Prof. Dilli Dogo, Vice-Chancellor, Nile University of Nigeria Graduates of Nile University of Nigeria were urged to turn their knowledge into solutions for national challenges, as the institution held its 13th convocation for postgraduate students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dilli Dogo highlighted the university’s focus on innovation and enterprise, describing how students are gaining hands-on experience in
Rep. Abubakar Fulata, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on University Education Lecturers across Nigeria are struggling under mounting workloads as universities face a mass exodus of academic staff, the House of Representatives Committee on University Education has reported. Committee Chairman, Rep. Abubakar Fulata (APC-Jigawa), said the pressure on remaining staff is severe, with many taking
Prof. Charles Anosike, NiMet Director-General For farmers in Nigeria, unpredictable rains and worsening droughts are more than statistics—they affect livelihoods, food supply, and daily life. A new initiative between the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Landmark University aims to help communities better prepare for climate extremes. The collaboration, formalised through a recently signed Memorandum of
For many Nigerian students, agriculture remains a distant idea, far removed from everyday urban life. The Intergenerational Rescue Foundation (IRF) aims to change that with Agroween ’25, a festival designed to spark young people’s interest in sustainable farming. Speaking, IRF Chairperson Mrs Bimbola Aghahowa said the event seeks to “bring students closer to the realities
Professor Isaac Albert, of the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, UI A University of Ibadan professor has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to strengthen its conflict-prevention systems, warning that sustainable development in the region depends on early intervention. Professor Isaac Albert, of the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, made the
Dr. Temitope Ilori, DG of NACA and Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme, CMD of UCTH inspecting health facilities donated to UCTH The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) in Cross River State has received a 10,000-litre oxygen plant, described by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) as the most comprehensive in Nigeria’s South-South region.
Prof. Samuel Obeka, VC, Wesley University, Ondo Town The Vice-Chancellor of Wesley University, Ondo Town, Prof. Samuel Obeka, has suggested that Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) be restructured to include security training for graduate youths. Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the university’s convocation on Thursday, Obeka, a Methodist Church clergyman, expressed concern
Dr. Mudasiru Obasa. Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the University of Medicine and Health Sciences Bill, marking a significant step toward tackling the country’s shortage of medical professionals and boosting local research capacity. The bill, completed on Thursday, November 20, will now go to the Governor
Ahmadu Bello University’s alumni community will return to Zaria this week for its 18th Annual General Assembly, an event organisers say is designed to reconnect graduates and renew their commitment to Nigeria’s development.The two-day gathering, scheduled for 28 and 29 November, will open with a lecture chaired by Defence Minister Muhammad Badaru Abubakar. Former Plateau
Oba Oladipo Olaitan, Afenifere leader The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has appealed to university lecturers, journalists and medical workers to suspend planned strikes and return to negotiations with the Federal Government. In a communiqué issued after its meeting, the Forum urged the government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to
