Prof. Adesola Nassir (middle), ASUU Lagos Zonal Coordinator The Academic Staff Union of Universities has dismissed the federal government’s proposed 35% salary increase, insisting it fails to address the long-standing rot in university funding.At a briefing in LASUED, ASUU Lagos Zonal Coordinator, Prof Adesola Nassir, described the offer as “wretched” and out of touch with
Prof Mercy Adaku Chigemezu Onwuama, during the UNILAG 488th Inaugural Lecture Professor Mercy Adaku Chigemezu Onwuama has urged Nigeria to overhaul its health education framework, insisting it is central to reducing the country’s disease burden.She delivered the charge during the University of Lagos’ 488th Inaugural Lecture titled “Breaking Barriers in Disease Prevention: Health Education, A
The 8th Ladipo Mobolaji Abisogun-Afodu Annual Lecture, held at the College of Medicine, UNILAG The 8th Abisogun-Afodu Annual Lecture in Pharmacy at the University of Lagos amplified calls for a more robust national response to mental health challenges, with a clear push to position community pharmacists at the frontline of care. Delivering the lecture, Pharm.
Recently in Abuja, Miva Open University welcomed over 8,000 new students in its biggest intake For many thousands of young Nigerians, getting a university admission is an uphill task. Every year, millions of students write exams like JAMB, but only a few hundred thousand can secure a place. Many talented youths are left out, their
EdTech platforms such as uLesson, Afrilearn, and Gradely are quietly reshaping how children study in Nigeria When 14-year-old Mariam from Kaduna sits with her mother’s small Tecno phone every evening, it is not to chat with friends. It is to watch animated mathematics lessons on Afrilearn. “She used to cry whenever it was time for
Some Female Vice-Chancellors in Nigeria Across Africa, women have made significant gains in education, research, and academic participation. However, when it comes to leading universities, they remain largely shut out. Studies from Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania, and South Africa all reveal the same picture: men occupy almost all Vice-Chancellor (VC) positions. Even countries with strong higher
NIMSA South-East Award Recipients Pay Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Aniek Delegates from the College of Medicine, Godfrey Okoye University, who won awards at the just-concluded Nigerian Medical Students’ Association (NiMSA) South East Convention, have visited Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke, the university’s vice chancellor. The visit featured the official handover
Dr. Blessing Udeh, the Director of Institute of Caregiving Education, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu The Institute of Caregiving Education, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, has successfully conducted a traffic control exercise on November 10, 2025, at Abakpa Junction, an area often congested with traffic. The university carried out community service through the institute, in addition to
Mr. Victor Okeugo, THE’s Regional Manager (Sub-Saharan Africa) Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, has reiterated its commitment to academic excellence at a workshop on global university rankings facilitated by the Times Higher Education (THE), a significant ranking body. Mr Victor Okeugo, THE’s Regional Manager (Sub-Saharan Africa), encouraged academics to focus more on meaningful research that deepens
Elizade University has held its orientation week for students admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session. Addressing the students, Prof. Sunday Babatunde Adeyemo, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, advised them to make the most of their time at the university. He urged them to maintain moral integrity, respect authority, and contribute to the university
