The Ekiti State University (EKSU) Alumni Association has begun work on a new Alumni Centre for Leadership, Governance and Entrepreneurship in Ado-Ekiti. The foundation-laying ceremony was performed by the association’s Global President, Ambassador Seyi Idowu, alongside Vice Chancellor Prof. Joseph Babatola Ayodele and other top alumni leaders. According to Ambassador Idowu, the centre will feature
The Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria (COSFAN) has expressed concern over the declining state of Nigeria’s education system, warning that poor funding, brain drain, and weak governance are undermining national development. COSFAN, made up of Nigerians who have benefited from Commonwealth scholarships, fellowships, and training programmes abroad, draws members from academia, public
The Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria (COSFAN) has warned that corruption, poor infrastructure and the mass exodus of skilled workers are undermining the country’s future. COSFAN president, Dr Ekundayo Samuel, told reporters that governance failures and the decline of education were at the heart of Nigeria’s challenges. He criticised a political culture
The University of Ilorin has spotlighted Tosin Adeoti, one of its distinguished alumni, for his contributions to higher education and youth employability across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Adeoti, a programme and project management professional with 15 years of cross-sectoral experience, holds a master’s degree in International Affairs and Development (with Distinction) and certifications in PMP,
Marketing communication expert Bolade Adesokan has appealed to corporate organisations to support the Ex-University of Ibadan Footballers Association (EX-UIFA) in its plan to build a 5-aside artificial football pitch on the UI campus. Speaking at the association’s virtual programme, Adesokan described the project as a good opportunity for companies and service providers connected to Nigeria’s
Bayero University, Kano, will host its alumni this weekend for an annual general meeting that will focus on Nigeria’s ongoing corporate governance reforms. The gathering, organised by the Bayero University Kano Alumni Association (BUKAA), will feature a keynote lecture on Saturday by Ambassador Shuaibu Adamu Ahmad, a member of the Federal Government’s Steering Committee for
The Forerunner Welfare Foundation (FWF), a group of University of Ibadan Muslim alumni, has graduated 57 trainees from its pioneering mentorship programme, Next Gen-Ideate (NGI). The graduation ceremony took place at the Professor Musa Abdul Civic Centre, located within the University of Ibadan, and was attended by alumni, professionals, and scholars. FWF Chief Moderator, Engr.
The College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) Alumni Class of 1998 has awarded research grants to ten medical students, restating its commitment to nurturing future healthcare professionals. At a ceremony held on August 27, 2025, in the College’s New Board Room, each of the 500-level MBBS students received ₦100,000 to support their research projects.
The University of Ilorin Alumni Association, Lagos Chapter, has reacted to the recent train derailment involving the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC). In a statement signed by its chairperson, Engr Isiwat Lawal, and general secretary, Barr J.J. Ajadi, the group commiserated with the NRC’s Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, over the incident. The association expressed relief
Wale Aribatise, a Liberty Academy alumnus from Ibadan, has called on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently come to the aid of the school, whose roofs have been blown away by a rainstorm. In a statement titled ‘SOS to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State’, the Ekiti State-based alumnus said, “Rainstorms on June 8,
