Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, has charged African researchers and intellectuals to be logical thinkers and problem solvers rather than mere knowledge creators and incubators. She disclosed this news at the Inter-University Conference for Doctoral Studies (IUCDS) on Tuesday, Jun. 17, 2025. The event, attended by post-students in collaboration with
The Federal Government has appointed Professor Mathew Adamu as Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, now renamed Yakubu Gowon University. A statement by the Acting Registrar, Roseline Adakayi, said he will serve for three months from 11 August, replacing Professor Patricia Manko Lar, who has held the role in acting capacity since February. Adakayi
Lagos State University (LASU) has directed staff to resume work on Monday after a more than a week-long strike. In a statement on Friday, the university’s spokesperson, Mrs Thomas-Onashile Oluwayemisi, said the decision followed an agreement between the Lagos State Government and the Joint Action Committee of staff unions. The dispute centred on the payment
African and Chinese universities have agreed to work more closely together and involve more schools in joint projects across different areas. This agreement is part of the China-Africa Consortium of Universities Exchange Mechanism, which started in July 2023. The programme aims to strengthen cooperation in science, technology, health, farming, research, and academic studies. The framework
Armed men have reportedly abducted Professor Musa Dankyau, a lecturer at Bingham University, Abuja. According to media reports, the university lecturer was abducted from his home in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident happened on Monday night, August 4, 2025, around 9:30 pm, when armed men invaded SA Estate along Guratopp
Mr. Ousmane Diagana, the Regional Vice President for Western and Central Africa at the World Bank, has commended the Baze University, Abuja, for its commitment to academic excellence. Describing the university as a positive example of African excellence driven by Africans, he assured it of future partnerships in key sectors. He praised Senator Yusuf Datti
Professor Folake Olowokudejo, Coordinator of the Executive MBA Programme, and Dr Simeon Ifere, Director of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme at the University of Lagos Business School, have excelled at the Harvard Business School. While Olowokudejo participated in the Global Colloquium on Participant-Centred Learning, Ifere completed the Harvard Corporate Director Certification Programme. The
Regalo Hope Foundation has partnered with the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), to equip students with practical skills needed for future jobs. The partnership was announced during the 2025 Youth Development Workshop held in Owerri. Chinenye Onuorah, Founder and Project Director of the Foundation, said the aim is to bridge the gap between academic
The Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni Land will begin academic activities in October 2025. This was revealed by the university’s Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Don Baridam, during an inspection of ongoing development projects at the institution. Prof. Baridam expressed confidence in the university’s readiness to welcome its first set of students by the set date.
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Professor Umaru Pate, has praised the Federal Government for supporting students through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Speaking at a press briefing in Kashere ahead of the school’s combined convocation ceremonies, he revealed that 8,266 students have received over ₦1 billion in loans. The
