The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has announced that the institution’s Faculty of Law has the highest number of PhD. Holders among law faculties in Nigeria. He made this known on Monday, June 16, 2025, during a postgraduate retreat held at the University Auditorium Basement. Prof. Egbewole, who also
A prominent Abia-based cleric, Reverend Chika Ubani, has praised former Abia State Governor Dr Orji Uzor Kalu for his contributions to education, disclosing that his four children, who benefited from the free education policy introduced during Kalu’s administration, are now practising professionals in law and medicine. Rev. Ubani stated that some of his children were
Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has called on stakeholders in the education sector to team with the police to ensure the safety of Nigerian schools. He made the call while launching the Schools Protection Squad in Osogbo, Osun state, on Monday. Represented by Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone XI, Emuobo Ekokutu, Egbetokun
The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Professor Adamu Ahmed, has stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a key component of the school’s long-term objectives. He made this known during the 6th Conference of the National Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) held on the university’s main campus in Zaria on Monday, June 23,
Following the killing of a student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, the Emir of Lapai, His Royal Highness Alhaji Umar Bago Tafida III, has shut down the town’s weekly Tuesday Market in honour of the deceased. The Emir announced the decision during an emergency meeting at his palace, which officials from the university,
The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has withdrawn 273 students due to poor academic performance across several departments and programmes. This is contained in a statement by the Chairman of the Board, Prof. Salisu Usman, on Monday in Lokoja. Usman, who also serves as Rector, revealed that six students were expelled for offences
Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, Group Controller, Current and Public Affairs, TVC Communications Limited, and ACE Broadcaster, has lamented the undervaluing of practical skills in Nigeria, particularly in light of the country’s growing youth population and increasing skills gap. He made this known at a public lecture themed: “Technical Education and National Development: The Place of AI, Its
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced scholarship opportunities for top-performing graduates of the two bilingual colleges in Kano State to pursue advanced studies in China and France. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering strong bilateral relationships with China and France, aimed at unlocking economic and educational opportunities for the state. The Governor
A 21st-century project-based school located in Lagos, KEY Academy has been shortlisted among the Top 10 Finalists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2025 in the Innovation category, making it the first school in Nigeria and West Africa to be shortlisted in this category. Founded in 2019, KEY Academy was established with a bold
The Kogi State Education Commissioner has showered praise on Prince Olatunji Olusoji during an esteemed Fellowship award ceremony at Kabba. The event, organised by the Management of Kogi State College of Education (Technical), Mopa, recognised the outstanding contributions of Prince Olusoji, Chairman of the PROOF Foundation, who generously allocated over fifteen million to fund the
