The Faculty of Law, University of Lagos (UNILAG) has hosted the pre-launch roundtable of the Female Academic Network (FAN) on Monday, August 4, 2025. The event, themed “Building a Functional Network for Females in Academia: Prospects, Challenges and Strategies,” was organised to reshape the environment for women in academia. Organised by Adejoke Oyewunmi, Professor of
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has started a major internal reshuffling to improve its operations ahead of the new academic year. Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu, said the changes are meant to help the university serve the large number of students applying for admission. According to JAMB, FUOYE has the third highest number of
The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Professor Fatimah Tahir, has described the school as a symbol of national unity and culture. She made this known during the university’s first Cultural Festival and Exhibition (SAZUCEF 2025) held in Gadau, Bauchi State. The event, organised by the Centre for Languages and Culture Studies, featured dances,
Rivers State University (RSU) has confirmed the arrest of two students involved in separate theft cases in its hostels. According to a statement by the Registrar, Mrs. I.B.S. Harry, a female student was caught stealing money and clothes in Hostel C. In contrast, a male student was found with a stolen laptop in Hostel F.
Rivers State University (RSU) has honoured Emeritus Professor Dagogo Fubara, the first African Professor of Geodesy, for his significant contributions to the Niger Delta and national development. Speaking at a book presentation held to mark Fubara’s 87th birthday and 60th wedding anniversary, RSU Vice Chancellor, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, praised the professor’s role in solving environmental
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has been selected as the Sports Centre of Excellence for Nigeria’s South-South region, following a presidential directive to boost sports development across the country. As part of this move, UNIBEN’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Edoba Omoregie, SAN, has been appointed to serve on a high-powered Ministerial Committee. The committee was set
Professor Theresa Uzoma Onuegbu of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has called on Nigerians to switch from wood fuel to agricultural waste for energy. Speaking at UNIZIK’s 110th inaugural lecture, she warned that Nigeria’s dependence on firewood is worsening deforestation and harming the environment. She proposed using agricultural waste, like rice husks, maise stalks, and
Sixteen staff members of the University of Ilorin recently made the institution proud as they received various awards for their exceptional performances at the end of the Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (VICBHE) training. The training, which ran between April 22 and July 15, 2025, was organised by the National Universities Commission
The University of Nigeria (UNN) management has appointed Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya as the 16th Vice-Chancellor of the University after a transparent and merit-based selection process. In a statement approved by the institution’s governing council, Prof. Inya Agha Egwu, the university’s spokesperson, described the new Vice-Chancellor as someone with a massive wealth of academic and
The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has congratulated Comrade Adebayo Korede Peter (APK) and other winners of the 36th LASUSU elections held on July 28 and 29, 2025. Comrade APK was elected President of LASUSU, while Hon. Ogunbiyi Akorede Joshua emerged as the Speaker of the Student Parliamentary Council. The Vice-Chancellor praised
