In recent years, US universities have aggressively established robot research institutes (RIs) to meet industry talent demand and advance innovation. For instance, the University of Michigan, supported by Ford, opened its $75 million robotics centre in 2021 to promote industry-academic collaboration on market-ready robots. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), which launched the first US Department of
Prof. Adamu Ahmad, VC of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmad, has raised the alarm over soaring agricultural input prices, warning that they threaten Nigeria’s food security. He urged the Federal Government to provide urgent support to prevent smallholder farmers from abandoning production. Speaking during a
Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, will hold its combined 4th to 7th convocation ceremony on November 29, 2025, in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State. The event marks a decade of growth for the institution and will see 463 students graduate, including 460 undergraduates, three postgraduate diploma holders, and two honorary doctorate recipients. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel
Professor Vincent Idemyor of UNIPORT Professor Vincent Idemyor of the University of Port Harcourt will deliver a keynote lecture at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting on December 8, 2025, in Las Vegas. The event, one of the largest gatherings of healthcare professionals, attracts over 20,000 pharmacists, clinicians, and researchers worldwide. Titled “Triple Helix Synergy: Implementing
Prof. Adekunle Olowe, Head of the Infectious Diseases Unit at LAUTECH Prof. Adekunle Olowe, Head of the Infectious Diseases Unit at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), has warned of the alarming rise of drug-resistant infections, calling for urgent measures to prevent a global health crisis. Speaking during World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week in
Dr. Festus Ifeanyi Anagwu, a Nigerian scientist makes breakthrough discovery Dr Festus Ifeanyi Anagwu, a Nigerian scientist from Ihembosi, Anambra State, has made a significant breakthrough in high-performance polymer research with applications across aviation, defence, space, marine, energy, and oil-and-gas industries. Dr Anagwu, who earned his B.Sc. from Anambra State University, Uli, and M.Sc. from
Prof. Andrew Babatunde Omojola Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved Prof. Andrew Babatunde Omojola as the new Vice-Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI). Omojola, a specialist in Animal Products and Processing/Food Safety, was previously Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Ibadan. The appointment takes
Prof. Joel Ogbonna, Abia’s Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources The Abia State Government has promised to deploy resources to repair the dilapidated roads at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). The commitment was made by Prof. Joel Ogbonna, Abia’s Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources, during the International Conference on Procurement, Environmental and
Hon Busayo Oluwole Oke, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Busayo Oluwole Oke, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and representative of Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, has extended his technical education scholarship scheme to register 420 additional students across all nine Government Technical Colleges in Osun State. The expansion, mainly for 100-level
Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, newly appointed VC of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) The Public Accountability Project of Nigeria (PAPN) has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, to cancel the appointment of Prof. Joshua Ogunwole as Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). In a statement, PAPN Secretary Kolawole
