201–250 globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, announced on November 27, 2025. This marks a significant rise from its 2025 position of 251-300 globally, reflecting substantial progress in interdisciplinary research, institutional capacity, and scientific excellence.The ranking, developed with Schmidt Science
Landmark University Students Shine Bright in September 2025 ICAN ATSWA Examinations Landmark University has celebrated its students’ impressive performance in the September 2025 ICAN/ATSWA examinations. A total of 61 students participated across all stages: Stage One had 34 students with an 82% pass rate, Stage Two had 13 students with a 67% pass rate, and
Bowen University, Iwo Bowen University has been ranked among Nigeria’s top universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, in partnership with Schmidt Science Fellows. The institution secured 12th place nationally and 3rd among private universities.This edition of the rankings expanded the interdisciplinary scope to include collaborations across multiple scientific disciplines or between
Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Pro-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Pro-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, has urged education stakeholders and corporate organisations to increase investments in research and scholarship. His remarks were made during the public launch of seven books by Prof. Tunde Ope-Davies, the Founder of the Centre for Digital Humanities at UNILAG, in Lagos.
Prof. Christian Happi The MacArthur Foundation has awarded $100 million to the Broad Institute for the Sentinel project, co-led by Prof. Christian Happi of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Nigeria, and Dr Pardis Sabeti of the Broad Institute. The funding was announced on November 18, 2025. Sentinel is a global outbreak surveillance initiative aimed at preventing pandemics
Prof. Babatunde Rabiu, Research Director at NASRDA, Abuja Redeemer’s University held its 2025 Research Week, themed “Water for People: The Foundation of Health and Well-being,” from November 27–28. The event convened students, scholars, and experts to discuss the critical role of science and technology in national development. The Maiden Distinguished Personality Lecture was delivered by
Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Director General of the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation, celebrates 47th birthday The President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has congratulated Dr Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Director General of the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation and MAAUN faculty member, on his 47th birthday. In a statement from Kano, Prof. Gwarzo
