The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerian universities and pharmaceutical manufacturers to work more closely together to develop new medicines and vaccines. Speaking at the 38th Prof. Victor Olufemi Marquis Memorial Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that this partnership is key to reducing
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly criticised lawmakers from the Southeast region and academic staff at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), for calling on the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, to resign. This follows technical issues that disrupted the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and
Professor Helen Kwanashie of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has stated that Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is helping to make education more accessible to a broader audience by overcoming geographical barriers. She made the remarks during her valedictory lecture at NOUN’s headquarters in Abuja. The lecture was titled, “From chalkboards to digital
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a new ICT Park at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). This new centre is part of NCC’s plan to support the growth of technology in Nigeria and make learning about digital skills easier for students and young people. The opening event took place on June 2,
For over five decades, Professor Victor Anosa walked the hallowed halls of the University of Ibadan, imparting knowledge, mentoring generations, and making significant contributions to veterinary science. However, today, in his twilight years, he shares the same fate as many retired Nigerian academics – struggling to survive on meagre pensions and relying on their children
Niger State government has completed a three-day training programme for 50 first-class graduates to become Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs). The initiative aims to equip these young professionals with the skills needed to support start-ups and existing small businesses across the state. The training was organised by the Office of the Special Adviser on Social
In Nigeria, millions still rely on traditional medicine as their primary healthcare option, especially in rural communities where access to hospitals is limited. Despite its importance, the country’s Traditional Medicine Policy, introduced in 2007, has failed to bring tangible progress or integration into the national health system. The policy remains mostly ignored, leaving traditional medicine
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive and secure digital development across West Africa. This was made clear by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, during the 17th West Africa Internet Governance Forum held recently in Abuja. Dr Tijani spoke about Nigeria’s ongoing projects to expand internet access and
The federal government is preparing to release intervention funds to support 109 Nigerian foreign missions facing financial difficulties. This move comes as insecurity continues to rise across northern Nigeria, with Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State urging President Bola Tinubu to take more decisive actions to address the worsening situation. Zulum also advised the President
The Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abeokuta, Ogun State, Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu, states that poor pay and a lack of incentives are prompting Nigerian doctors and healthcare workers to leave the country for better job opportunities overseas. Speaking on Thursday as he concluded his eight-year service at the hospital, Musa-Olomu said many doctors,
