5 November 2026
Universities

FUNAAB Lights Up Bulbs with Bamboo

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has showcased a remarkable demonstration of the University’s strides in renewable energy through bamboo technology, as well as the cultural revival of Aadun, a traditional snack. It also unveiled its Indigenous Knowledge Unit under the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR). The special exhibition,

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UNIMED Calls for Gender-Sensitive Solutions to Tackle Drug

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, has called for gender-sensitive and community-driven interventions to address the rising menace of drug abuse among youths in the state. While advocating for the measure, the institution’s recommendation was the focal point of an evidence-based research study titled “The Gender Dimension of Drug Abuse among Secondary Schools

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Adejuyigbe Assumes Office As Unimed’s First Female Vice-Chancellor

Six months after her appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, Prof. Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe assumed office on Wednesday. Adejuyigbe’s assumption of office followed the release of the white paper, which was based on the report submitted to the Visitor to the University, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, by the visitation panel. Aiyedatiwa

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UNIMED Registrar Murdered in Ondo

Imoleayo Ezekiel Adeniran, the Registrar of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo State, has been found murdered at his private residence in Akure in the early hours of Thursday, a police source confirmed to reporters. The tragic incident occurred in the “Olopa to Di Woli” area along Ondo Road, plunging the local community

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 LAUTECH to Host ‘Agbe Loba’ Festival

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) is set to host the maiden edition of the ÀGBẸ́ LÓBÁ Festival, an exciting agricultural research and cultural exhibition aimed at promoting innovation, enterprise, and indigenous excellence within the agricultural sector. The festival, scheduled to be held at the university’s Iseyin Campus, is organised in partnership with the institution

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UNIMAID Stakeholders Reject Plan to Rename University

Alumni, students, and residents of Borno State have strongly opposed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to rename the University of Maiduguri after former President Muhammadu Buhari. The move, announced during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on July 17, 2025, was intended to honour the late leader but has instead sparked widespread backlash and in

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FUOYE Athlete Falls Short of FISU Qualification

Suleimon Taofikat Morenikeji, a 300-level student of Human Kinetics at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has concluded her participation at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games without securing qualification in her events. Representing FUOYE and Nigeria on the global stage, Morenikeji competed in the 100m, 200m, and long jump events,

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Delta Teachers Rebel Over Compulsory Tablet Purchase

A wave of discontent is sweeping across Delta State following a directive from the Post-Primary Education Board (PPEB) mandating that all secondary school teachers and non-teaching staff acquire ICT tablets, either through direct purchase or salary deductions. The policy, viewed as coercive and exploitative, has triggered backlash from educators, civil society groups, and education advocates

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UNILORIN Chaplain Urges Students to Shine Bright

The Chaplain of the Chapel of the Light at the University of Ilorin, Rev. E.S. Alasan, has advised graduating students to remain close to God and let their lives reflect Christ as they leave school. He delivered this message on July 12, 2025, during a special event called the “Feast of Lights Dinner” held in

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UNILORIN Faculties Elect New Deans

Four Faculties at the University of Ilorin have elected new Deans who will take office on August 1, 2025. In the Faculty of Education, Prof. Olukunmi Lanre Olaitan, a Health Promotion expert and former Director of the Advancement Centre, was elected on July 14 to replace Prof. Lasiele Alabi Yahaya. In the Faculty of Communication

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