University of Ilorin’s 50th anniversary celebration At the University of Ilorin’s 50th anniversary celebration, the conversation moved far beyond history and achievement. It shifted into a deeper question—what does it truly mean to decolonise African education today? For many scholars and stakeholders, including renowned Pan-African thinker Prof. Patrick Lumumba, the answer lies in rebuilding the
The recent decision by several northern states to shut down hundreds of schools following a sharp rise in kidnappings may look, at first glance, like a quick fix for a worsening situation. Nevertheless, this approach, according to many experts, is not just shortsighted—it presents long-term dangers that Nigeria simply cannot afford. States like Kwara, Taraba,
Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu (left), NUC Executive Secretary For many Nigerians, this decision feels like fresh air blowing through a system that has long been suffocated by rot, favouritism, and the worship of titles. In a bid to restore dignity to the nation’s battered higher education sector, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has finally put
The Federal Government (FG) has said it is reviewing the report of a committee set up to draft the structure for changing Yaba College of Technology into a University of Technology and Vocational Studies. According to government officials, the development is a significant step toward aligning the institution with international models that prioritise technical research
Prof. Emeritus Peter Okebukola, former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) Prof. Emeritus Peter Okebukola, a former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), is set to unveil the African Scholarly Referencing Style (ASRS), Africa’s first-owned referencing style. Addressing newsmen, Okebukola, stated that the ASRS will fill a “longstanding gap in global
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and others at the Criterion Association of Women in Businesses and Professions International Confere Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State Deputy Governor and Prof. Olayinka Karim, the Vice Chancellor of Fountain University, Osun State, have charged Muslim women to break cultural, economic, and societal barriers. The duo made the call at The
The Concerned Sons and Daughters of Ikoga-Zebbe, a group in Badagry Local Government, Lagos State, has appealed to the state government to lift the ban on the reinstatement of Dr Tony Dansu and the other four officials of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Lagos State University (ASUU-LASU). While the LASU Governing Council had mentioned
The inaugural Nnamdi Azikiwe’s Memorial Lecture hosted by University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Enugu The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, hosted the inaugural edition of Nnamdi Azikiwe’s Memorial Lecture, themed ‘The Nnamdi Azikiwe Political Philosophy: Lessons for Good Governance and Development,’ on Friday, November 14, 2025. Analysing Azikiwe’s impact, Success Obioma Akagburuonye, a
Comrade Adedeji Owoeye, Chairman of Alumni Association of the UNILAG The Alumni Association of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has said that it will honour corporate leaders and organisations who have contributed to educational development at its ‘Dinner with the Corporate World.’ Some of the prospective awardees include Dr Oyeyemi Ayoola, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, Mrs
Dignitaries at the Agroween Recognition Awards (ARA) 2025 Intergenerational Rescue Foundation Inc. has collaborated with the Social Work Department of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to organise Agroween 2025 and the ARA Awards. The event welcomed several academics who addressed the current security issues and suggested solutions to improve agriculture in the country. While delivering
