Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced the election of Professor Adetokunbo Oluwole Ilesanmi as the new Provost of the Postgraduate College. Prof. Ilesanmi, a respected scholar from the Department of Architecture, will now lead the college as it continues to improve the quality of postgraduate education at the university. The announcement marks a new
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Babatunde Kehinde, has reaffirmed the university’s strong commitment to campus safety as the institution launches its new Bio-Risk Management Policy. At the official launch of the policy, the Vice-Chancellor thanked the team that worked on it for their excellent work. He said the policy
Federal University of Agriculture, Iragbiji, is set to open before the end of the year. Following the recent approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the establishment of the university, a team of educational enthusiasts has gathered to assess and launch the university’s opening. Mrs Ilyasu, team lead and director of the University Education Department,
Fujian Jiangxia University, China, is planning to collaborate with Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Edo State, to provide an avenue for knowledge exchange across various sectors, including education, culture, science, and technology. While receiving the Chinese delegates led by Mr Ling Qzdan, the university president, at the Edo Government House in Benin, Governor Monday Okpebholo expressed
Professor Flora Tobolayefa Oluwafemi has been appointed Vice Chancellor of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State. Oluwafemi used to be the institution’s deputy vice-chancellor. Additionally, she was the head of a department at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Mr Abdullahi Bardi, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, stated that
Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, the Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, has urged the government to amplify policies that support education, research, and intellectual development to improve national development. Ezemonye mentioned that intellectual property is recognised for enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in global markets and attracting both local and foreign investments. He made this statement during a
The Nigeria Association of Science Students (NASS), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), under the leadership of Comr. Adegbite Daniel Damilare has launched a new era of student innovation, skills acquisition, and strategic empowerment through the highly impactful Science Tech Summit (STS 3.0). Hosted at the prestigious Oluremi Tinubu Hall, the summit, themed “Beyond the
Public universities are maximising their potential in tech education and slowly competing with private institutions. This motive was triggered by the rapid growth in student demand as well as the increasing importance of data science and cybersecurity management. Government institutions have now taken on the responsibility of upgrading their facilities, updating course content, and establishing
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), through its Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS), has commenced hands-on training to teach students how to operate the Anton Paar Multiwave Go Plus Microwave Digestion System, a new scientific instrument. The training was for final-year and PhD students in the Faculty of Science. It taught them how to prepare samples
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has announced new leadership appointments to strengthen its academic and energy management teams. In a press release signed by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the university announced that Professor Emmanuel A. Adedokun has been appointed as the new Director of the Iya
