Nigerian scientist Dr Wadzani Dauda Palnam, from Borno State, has been ranked among Africa’s Top 10 Most Cited Researchers in the fields of Biological and Agricultural Sciences. Dr Palnam, a Molecular Plant Pathologist and Senior Lecturer at the Federal University Gashua, Yobe State, has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications as of May 2025, with his
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has raised an alarm over the deteriorating condition of the Ado-Ijan Road, warning that the university and nearby areas could soon become inaccessible if urgent action is not taken. The school management is pleading with both the Federal Government and the Ekiti State Government to repair the road before it
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE) is preparing to launch a nationwide skills training programme as part of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS). This initiative aims to increase the number of skilled workers in Nigeria to at least 50% within the
Some students at the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) Primary School Maje in Danmahawayi Ward, Giwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, now carry stools or small benches to school every day to sit during lessons. The school has no single desk or chair, leaving more than 100 children to learn in bare, harsh
Public primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed disappointment over claims that the N4.1 billion earmarked by the FCT Administration for the implementation of the N70,000 national minimum wage has been misappropriated by Area Council Chairmen. According to the teachers, the funds were allegedly redirected towards what they described as a
When Professor Toyin Falola stood before students and staff at Karl Kumm University, Vom, to deliver the institution’s first distinguished lecture, his message was loud and clear: Africa’s future depends on how it rethinks education today. Education, he argued, has always been tightly linked to power — political, economic, and social. From colonial times to
The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAHPT), Plateau, has been reported to have offered a postgraduate course that is not approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). By standards, the NUC never approves colleges or polytechnics to run postgraduate programmes, even if affiliated with universities. The college is said to be colluding
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh, has appointed Mr. Aliyu Uthman Abdulkadir as the Coordinator of the Student Leadership and Policy Engagement Unit. The announcement was made in a letter signed by Dr Kikelomo W. Sallee, Registrar, dated June 19, 2025. Popularly known as “Phodeo,” Aliyu is a well-known academic
Kwara State University (KWASU) has appointed Dr Kabir Mustapha as the Acting Director of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). The appointment, approved by Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, was officially confirmed in a letter signed by the Registrar, Dr Kikelomo W. Sallee, and dated June 19, 2025. Dr Mustapha, who hails from Offa in
Chief (Mrs) Omolade Oludare, a former Tutor-General in Ondo State, has applauded Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for reforming the State’s educational sector. The governor has implemented several educational bills, with several schools undergoing renovation. With high hopes, the educationist encourages the governor to continue prioritising education. According to her, she foresees a future for the State
