The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Ilupeju/Gbagada District Society (IGDS) has announced the investiture of Dr. (Mrs.) Titilayo Eni-Itan Fowokan, FCA, was the 5th chairman, making her the first female chairman of the IGDS. The event will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the LTV 8 Marquee, Ikeja, Lagos. Fowokan is
The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has fulfilled its promise by donating an Accounting Research Centre to the University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT), Bayelsa State. The centre was officially commissioned on April 14, 2025, by ANAN’s 13th President, Dr James Ekerare Neminebor, alongside other members and fellows. Dr Neminebor said the project was
The newly elected president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Haruna Yahaya, has said the institute will focus on digitising its examination process and strengthening its brand. Yahaya made this known on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, during his investiture as ICAN’s 61st president. He said, “The world is moving fast with digital innovation,
The Director and Chief Executive of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, Prof. Sadiya Sani-Daura, has commended President Bola Tinubu for repositioning Nigeria’s education sector through strategic reforms. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the NTI headquarters in Kaduna, Sani-Daura praised the Tinubu administration for introducing impactful programmes aimed
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns over the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) recent decision to elevate the degree titles in Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Optometry to “Doctor” status in Nigerian universities. In an official statement signed by its Executive Council, NARD stated that while it supports the professional growth and welfare of
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called for a transformation in African engineering education to meet global standards while remaining rooted in local realities. During a panel session at the 2025 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, NSE President Mrs. Margaret Oguntala urged increased investment in infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and digital tools to
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has commended Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, for its proactive steps in ensuring high standards in its Bachelor of Nursing Science programme. This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday by the university’s Acting Director of Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Malam Bilal Dahiru Tijjani.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has directed schools offering nursing programmes to accept the Senior Arabic and Islamic Secondary School Certificate Examination (SAISSCE) as an alternative to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council of Nigeria (NECO). According to Sahara Reporters, the new directive was contained in a
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria has announced the launch of its Aviation Chapter to promote financial discipline and ethical leadership in the country’s aviation sector. According to the institute, the new chapter will serve as a forum for members working or interested in aviation, offering a space for knowledge sharing, professional growth, and
The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has urged the Federal Government to increase investment in Research and Development (R&D) across the country. Dr Oladoyin Odubanjo, Executive Secretary of NAS, made this appeal during an interview in Abuja on Monday, March 17, 2025. He stressed that while Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) have been incorporated into
