Renowned historian Professor Toyin Falola will be honoured with an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degree by the Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo. The award will be presented during the university’s 35th convocation ceremony, which will also feature the award of degrees, diplomas, certificates, and prizes to graduates from the 2017 to 2023
Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo State, is grappling with escalating energy expenses, spending approximately ₦26 million monthly on electricity and consuming 5,000 litres of diesel every two weeks to power generators during outages. This financial strain comes amid the institution’s broader funding challenges. Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Akintunde, disclosed these figures during
Construction work is set to begin on the Central Multi-purpose Research Laboratory of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) following the formal handover of the project site to Messrs Charlotte Project Concept Limited. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, performed the handover on Monday, May 19 2025. Members of the University Management
Despite establishing numerous agricultural institutions in Nigeria, the country’s persistent food crisis continues to deepen, leaving many to question their effectiveness. Agriculture remains a vital part of Nigeria’s economy, employing about 35% of the population, according to a 2020 report. However, the sector still faces significant challenges, with several federal universities dedicated to agriculture. One
The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 19, 2025, to consider 11 key bills aimed at expanding Nigeria’s agricultural education, research, and entrepreneurship infrastructure. The hearing is scheduled to begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room 023 of the House of Representatives New
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, has been honoured with the Wonder Woman Award by The Guardian Newspapers. She emerged as the top choice in the Business of Academia and Learning category, leading a group of seven distinguished women selected for the 2025 Wonder Women Awards. According to
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and founder of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), has urged graduates of the institution to uphold patience and courage as vital life virtues. Speaking during the university’s 2025 convocation ceremony, Atiku, who was also the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), reiterated his long-held belief that
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has appointed Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi as Acting Vice-Chancellor. In a letter dated May 16, 2025, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Barrister. Olugbenga Kukoyi stated that Umobi’s appointment, effective May 19, 2025, follows her nomination by the University Senate and subsequent approval by the Governing Council,
The Physics Department at Covenant University hosted a seminar on Friday, May 16, 2025, to educate students about the future of cybersecurity and quantum computing. The speaker was Mr. Ewalouwa Michael Adeniji, a past student of the school who finished just three years ago. Mr. Adeniji spoke on the topic: “Cybersecurity in the Age of
A fresh controversy has erupted at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, following the reappointment of Professor Carol Arinze-Umobi as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution. The decision has drawn criticism from sections of the academic community, with Dr Chukwudi Ojiako, a senior lecturer at the university, publicly urging President Bola Tinubu and the
