The renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, to Victor Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, continues to raise controversy, as the institution’s Alumni Association has formally appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to reverse his decision. In a letter obtained by the media, signed by Professor Akinloye Lawal, Acting National President of the Alumni Association, the body described the
The Lagos State University Economics Alumni Class of 2000 (LASUECO-2000) has donated two public address systems (PAS) to the Department of Economics at the Institution. The alums donated the PAS to improve lecture delivery and student engagement, particularly in large classrooms. Prof. Fatai Ogunlana, Head of the Economics Department, presented the PAS to the Faculty
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has inaugurated its Board of Trustees (BoT), appointing Prince Tonye Princewill as chairman. Other members of the four-year tenure include Dr. Patterson Ogon, Honourable Anayo E. Nwonu, Mr. Samson Akpibere, Mr. Austin Okeze, and Ms. Chiadikobi Emmanuella-King. Senator Darlington Nwokocha, the National President of the Alumni Association, stated that
The alumni of Mayflower School, Ogun State, have called on the government to offer help in executing capital projects. Wale Abdul, President of the Mayflower School Old Students Association, expressed the need at the press briefing and unveiling of the school’s 70th anniversary. The late Dr Tai Solarin-founded school has received support from old students
Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, a proud graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), has made history by being chosen as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. This significant announcement took place on June 28, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium, where all member countries agreed to appoint him to this important role. Adeniyi is the first
An alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Paul Olomolaiye, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol, United Kingdom. The appointment, which also came with an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree, was celebrated in a grand ceremony at Bristol Cathedral. Professor Olomolaiye, who studied at the University
An alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Paul Olomolaiye, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol, United Kingdom. The appointment, which also came with an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree, was celebrated in a grand ceremony at Bristol Cathedral. Professor Olomolaiye, who studied at the University
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Alumni Association has recently launched a scholarship programme to help low-income students at the school continue their education and achieve their academic goals. The event took place in Awka with the theme “Empowering Dreams, Building the Future.” It was declared open by the university’s Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Angela Ufele-Obiesie,
Popular Nigerian broadcaster Alhaji Ayinde Soaga has been elected as the new President of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Alumni Association. He will serve from 2025 to 2029. The event was held at MAPOLY’s main campus in Abeokuta, Ogun State. It was attended by old and current students, school leaders, and guests from the media
The Abuja branch of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Alumni Association has announced plans to renovate student hostels on the university’s two campuses in Zaria. The chairperson of the FCT chapter, Dr Asabe Mustapha, revealed this during a recent visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adamu Ahmed. She explained that the renovation project, called “Renovate A Room,”
