Muhammadul-Awwal Babatunde, a 27-year-old Nigerian student, has emerged as the best graduating student at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt, earning the ‘Excellent First Class with Highest Honours’ title. Recounting his success history, Babatunde said, “I completed my primary and junior secondary education at Ahbabul-Deenil-Islami Group of Schools located at Offa-Garage, Ilorin, Kwara State, graduating as the
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Chapter of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has called off its 4-month strike over the non-payment of salaries by the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Comrade Boluwaji Oshodi, the chairman of the ASUU AAUA Chapter, disclosed that the union called off the strike after reaching
Prof Mohammed Mele, the VC, University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) is set to celebrate its 25th convocation ceremony on Saturday, November 29, 2025.Mohammed Mele, the vice chancellor (VC), shared the news at a news conference, noting that 20,164 students will graduate, including 205 first-class graduates. Highlighting the university’s journey so far,
Dr. Monsuru Awodun, the president, ARD-UITH, addressing the press The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH) has decried the poor payment of its members.The association mentioned that some members are unable to pay their children’s school fees or maintain their cars. Speaking at a news conference during the association’s 42nd Annual
Benson Idahosa University (BIU) hosted Michael Freeman, the Ambassador of the State of Israel The Benson Idahosa University (BIU) has hosted Michael Freeman, the Ambassador of the State of Israel, at its 5th International Idea Leadership Exchange (ILIX). The event aims to connect ideas with local talent and enhance innovation and development. At the event,
The Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics (Garching, Germany) invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral position in Computational Galaxy Evolution (Job Code: MPA 08/2025) under Dr Natalia Lahén. The position is part of the ERC-funded ILMATAR project, focusing on the formation of globular clusters and early galaxies through high-resolution hydrodynamical simulations. The postdoc will develop numerical
Niccolò Pagliarani, named an Under 35 Excellence winner at the 12th Premio Italia Giovane Niccolò Pagliarani, researcher at the BioRobotics Institute of Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, has been named an Under 35 Excellence winner at the 12th Premio Italia Giovane. He also received the Special AI Mention for his outstanding contributions to biorobotics and
UNSW Sydney has been named Australia’s leading institution in Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Analysis by The Australian’s 2026 Research magazine. The recognition reflects research quality, impact and sustained excellence, marking the fifth consecutive year for Computational Mathematics and the second year for Mathematical Analysis. The School of Mathematics and Statistics has consistently excelled, with members
OPay has empowered 20 students of Federal Polytechnic Nekede as part of its 10-year ₦1.2 billion Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Scholarship Plan. The Lagos event on November 1, 2025, marked the initiative’s first year, during which it disbursed ₦126 million to 420 students across 20 institutions, with each beneficiary receiving ₦300,000. Federal Polytechnic Nekede, the
Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, DG, National Orientation Agency (NOA) The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has inaugurated a joint committee to integrate the National Identity Elements and National Values Charter into Nigerian university curricula. Director-General Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu led the inauguration in Abuja, describing it as crucial for shaping the nation’s future. The committee includes representatives from
