The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Patricia Manko Lar, has defied an order from the House of Representatives Committee on University Education to suspend the ongoing selection process for a new Vice-Chancellor and Registrar. Despite a clear directive to pause the process until the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the University’s
Researchers have found a new way to treat a rare type of ovarian cancer that mostly affects younger women and does not respond well to regular chemotherapy. The cancer, known as low-grade serous carcinoma (LGSC), grows slowly but can become dangerous if not caught early. It often starts as a harmless tumour called a serous
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved two new appointments aimed at improving education and boosting rural development in the state. According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, Malam Adamu Yusuf Tofa has been named as the Senior Special Assistant on Tsangaya Education. Among the appointees is Tofa, who is
The National President of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Dr Smart Olugbeko, has raised the alarm over the declining state of Nigeria’s colleges of education, blaming poor government policies for slowly destroying teacher education in the country. Dr Olugbeko stated that many colleges are on life support due to inadequate funding, unappealing
An alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Paul Olomolaiye, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol, United Kingdom. The appointment, which also came with an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree, was celebrated in a grand ceremony at Bristol Cathedral. Professor Olomolaiye, who studied at the University
The President of the Lagos Recyclers Association, Dr Bakare Oluwafemi, has urged the Lagos State Government and other decision-makers to educate the public more about the harm plastic waste is causing to the environment. He spoke during an online meeting titled “Unequivocal with Obuesi Phillips”, which focused on plastic waste problems in Nigeria. Obuesi Phillips,
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is taking bold steps to help young students become business owners by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to grow their skills. This was announced during the final event of the FCT School Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Exhibition, and Award programme, held in Abuja. The Executive Secretary of the FCT Education Secretariat, Dr Danlami
Researchers have found a new way to treat a rare type of ovarian cancer that mostly affects younger women and does not respond well to regular chemotherapy. The cancer, known as low-grade serous carcinoma (LGSC), grows slowly but can become dangerous if not caught early. It often starts as a harmless tumour called a serous
Four universities working together to solve the problems of underdevelopment in the Niger Delta have called on the government for urgent support and funding for research activities. In a statement shared with the media, the institutions involved are the Centre for Research and Development at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rivers State, the Institute
The Federal Government has launched a farming programme called ‘Grow What You Eat’ in some secondary schools across the country. The idea is to teach students how to plant and grow their food, combat hunger, and acquire simple farming skills that they can apply in real life. The project was launched on Thursday in Abuja
