4 August 2026
States

Lagos Announces Opening of Teachers Recruitment Portal

The Lagos State Government has announced the reactivation of its teaching job recruitment portal, allowing qualified individuals to apply for entry-level teaching positions. In a notice issued by the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission on Tuesday, the portal will be open for applications from Tuesday, July 1 to Monday, July 14, 2025. The Lagos State

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Institutions

Product Management Expert Oladejo Honoured as Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants

Qazeem Oladejo, widely respected for his leadership in product management, has been conferred the Fellowship of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) yesterday. This Fellowship represents the pinnacle of professional recognition for managers worldwide, spanning more than fifty countries, and underscores Qazeem’s steadfast dedication to ethical

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Professional Institutes

IABC Africa Elects First Nigerian to Serve as Chair

The Africa Region of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has announced the election of new executives to its Regional Executive Board for the 2025-2026 term. The election was held during the Region’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, with members from across the continent participating virtually. The AGM produced Dr Yemi Adeyemi as

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Research

Study Finds Vocational Skills Boost ART Adherence Among HIV Patients

A recent study by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has revealed that providing vocational skills to HIV patients significantly impacts their adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). The findings highlight the crucial connection between economic empowerment and enhanced healthcare outcomes in resource-constrained environments. Presenting the findings at the institute’s monthly chat held at the

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Universities

UNIBEN Vice-Chancellor Engages Bank Managers in Strategic Interactive Session

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba B. Omoregie, SAN, recently held an interactive session with the managers of various banks operating within the university’s Ugbowo campus. Present at the meeting were representatives from Zenith Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Access Bank, First Bank, Fidelity Bank, Wema Bank, Unity Bank, Uniben Microfinance Bank,

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Universities

UNIBEN Commissions Solar System Donated by Christ’s Chosen Church International

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has commissioned a 24 kVA capacity hybrid inverter solar system to provide an alternative power source to the Central Administration building of the institution. The project was donated to the University by Christ’s Chosen Church of God International. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Edoba Omoregie, SAN, stated that the Church’s intervention

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Universities

UNIBEN Named Among Beneficiaries of FG’s Solar Mini-Grid Intervention

The University of Benin is among eight federal universities selected as beneficiaries of the federal government’s Solar Minigrid Energising Education Programme. The signing ceremony, which took place in Abuja, was supervised by the Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, who charged Vice-Chancellors to be innovative and to take advantage of the federal government’s initiatives to

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Polytechnics

Federal Poly Ayede: Council Chairman Dati Hails Development, Urges More Support

The Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Hon. Yakubu Dati, has expressed joy over the rapid development at the school’s permanent site in Ayede, Ogo-Oluwa LGA, Oyo State. During a recent visit, he praised the school’s progress since it began operations in 2021 at a temporary site in Iresapa. Dati was impressed

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Universities

Federal Government Awards Contract for Construction of New UNIBEN Senate Building

A contract for the construction of a new Senate Building for the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has been awarded by Nigeria’s Federal government.   The letter of conveyance, received by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Edoba Omoregie, SAN, states that the Federal Executive Council has approved the project and that work is to commence immediately. The

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Polytechnics

Federal Polytechnic Ayede Urges Students to Embrace Skills for Self-Reliance

The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Dr Taofeek AbdulHameed, has urged students to acquire vocational and technical skills in addition to their academic studies. He said this will help them create jobs for themselves and others after graduation. Dr AbdulHameed made the call during a sensitisation webinar on skills acquisition and entrepreneurship education held by

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