17 October 2026
Universities

FUOYE Social Sciences Faculty Holds Students’ Colloquium

Prof Sunday Adedini, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, FUOYE The Faculty of Social Sciences at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) hosted a one-day Students’ Colloquium at the Faculty Auditorium, Phase 3, on Thursday, bringing together students and staff for an academic and professional engagement. The event featured presentations on academic research, health topics,

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Universities

FUOYE Kicks Off Orientation for Life Sciences Students

A cross section of FUOYE fresh Life Sciences undergraduates during the orientation programme The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has welcomed its new cohort of Life Sciences undergraduates at the New Faculty of Science Auditorium, in a comprehensive orientation programme designed to prepare students for university life and future careers. The event, attended by students, faculty,

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Best of the Rest

FUOYE Honours Contributors to Arts and Humanities

FUOYE played host to the Faculties of Arts, Humanities Scholars Association of Nigerian Universities (FAHSANU) The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) hosted the 2025 edition of the Faculties of Arts/Humanities Scholars Association of Nigerian Universities (FAHSANU), recognising academic excellence, statesmanship, and contributions to Arts and Humanities education. The conference, themed “Arts and Humanities in a Changing

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Universities

FUOYE Matriculates 11,327 Students

FUOYE matriculates 11,327 new students for the 2025/2026 academic session The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has officially welcomed 11,327 new students for the 2025/2026 academic session, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abayomi Sunday Fasina, emphasising the importance of building a strong foundation for success. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony on Thursday, Prof Fasina delivered his valedictory

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Universities

Gregory University Inducts First COREN Graduate Engineers

COREN inducts 53 graduate engineers at Gregory University, Uturu The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has inducted 53 graduate engineers from Gregory University, Uturu, in Abia State, at the institution’s first induction and oath-taking ceremony. The COREN President, Prof Sadiq Abubakar, said the growth in the number of universities offering engineering

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Colleges

Reps Pass Bill to Establish Medical College

Hon. Babajimi Benson, the Chairman of the House of Reps Committee on Defence The House of Representatives has passed a bill establishing a specialised medical college for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces (NAF) for a second reading. Sponsored by Babajimi Benson, the Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, the college will focus on

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Colleges

CIS to Give Funding Support to YABATECH

Mr. Ayo Adeonipekun, the Registrar_CEO of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) is set to provide funding, training programmes, and career assistance to students of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, to boost Nigeria’s financial markets. Mr Ayo Adeonipekun, the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who represented Mr Oloropo Dada,

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Alumni

UNILORIN Alumni Commends Members’ Support

Prof. Babatunde Lateef Adeleke, the branch Chairman, Alumni Association of UNILORIN The Alumni Association of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, has expressed appreciation to its members for their support in celebrating the institution’s 50th anniversary. In a statement, Prof. Babatunde Lateef Adeleke, the association’s branch chairman, highlighted the members’ solidarity and enthusiasm during

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Professional Institutes

Abubakar Inducted as IPI Member

Mr. Mustafa Muhammad Abubakar, of UNILORIN, has been inducted into the International Press Institute Nigeria Mr Mustafa Muhammad Abubakar, an Assistant Director (Information) at the Directorate of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin (Ilorin), has been inducted into the International Press Institute Nigeria (IPI Nigeria). The induction was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the

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Universities

Otieno-Lumumba Advises Women in Academia

Mrs. Celestine Otieno-Lumumba, guest speaker at the 50th anniversary of UNILORIN Mrs Celestine Otieno-Lumumba, the guest speaker at the 50th anniversary of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, has charged women to be proactive, emphasising that they should seize opportunities rather than wait to be handed them. She said, “Do not give up. Be

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