19 October 2026
Universities

Vice-Chancellor Applauds Elizade University’s Environment

Prof. Shadrach Akindele, the Vice Chancellor of Redeemer’s University Prof. Shadrach Akindele, the Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, and the President of Forests and Forest Products Society (FFPS), has commended Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo State, for its natural environment. Appreciating the beautiful environment, the Vice-Chancellor said the university projects its beauty to

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Universities

Elizade University Inducts 8th Engineering Set

Elizade University inducts its 8th set of engineering students into the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo State, has inducted its eighth set of engineering students into the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).Engr. Prof. Sunday Babatunde Adyemo, FNSE, FNIMechE, JP, the acting vice chancellor of the university, congratulated the inductees on

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TETFUND

Crescent University Seeks TETFund’s Support

Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the Chancellor of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the Chancellor of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has called on the federal government to extend Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) support to private universities across the six geopolitical zones. The chancellor made the call at the university’s 17th convocation ceremony,

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Professional Institutes

Nursing Council Commends University’s Nursing Programme

Dr. Ndagi Al-Hadsan, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Dr Ndagi Al-Hadsan, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, has applauded Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, for its nursing programme. Al-Hadsan gave the commendation as a special guest of honour

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Best of the Rest

Crescent University Law Student Wins Essay Competition

Mujeebat Moyosore Idris, has won the 7th edition of Alao Adavise National Essay Competition Mujeebat Moyosore Idris, an undergraduate at the Bola Ajibola College of Law (BACOLAW), Crescent University, Abeokuta, has won the 7th edition of Alao Adavise National Essay Competition on privacy and data protection.Her essay titled ‘The Invisible Audience: Can Online Platforms Safeguard

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States

Federal Government Unveils ACE Alliance

Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, at the launching of ACE Alliance The federal government (FG) has launched the Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) Alliance, an umbrella group for all 20 ACE Centres in Nigeria.Speaking at the launch, Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, stated that the launch is a milestone that will aid

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Research

IPAN Urges Stronger Labs to Fight Substandard Products

Aliyu Angara (left), Registrar and CEO, Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN) The Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN) has called for strengthening the nation’s analytical laboratories to curb substandard products in the health, food and industrial sectors. Speaking at IPAN’s maiden National Summit in Lagos, Registrar and CEO Aliyu Angara highlighted that

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Research

UW Launches Centre to Study Ageing, Disease

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has launched the Wisconsin Nathan Shock Centre, a new research hub focused on how ageing-related metabolic changes affect health and contribute to diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and neurodegenerative disorders. Funded with $6.3 million from the NIH and UW–Madison, the centre brings together

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Research

Quantum Systems Accelerator Secures Five-Year Funding Renewal

Bert de Jong, Director, Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has renewed funding for the Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA), led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories, with CU Boulder as a key partner. The centre will receive $125 million over five years, starting with $25 million

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Universities

Sambo Appointed Acting Registrar at University of Abuja

Malam Mohammed Sambo, appointed as Acting Registrar, University of Abuja The University of Abuja’s 11th Governing Council has approved the appointment of Malam Mohammed Sambo as Acting Registrar, effective November 17, 2025, for a three-month tenure. The decision was made during the Council’s 80th Extraordinary Meeting on November 7. Sambo succeeds Mrs Roseline Adakayi, who

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