The Adamawa Famtotiral Development Association of Nigeria (AFDAN) has presented an award of appreciation to Professor Ibrahim Umar, Vice-Chancellor of Modibbo Adama University, Yola, in recognition of his significant contributions to the growth and development of the association. The award ceremony was well attended by academicians, politicians, traditional rulers, and members of the general public.
Mr. Moruf Akinola, FCA, the Bursar of the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the Association of Federal Polytechnic Bursars of Nigeria (AFPBN). The election, which took place during the Association’s recent general meeting, was marked by a collective vote of confidence from his colleagues across Federal Polytechnics nationwide.
Professor Abdulfatai Bamidele Olokoba of the University of Ilorin, a Professor of Clinical Sciences, has been elected the new President of the Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN). The election of Prof. Olokoba was the highlight of the 17th Annual General Meeting of the Society, held in Ibadan penultimate Friday (June 27, 2025).
The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has inducted 96 members at its 2025 cohort induction ceremony. Rendering his keynote presentation titled “The Future of Sustainability in a Volatile Global System: Implications” at the induction ceremony, Dr. Louis Meuleman, a sustainability expert, advised the new members to drive locally-driven sustainability solutions for Africa. The organisation,
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has announced that plans have reached an advanced stage for replacing the Supervised Industrial Training Scheme in Engineering (SITSIE) with the Engineering Residency Programme (ERP) for professionals. COREN, in a press briefing in Abuja, also announced plans for the impending commencement of its 33rd Engineering
The Association of Resident Doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has issued a strong warning about the imminent collapse of the institution. The doctors cited massive staff exodus, poor remuneration, and lack of government support as significant threats to the teaching hospital’s continued operation. In an open letter
The Africa Region of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has announced the election of new executives to its Regional Executive Board for the 2025-2026 term. The election was held during the Region’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, with members from across the continent participating virtually. The AGM produced Dr Yemi Adeyemi as
About 365 foreign-trained nurses have been inducted into the profession by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), after graduating from 15 foreign institutions and completing their adaptation programme in 10 Nigerian universities offering Bachelor of Nursing Science degree programmes. The Acting Registrar of NMCN, Alhassan Ndagi, while speaking with the media at the
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has strongly criticised the continued exclusion of qualified medical professors from contesting for the post of Vice-Chancellor in some Nigerian universities. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Professor Mohammad Aminu, and Secretary General, Professor Daiyabu Ibrahim, the association described the trend as a violation
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to end what it describes as the long-standing dominance of medical doctors in the country’s health and education sectors. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Ambrose Ezeh, the association accused the federal government of favouring physicians in appointments,
