4 August 2026
Universities

LASU’s Legal Star Abiodun Secures Dual Honours at Law School Call to Bar

Lagos State University alumna Lawal Maryam Abiodun of the Faculty of Law (Common and Islamic Law) has achieved another remarkable success at the Nigerian Law School’s prestigious Call to Bar ceremony. Held in Abuja on July 10, 2025, Maryam emerged as both the Best Graduating Female Student and the Second Overall Best Graduating Student out

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TETFUND

TETFund Monitoring Team Applauds FUTMINNA’s Research Achievement

A Monitoring and Verification Team from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commended researchers of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) after assessing the implementation and progress of two research projects funded under the Batch B(2021) National Research Fund (NRF) Grant Cycle. The visit, which took place from Monday, July 7, to Tuesday,

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News

CONNECTPLUS: FUTMINNA Researchers Unveil AI-Driven Wi-Fi Amplification System

Researchers from the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) have developed an innovative product known as CONNECTPLUS, aimed at transforming internet connectivity across educational and organisational environments. The product was formally presented to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Academic Publishing Centre on the Main Campus. Leading the

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Universities

FUNAAB Grieves as Director of Internal Audit Passes Away

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is in mourning over the passing of one of its esteemed Directors, Mrs. Yewande Baiyewu, who until her demise served as the Director of the Directorate of Internal Audit. Mrs. Baiyewu passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by unwavering dedication, steadfast integrity,

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Universities

FUNAAB Announce the Death of Aquaculture Expert, Prof George

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the passing of Prof. Francisca Olubukola George, a distinguished expert from the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM). Prof. George answered the final call in the early hours of yesterday, July 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence,

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TETFUND

TETFund Recommends Alternative Energy Solutions as Backup in Tertiary Institutions

A Committee on Alternative Energy Solutions, inaugurated by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has recommended the adoption of hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage, grid integration, and gas-fed backup power as the most cost-effective energy solution for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The recommendation followed a nationwide energy audit and technical assessment conducted in

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CSR in Education

Nnobi in Diaspora Donates $40,000 to Support Education, Healthcare in Nigeria

Nnobi people in North America have raised $40,000 at their 2025 convention held in Maryland, to support education and healthcare in Nigeria. The sold-out event featured young children and adults dancing, a masquerade performance, and other cultural displays. There were also business meetings and a dinner banquet. Nnobi people and their friends supported the convention

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Examination Bodies

JAMB Announces Requirements for Candidates to Be Listed on National Matriculation List

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced three key requirements that candidates must fulfil to be included in the National Matriculation List. The announcement, made during its 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions, follows mounting concerns over admission irregularities that recently affected thousands of graduates across the country. According to the new directive, candidates

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CSR in Education

Better Girls Initiative to Empower Young Women Through Education and Skills

The Better Girls Empowerment Initiative aims to support young Nigerian women aged 18 to 25 by providing them with education, skills development, and mental health support. According to a statement by the group, the initiative was born out of the need to bridge the gap in access to quality education in a society where many

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Nigerians in Foreign Universities

US Embassy Begins Screening Nigerian Students’ Social Media Accounts

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that all applicants for F, M, and J non-immigrant visas must now adjust their social media account’s privacy settings to “public.” F, M, and J visas are non-immigrant visa categories issued by the US government for individuals coming to the country for educational and exchange purposes. The

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