Professor Olusegun Ayejuyo (middle), delivered UNILAG’s 450th inaugural lecture A chemistry professor at the University of Lagos has urged Nigerian universities to expand their activities in analytical science, saying the field could generate revenue and improve national standards in food, the environment, and pharmaceuticals. Professor Olusegun Ayejuyo made the call while delivering the institution’s 450th
Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called for strengthened unity across Nigeria’s diverse religious and ethnic landscape, highlighting the role of education in fostering social cohesion. Speaking this week, the Sultan reflected on his long-standing commitment to national peace and development, citing recent engagements
Dr. Abiodun Egbetokun of De Montfort University Experts at a high-level workshop at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have called on Nigerian policymakers to make entrepreneurship education more practical, arguing it could transform job seekers into job creators. The workshop, titled “Entrepreneurship Education Policy in Nigeria: How Far, How Well, What Next?”, was organised jointly
Professor Patrick Lumumba, former Kenyan anti-corruption chief and Pan-African advocate Former Kenyan anti-corruption chief and Pan-African advocate, Professor Patrick Lumumba, has urged African governments to prioritise university funding, warning that meaningful development will remain out of reach until academics and research institutions are given proper support. Speaking in Ilorin during the University of Ilorin’s 50th
Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura, Director of the Institute of Strategic and Development Communication at Nasarawa State University Professor Emmanuel Dandaura, Director of the Institute of Strategic and Development Communication at Nasarawa State University, says Nigeria’s leadership culture reflects longstanding social attitudes that shape how citizens learn, vote, and engage with governance. Speaking in Abuja, he said
The Georgia Institute of Technology has been ranked seventh in the world in the 2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, compiled in partnership with Schmidt Science Fellows. The ranking recognises the institute’s leadership in research that addresses global challenges through cross-disciplinary collaboration. “Interdisciplinary research is at the heart of Georgia Tech’s mission,” said Tim
Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria (FAAN) during the its 20th Annual Conference and 25th Anniversary celebration Nigerian Fulbright Scholars have implored the federal government (FG) to invest more in international educational exchange programmes. According to them, the programmes have immense capacity to facilitate global cooperation, knowledge transfer, and national development. The scholars made this known
Precious Cornerstone University seeks academic and medical partnership with UCH, Ibadan Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan, has visited the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan to explore potential collaboration in medical training, research, and institutional development. The visit, led by PCU Vice-Chancellor Professor Timothy Adejumo on Wednesday, November 55 2025, aimed to establish a partnership
Nigerian researchers are taking centre stage in an ambitious European Union-backed initiative to promote sustainable aquaculture in the Atlantic region. The ASTRAL project, part of the EU Horizon 2020 programme, brings together scientists from ten countries, including Nigeria, Norway, Ireland, and Brazil, to develop environmentally friendly fish farming practices. At the heart of the effort
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has opened talks with the China National Chemical Engineering International Corporation Ltd (CNCEC) to strengthen cooperation in renewable energy development. During a meeting at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, ECN Director-General, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, and CNCEC’s Chief Representative for Africa, Edward Li Guosong, discussed areas of collaboration, including biofuels,
