Ambassador Hamzat Lawal, Executive Director of Connected Development (CODE), has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting peace, youth engagement, and women’s empowerment across Kogi State. Speaking during a peace sensitisation and empowerment outreach at the palace of the Ohi of Okene in Okene Local Government Area, Lawal emphasised the need for sustained peace as a foundation
Established in 1974 to train elite coaches and sports professionals, the Nigeria Institute of Sports (NIS) was once the bedrock of Nigeria’s sports development. It contributed to Olympic preparations and produced notable athletes like Chioma Ajunwa and Coach Yemi Tella. However, decades of neglect have left the institute in a state of disrepair. Once equipped
The Vice-Chancellor of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Professor Oyedunni Sola Arulogun, has visited the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr—Noimot Salako-Oyedele, to strengthen the relationship between the school and the state government. The visit took place at the Deputy Governor’s office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Professor Arulogun spoke about the university’s focus on quality education and its support
Chrisland University in Abeokuta has teamed up with the NDLEA in Ogun State to fight drug abuse among students. The new NDLEA Commandant, Tijjani Rabe, visited the school to discuss ways in which both parties can work together more effectively. During the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor and the Commandant discussed plans to share information, undertake joint
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has elected three new Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs) to lead key areas of the university. The election took place on June 26, 2025, by the university’s Senate. The new DVCs are Professor Adesola Aderounmu (DVC Academic), Professor Oluropo Akinfala (DVC Administration), and Professor Akanni Akinyemi (DVC Research, Innovation & Development), who
Adewale Adeniyi, who graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), has been made the new Chairman of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. The announcement was made on June 28, 2025, during a WCO meeting in Brussels, Belgium. This makes him the first Nigerian and one of the few Africans to have ever led the WCO
Professor Baba El-Yakubu will deliver his final lecture as the outgoing PTDF Professorial Chair in Chemical Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, tomorrow, Thursday, July 3, 2025. The seminar will be held at 11:00 am at the ACENPEE Building, Engineering Phase III, ABU. Prof El-Yakubu will speak on the topic: “Refinery Fluid Catalytic Cracking
Professor John Jiya Musa has revealed that efficient management of natural resources remains central to feeding the world’s growing population. The distinguished Agricultural Engineer made this known recently, while delivering the 115th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna). Titled “Soil and Water Conservation Practices: A Tool for Sustainable Food Security,”
The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key component of the institution’s strategic goals. Prof. Ahmed disclosed at the 6th Conference of the National Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA), held at the College of Postgraduate Studies Auditorium, Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria. Represented by
The School of Basic and Remedial Studies (SBRS) at Ahmadu Bello University has organised a career talk for secondary schools in the Zaria metropolis. The event took place today, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Alhudahuda College, Zaria. In his opening remarks, Dr Sanusi Gambo, Director of the School of Basic and Remedial Studies (SBRS), stated
