Dr Prosper Zannu, Head of the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has been recognised among the top 500 communication scholars in Nigeria by Elsevier Scopus SciVal. The annual list, compiled using metrics from the Scopus dataset, highlights the research output of academics across the country. It is
Professor Elias Lamle, a lecturer at the University of Jos, has been appointed lead consultant on integrating peacebuilding into Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP). The announcement was confirmed in a statement by Dr Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, on Saturday in Jos. Lamle, a professor of Anthropology and
Lagos State University (LASU) has addressed circulating social media claims suggesting staff involvement in admission racketeering during its 2025/2026 intake. In a statement, the university emphasised that admissions are strictly merit-based, with priority given to Lagos State indigenes under the 70:30 policy outlined in the Lagos State University Law 2004. Merit admissions cover the highest-scoring
Sport University has announced that the 2025 academic session will begin on Tuesday, September 30. The university’s management said preparations have been completed to accommodate students’ academic and sporting activities. In a statement, Vice Chancellor Dr Peter Okey Ejikeme urged students to plan their travel carefully, advising them to arrive before 5 p.m. and avoid
A zoology professor has urged continuous monitoring of Nigeria’s frontline antimalarial treatment to guard against drug resistance. Speaking at the University of Lagos on Wednesday, Professor Emmanuel Taiwo Idowu warned that Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT), in use for two decades, must be closely tracked despite no documented resistance so far. “Surveillance is essential. We must
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has launched a new community-based medical training scheme aimed at exposing students to the realities of rural healthcare in Nigeria. Through the programme, known as Community-Based Learning, Experience and Service (COBLES), more than 50 medical students have been deployed to Igogo-Ekiti in Moba Local Government Area for fieldwork at the
Thousands of candidates converged on Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, on Wednesday for the institution’s 2025 Post-UTME screening exercise. The computer-based test, held in batches, drew applicants from across Nigeria, with officials reporting a largely smooth and orderly process. Security staff and invigilators guided candidates into examination halls, while strict checks barred phones,
The University of Ibadan bookshop, long regarded as a key academic resource, is struggling to survive due to a lack of funding and institutional support. Though located within Nigeria’s premier university, the bookshop operates autonomously, with responsibility for paying staff salaries and maintaining facilities. Sources indicate that this arrangement has left the company in financial
The University of Lagos has introduced official colours for its academic faculties following an expansion from 12 to 19. The institution said the colours are intended to give each faculty a distinct identity and will be used in ceremonial regalia, branding, and official events. According to the university, the initiative is part of efforts to
Bingham University has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, research, and sustainable development as it celebrates 20 years of academic excellence. Speaking at the 3rd Postgraduate Workshop, themed “Innovative Research for Sustainable Development,” Professor Haruna Ayuba, the Vice Chancellor of the university, highlighted the university’s growth since its establishment in 2005, now offering 48 undergraduate and
