The management of the Federal University of Education Zaria (FUEZ) has placed a total ban on students giving gifts to lecturers during lectures, examinations, or any academic activity. In a statement, the school said the practice amounts to academic corruption because it can affect fairness and integrity. While the university appreciates students showing gratitude to
The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has appealed for stronger collaboration with other teaching hospitals, universities, government agencies, and donor organisations to align its services with national and global health priorities. Chairman of the hospital’s Governing Board, Dr. Sampson Parker, made the call in Port Harcourt during the inauguration of the new board. He
A lecturer at Sokoto State University, Dr. Maria Abdullahi, has urged students to take vocational skills seriously as a way to survive and succeed in today’s tough economy. Speaking to economics students, she reminded them that with Nigeria’s unemployment rate now above 33%, relying only on office jobs is no longer realistic. Dr. Abdullahi explained
The Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Prof. Bashir Garba, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s education policies, saying they are already transforming Nigeria’s higher education sector. Speaking at the university’s 50th anniversary and 42nd convocation ceremony, Prof. Garba noted that improved funding frameworks and policy reforms under the current administration are boosting academic quality
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing the next generation of Nigerian leaders through mentorship and character development. Vice Chancellor Prof. Adamu Ahmed pledged the maiden edition of “Lunch With the Vice Chancellor – ABU Future Leaders’ Forum” held as part of activities marking the university’s 63rd anniversary. Prof. Ahmed said
Educationists have commended the Federal Government’s introduction of a new curriculum for basic, secondary and technical education, but warn that poor implementation might kill the move. Speaking in a recent interview, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okunneye, stated that the former curriculum had outlived its usefulness. She lauded the
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has held its 405th Inaugural Lecture, delivered by Professor Margaret Olubunmi Afolabi, the first female Professor of Pharmacy Administration in West Africa. Speaking on the topic “Beyond Counting, Pouring and Sticking: Managing Pharmacy Operations for Quality Service”, Prof Afolabi argued that pharmacists in Nigeria remain underutilised despite being highly trained and
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the keynote speakers for the fifth edition of its International Week, scheduled for 13–17 October 2025. Those expected to lead discussions include Prof Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of England; Yvonne Ike, Managing Director and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Bank of America; Emmanuel
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has invited nominations for the award of honorary degrees at its 2025 Convocation scheduled for December. The university said its Honorary Degrees Committee would soon begin consideration of nominations in line with Statute 18(1) of the University Laws, which allows for the conferment of honorary degrees without examination. According to
Professor Oluwatoyin Morenike Ukpong of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been elected West Africa Representative on the Board of the Society for AIDS in Africa. Ukpong, a professor of dentistry, is known for her research in adolescent health, HIV/AIDS, and bioethics. She has worked with international organisations including the World Health Organisation, UNAIDS, and
