3 November 2026
Universities

Sultan Applauds Ooni for Establishing University

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, and Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has commended Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, Osun State, for establishing the Ojaja University. Speaking at the university’s unveiling and the Ooni’s 10th coronation ceremony, the Sultan

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UNIOSUN VC Urges Students to Leverage NELFund

Prof. Clement Adebooye, VC of UNIOSUN Prof. Clement Adebooye, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN), has urged students to take advantage of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund). The Vice-Chancellor stated this at the matriculation ceremony for students admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session. He advised new students who were eligible

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FUTA VC Reveals Cause of Infrastructure Decline

Prof. Adenike Oladiji, VC of FUTA, at the eighth Elizade University Annual Registry Lecture Prof. Adenike Oladiji, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, has said that the decline in infrastructure and personnel in Nigerian universities is due to economic factors. The Vice-Chancellor stated this at the eighth Elizade

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Ogunyemi Becomes Associate Professor

Dr. Kehinde Olufemi Ogunyemi, Head of Arts Education Department at AAUA Dr Kehinde Olufemi Ogunyemi, Head of Arts Education Department at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. The Arts and Language Education Specialist was promoted after a thorough assessment of his scholarly work, teaching quality,

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AAUA VC Says Tenure Impacted All Targeted Areas

Prof. Olugbenga Ige, VC of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has described his tenure, which began in July 2021, as fulfilling, noting significant progress in all targeted areas. He spoke on Monday at the university’s 14th convocation ceremony. Prof. Ige highlighted achievements, including strengthened

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UNIUYO, Edinburgh Napier Train Construction Engineers

The University of Uyo and Edinburgh Napier University, with support from the British Council, will boost digital skills in Nigeria’s construction sector through the DT4TVET project. The initiative aligns with the National Strategy for Digital Technologies in Technical Vocational Education and Training, Dr Dubem Isaac Ikediashi, principal investigator, said. More than 40 participants from technical

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UI Prepares Graduates for Success Beyond Academia

Mrs. Bola Olajomi-Otubu, UI alumna and CEO of Beige Spaces Limited Mrs Bola Olajomi-Otubu, UI alumna and CEO of Beige Spaces Limited, has urged the Class of 2025 to see the University of Ibadan as a launchpad for success, not just a place of learning. Speaking at the convocation, she reflected on her journey from

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UNILAG Postgraduates Donate Learning Materials to Pupils

UNILAG Postgraduate Students Lead Outreach for Children, Vulnerable Groups in Yaba The University of Lagos Postgraduate Students’ Community, in partnership with the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, Risibello Foundation, and Iyanda Sidikat Iyabo Group, donated learning materials to 300 pupils in Yaba, Lagos. The two-day outreach included St. Francis Junior Grammar School, Modupe Cole

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Tinubu Urges Universities to Explore Sustainable Funding

The 37th convocation ceremony of Federal University of Technology, FUTO, Owerri President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged federal universities to pursue sustainable funding options to address infrastructure challenges. Speaking at the 37th Convocation of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Tinubu, represented by Prof. Jesse Uneke, highlighted his administration’s achievements, including the Energising Education

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Babalola Urges Welfare Boost to Curb Insecurity

Chief Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) Chief Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has called on the Federal Government to take urgent measures to tackle insecurity across Nigeria. Speaking during the 16-day Advocacy Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence, in partnership with UN Women, Babalola stressed that prioritising citizens’ welfare

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