Cancer patients in Cross River State have been handed a lifeline as the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) prepares to roll out the Oncology Cost Sharing Initiative, aimed at slashing treatment costs. The move follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and global healthcare giant,
Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital (ABUAD), Ado-Ekiti, has attributed the growing preference for medical treatment abroad to the state’s poor infrastructure, despite its world-class facilities and recent breakthroughs. Chief Medical Director Dr. Akinola Akinmade stated that the hospital’s efforts are hindered by poor access roads and the delayed commencement of Ekiti Airport operations, which restricts
The Federal Government has launched a $38 million ICT revolution targeting ten federal universities, including Bayero University Kano (BUK), under the Blueprint ICT Dev Project. Backed by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the initiative aims to bridge Nigeria’s digital gap by developing smart campuses, boosting hybrid learning, and upgrading ICT infrastructure across selected institutions.
Students of the Federal University, Gashua (FUGashua), Yobe State, have received a lifeline as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) disbursed over N130 million to 2,193 students. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Maimuna Waziri, disclosed this at a press briefing on Wednesday ahead of the institution’s maiden combined convocation on July 12. She said 276 students got
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of academic and non-academic unions in Bauchi State-owned tertiary institutions has raised an alarm over unexplained salary shortfalls for some staff members. Addressing reporters on Thursday, JAC Chairman Abubakar Ahmed confirmed that the state government had approved and commenced implementing 90 per cent of the new salary structures under COMPCASS
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that revitalisation of the country’s education sector will remain his administration’s priority and cornerstone of his Renewed Hope Agenda. Mr Tinubu said this in Nsukka on Friday in a message to the 54th Convocation of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), which featured the award of higher degrees, diplomas, honorary
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a female final-year student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, told reporters on Saturday that the victim was allegedly killed by her boyfriend. “The victim was a final-year student of AAUA. She was initially declared missing by her
Mr Abolade Akinwunmi, Deputy Registrar at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office of the University of Lagos, has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Institute of Corporate Administration. The honour was bestowed on him during the 33rd Annual Management Conference of the Institute, held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce &
The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Professor Clement Adebooye, has urged Nigerian youths to channel their creativity into building successful careers at home rather than chasing uncertain opportunities abroad. Speaking at the 2025 Entrepreneurship Studies and Innovation Training Programme, recently held at the university’s Osogbo campus, Adebooye described Nigeria as a land full of
At 71, Dr Olusegun Fredrick Bolaji has shown that age is no barrier to learning. The former banker and lawyer was among the 217 graduands awarded doctorate degrees at Babcock University’s 2024 convocation. Speaking after the Doctoral Hooding ceremony at the university’s Amphitheatre, Bolaji said he returned to school to inspire younger generations. “There is
