Chancellor of Covenant University, Dr David Oyedepo, has advised researchers at the school to focus on research that produces tangible products and addresses real-world societal problems. He made this statement at the school’s 34th Inaugural Lecture, held on June 27, 2025. Dr Oyedepo has warned against conducting research that ends up on bookshelves without benefiting
A professor from Covenant University, Akan Williams, has called on the Nigerian government to control the use of antibiotics in farming to protect public health. Speaking at the university’s 34th Inaugural Lecture in Ota, Ogun State, Williams warned that some poultry farmers secretly add antibiotics to animal feed. This is because some farmers do not
The Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University, LASU, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, has called on educators in Nigeria to embrace godliness, character, and intentional leadership as tools for shaping the next generation. She made the call at the 4th edition of the Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye Annual Birthday Public Lecture on Education, which
The Governing Council of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has confirmed the appointment of Professor (Mrs.) Ebunoluwa Oduwole as the new Vice Chancellor of the faith-based institution. According to her profile, Mrs. Oduwole is a Professor of African Philosophy and Ethics at the Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. Ebunoluwa Oduwole emerges
The Vice-Chancellor of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Professor Oyedunni Sola Arulogun, has visited the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr—Noimot Salako-Oyedele, to strengthen the relationship between the school and the state government. The visit took place at the Deputy Governor’s office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Professor Arulogun spoke about the university’s focus on quality education and its support
Chrisland University in Abeokuta has teamed up with the NDLEA in Ogun State to fight drug abuse among students. The new NDLEA Commandant, Tijjani Rabe, visited the school to discuss ways in which both parties can work together more effectively. During the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor and the Commandant discussed plans to share information, undertake joint
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has elected three new Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs) to lead key areas of the university. The election took place on June 26, 2025, by the university’s Senate. The new DVCs are Professor Adesola Aderounmu (DVC Academic), Professor Oluropo Akinfala (DVC Administration), and Professor Akanni Akinyemi (DVC Research, Innovation & Development), who
Adewale Adeniyi, who graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), has been made the new Chairman of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. The announcement was made on June 28, 2025, during a WCO meeting in Brussels, Belgium. This makes him the first Nigerian and one of the few Africans to have ever led the WCO
Professor Baba El-Yakubu will deliver his final lecture as the outgoing PTDF Professorial Chair in Chemical Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, tomorrow, Thursday, July 3, 2025. The seminar will be held at 11:00 am at the ACENPEE Building, Engineering Phase III, ABU. Prof El-Yakubu will speak on the topic: “Refinery Fluid Catalytic Cracking
The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key component of the institution’s strategic goals. Prof. Ahmed disclosed at the 6th Conference of the National Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA), held at the College of Postgraduate Studies Auditorium, Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria. Represented by
