The Federal Government (FG) has said it is reviewing the report of a committee set up to draft the structure for changing Yaba College of Technology into a University of Technology and Vocational Studies. According to government officials, the development is a significant step toward aligning the institution with international models that prioritise technical research
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and others at the Criterion Association of Women in Businesses and Professions International Confere Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State Deputy Governor and Prof. Olayinka Karim, the Vice Chancellor of Fountain University, Osun State, have charged Muslim women to break cultural, economic, and societal barriers. The duo made the call at The
Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria The federal government (FG) has urged the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) to maintain standards in cost control. Value optimisation and contract management are key as they handle national infrastructure.The federal government noted that Nigeria can no longer bear the costs of inflated prices, leakages, and project
Paddy Iyamu, the Edo State Commissioner for Education Paddy Iyamu, the Edo State Commissioner for Education, has revealed that the state has repossessed 25 schools from land grabbers since Monday Okpebholo became governor in November 2024. While addressing journalists on Sunday, November 22, 2025, the commissioner noted that the state has also renovated 68 schools
Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President and the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, has identified the cause of insecurity and systemic decay as the neglect of the education sector. The chieftain said this at the 17th Annual Founder’s Day of the American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State,
Mohammed Nasir Idris, Kebbi State Governor The Kebbi State Government has directed all schools to close indefinitely to protect the students and staff from insecurity in the state.This came after 25 school girls were kidnapped in the state last week. The directive was passed in a statement issued by Issa Abubakar-Tunga, the state’s commissioner for
Professor Isaac Albert, of the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, UI A University of Ibadan professor has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to strengthen its conflict-prevention systems, warning that sustainable development in the region depends on early intervention. Professor Isaac Albert, of the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, made the
Dr. Mudasiru Obasa. Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the University of Medicine and Health Sciences Bill, marking a significant step toward tackling the country’s shortage of medical professionals and boosting local research capacity. The bill, completed on Thursday, November 20, will now go to the Governor
Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos State Dep Governor, receiving Professor Isaac Bamgboye of UI Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos State Deputy Governor, has emphasised the crucial role of alumni in advancing Nigerian universities, urging institutions to strengthen engagement with former students. He made the remarks on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the University of
Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, at the launching of ACE Alliance The federal government (FG) has launched the Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) Alliance, an umbrella group for all 20 ACE Centres in Nigeria.Speaking at the launch, Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, stated that the launch is a milestone that will aid
