UBTH has seen significant transformation in the first 100 days of Prof. Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu’s leadership The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has seen a significant transformation in the first 100 days of Prof. Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu’s leadership. Her CARES philosophy, combining compassion with efficiency, has guided structural and operational reforms across the institution.
Yayale Ahmed, led FG delegation in talks with ASUU leadership The Federal Government has offered lecturers in the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) a 40 per cent salary increase as negotiations resume in Abuja. The proposal follows a consensus reached at ASUU’s National Executive Council meeting on Sunday. A source said branch leaders will
Dr. Bade Adeshina, Financial expert, honoured by Edwin Clark University (ECU) Financial expert Dr Bade Adeshina, chairman of UK-based Ultra Goldfield Logistics Limited, has been conferred with an honorary Doctor of Management Science (D.MSc) by Edwin Clark University (ECU), Kiagbodo, Delta State. The award, presented during ECU’s combined 4th-7th convocation, recognised Adeshina’s contributions to entrepreneurial
The 2025 Joint Convocation/Induction Programme of Ballsbridge University in Lagos Graduates of Ballsbridge University were urged to pursue innovation, moral excellence, and intellectual independence as pathways to Africa’s advancement at the 2025 Joint Convocation/Induction Programme in Lagos. Prof. Abba Joel Michael, Pro-Chancellor, described the ceremony as a celebration of academic excellence and resilience, while urging
Prof. Florence Obi, outgoing VC of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, said she wants to be remembered for combating sexual harassment and ensuring the timely release of students’ results. Obi remarked during an event on Friday marking the end of her five-year tenure.
FUTH, NIPRD Sign MoU On Vaccine Research, Development The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) and Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia (FUTHL) have signed an MoU to boost vaccine and drug research, development, and clinical trials in Nigeria. The agreement, endorsed in Abuja with Coordinating Minister of Health Prof. Muhammad Pate in attendance,
Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, graduated 1,050 students at its 23rd convocation Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, graduated 1,050 students at its 23rd convocation, including 67 who earned first-class honours. Vice-Chancellor Lawrence Ezemonye said the rise in top graduates reflects the university’s improving academic standards, student resilience, and faculty dedication. Of the graduating class, 408
Prof. Magnus Anyakudo, delivered the inaugural lecture at the Federal University Lokoja Prof. Magnus Anyakudo, a Professor of Medical Physiology, has raised an alarm over the growing prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in Nigeria, revealing that about 4.3% of the population, approximately 11.4 million people, are affected, with 80% of cases undiagnosed. Speaking during his
Korede Titiloye, FUOYE 400-level student wins EY Young Tax Professional competition Korede Titiloye, a 400-level Accounting student at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has won the EY Young Tax Professional of the Year (YTPY) 2025, earning national recognition for his analytical and problem-solving skills. The competition attracted 585 applicants from over 40 higher institutions. Following
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU), Katsina The Governing Council of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has approved the promotion of 113 academic staff, including 19 to the rank of professor, effective. The announcement was made on November 27 by the university’s Assistant Chief Information and Protocol Officer, Nabila Dahiru-Anche, following the council’s 56th meeting.
