17 October 2026
Universities

Caleb University Vice-Chancellor Urges Business-Led Approach to Poverty

Prof Olalekan Asikhia, Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University Nigeria must prioritise functional businesses, visionary leadership, integrity, and strong institutions to tackle poverty and drive sustainable growth, the Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, Professor Olalekan Asikhia, has said. He made the remarks while delivering Babcock University’s 57th Inaugural Lecture in Ilishan-Remo, presenting a paper titled “It Is Time

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Universities

Prof. Bayero Becomes Northwest University Vice-Chancellor

Prof Amina Salihi Bayero, the substantive VC of Northwest University, Kano MAAUN Group of Universities has congratulated Professor Amina Salihi Bayero on her appointment as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano. The appointment, approved by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, followed a recommendation from the University Governing Council after a rigorous selection process.

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Universities

NUC Panels Praise IBBU Lapai Progress

Accreditation teams from the National Universities Commission (NUC) have expressed confidence in the progress of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, while urging the institution to consolidate ongoing reforms in teaching, learning, and quality assurance. The Mathematics Education panel, led by Professor Ibrahim Galadima, highlighted improvements in curriculum design, library resources, and teaching facilities. He

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States

Niger Sets Committee to Address Medical School Accreditation Gaps

The Niger State Government has inaugurated an Inter-ministerial Committee to work with Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, addressing gaps identified during a recent pre-clinical and advisory accreditation by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The committee, comprising representatives from the Ministries of Health, Tertiary Education and Works, the State Bureau of Public

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Scholarships and Grants

Dangote Launches N100bn Annual Education Support Initiative

Dangote Launches N1trn Education Fund to Support 1.3m Nigerian Students Industrialist Aliko Dangote has unveiled a N100 billion annual education support programme to reduce financial barriers that keep young Nigerians out of school. The scheme, projected to cost over N1 trillion over ten years, will support 1.3 million students across all 774 local government areas.

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Professional Institutes

AgriHub Initiative to Support 30,000 Rural Youths in Nigeria

Dede Ekoue, Country Director, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and development partners have announced plans to expand the AgriHub programme to support at least 30,000 rural youths across Nigeria. The announcement was made on Thursday at a roundtable in Abuja,

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Professional Institutes

FUOYE Shield Cooperative Elects New Executive Team

Shield Cooperative Society of FUOYE elects new executive team The Shield Cooperative Society of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has elected a new executive team to lead the society for the next two years. The election, held recently at the university’s Security Unit, saw a strong turnout and was described as peaceful and competitive. Comrade

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Universities

FUOYE Launches Entrepreneurial Challenge

Prof. Sunday A. Adedini, Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) at FUOYE The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has launched the FSS Entrepreneurial Challenge, a programme designed to empower students to turn innovative ideas into practical solutions. Speaking on the initiative, the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Sunday

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Universities

FUOYE Installs Hybrid Solar Inverter to Boost Innovation Hub

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has installed a 12 kVA hybrid solar inverter at its Innovation Hub, marking a significant step toward advancing campus technology and digital learning. The initiative is part of Vice-Chancellor Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina’s drive to equip students with skills in technology, creativity, and problem-solving. Speaking on the development, the Director

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CSR in Education

Ilupeju-Ekiti Monarch Donates Vehicle to FUOYE Nursing Institute

Oba David Sunday Awe Akingbade of Ilupeju-Ekiti supports FUOYE’s Nursing Institute, Donates Official Vehicle The Apeju of Ilupeju-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty Oba David Sunday Awe Akingbade, has presented a Toyota Camry to the Director of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti’s (FUOYE) newly established Institute for Nursing Science. The ceremony, held at the royal palace, marks a

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