The College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Idi-Araba, is set to deepen medical training for its students through a planned partnership with Lakeshore Cancer Centre. At a meeting held on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Idi-Araba, representatives from both institutions discussed how medical students can initiate clinical rotations in Oncology at Lakeshore to enhance
Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, Vice Chancellor of Salem University, Lokoja, has commended Archbishop Sam Amaga for his visionary leadership in founding the institution. He made the remarks during the university’s 18th anniversary celebration held at the Chapel of Peace in Lokoja. “Indeed, Salem University is a miracle God performed through Archbishop Sam Amaga, the founder. “A
In a country where public university strikes often disrupt academic calendars, many Nigerian families are turning to private universities for stability. However, the perception that private institutions are unaffordable persists. Contrary to this belief, several private universities in Nigeria offer quality education at relatively low costs. Here are ten of the most affordable private universities
On May 15, 2025, Professor Osifunke Sekinah Ekundayo of the University of Ibadan delivered the institution’s 580th Inaugural Lecture, titled “Speaking Up for the Numerous Voiceless Children Shut Out of School in Nigeria: An Endless Odyssey?” at Trenchard Hall. She called for a constitutional amendment to make free and compulsory basic education a legally enforceable
Professor Anthony Oyenuga, Dean of the College of Vocational and Technology Education (COVTED) at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), has urged the Nigerian government to incorporate road safety education into the curricula of secondary and tertiary institutions to reduce the alarming rate of accidents on the country’s highways. Speaking at the 33rd Inaugural Lecture
Student union leaders on Thursday protested at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Fasina. The protesters, led jointly by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of University Students (NAUS), urged the Minister of Education,
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, received honorary Doctor of Science degrees in Social and Economic Development at the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU) in Okerenkoko on Saturday. The award was part of the university’s 2nd Combined Convocation ceremony, where Senator James Manager and Engr. Ebipador Ogionwo were also honoured with
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Ishaya Tanko, has emphasised the need to address the challenges hindering the rise of AI-driven analytics and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria, particularly in tertiary education. He identified key issues, including infrastructure deficits, funding constraints, low digital literacy, policy inconsistency, and a skills gap,
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has appointed Dr. Abiola Akinyode-Afolabi of the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, as the Acting Director of its Safeguarding Centre. Her one-year tenure begins on Friday, May 2, 2025, and will run through Friday, May 1, 2026. As Acting Director, Dr. Akinyode-Afolabi is expected to uphold the mandate
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) to launch the Institute of Social Policy. The new institute aims to strengthen research, provide evidence-based policy solutions, and develop the skills of individuals and government institutions at the federal, state, and local levels across Nigeria. UNICEF Country Representative, Ms Cristian Munduate,
