L-R, Chief Wole Olanipekun, pro-Chancellor and Prof Folasade Ogunsola, VC of UNILAG, during the university’s 56th convocation The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has welcomed a landmark agreement between Nigeria’s federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), saying it could provide the stability needed to pursue long-term academic and research goals. Speaking at
Dr Kola Oyediran – A demographer Sunday Odeleke – A public commentator Nigeria risks a deepening crisis unless its education system is urgently reformed, two Nigerian scholars have warned.In a recent article, demographer Dr Kola Oyediran and public commentator Sunday Odeleke believe that Nigeria’s population growth has outpaced both education planning and job creation, leaving
The 56th Convocation ceremonies of the University of Lagos peaked on Thursday, January 22, with the award of diplomas and postgraduate degrees in various disciplines in well-attended and colourful two-session activities that commenced at exactly 9.00 am and lasted until 5.30 pm. The entire ceremony had kicked off earlier on Friday, preceding the Jumat service
Once regarded as a proud centre of technical learning in Benue State, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, is now at a turning point. That message was clear when the Ochi’Idoma of Idoma land, His Royal Majesty, Agabaidu John Elaigwu Odogbo, challenged the institution’s leadership to rise and reclaim its lost glory. The royal father gave this
Prof. Bode Ayorinde, Pro-Chancellor, Achievers University, Owo In most countries around the world, the education sector is treated as a national asset and regarded as the backbone of any nation. However, in Nigeria, universities are struggling under a mountain of taxes that threaten the quality of learning. At the 15th convocation of Achievers University, Owo,
Across the world, major cities are known not just for their populations or economies, but also for the ideas they produce. Cities like London, New York, Dubai, and Singapore have built strong reputations as centres where education policies, research, and global learning conversations are shaped. Africa needs such cities as well, and Lagos State is
L-R, Mayowa Komolafe, Dr. Joy Isa, Bolanle Durodola and Daniel Emenahor, speaking at the Opening Plenary at TINE Africa For many years, Africa’s educational blueprint has been inspired by the West. In curriculum design, assessment, and teaching methods, many African schools still mirror foreign models. While these systems have their strengths, experts say they no
Zeblon Vilakazi, President, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa The National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is set to launch its seventh International Research Centre (IRC) in collaboration with the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.The partnership focuses on strengthening the centre’s relationship with top-tier universities. Speaking about the collaboration, Zeblon Vilakazi, the university president,
Hon. Wemi Jones, the Kogi State Commissioner for Education Hon. Wemi Jones, the Kogi State Commissioner for Education, stated that the Ministry of Education will focus on ongoing projects and new programmes to improve the quality of education and address other education-related issues in the 2026 Appropriation Year. The commissioner revealed this at the 2026
Vice President Kashim Shettima, launches the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative Senator Kashim Shettima, the Vice President (VP), has launched the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative.The initiative is a ₦100 billion annual education support programme to improve Nigeria’s education sector and expand access to quality learning nationwide. The VP called on stakeholders to
