Babcock University, located in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has dismissed allegations of negligence in the case of Oladipupo Siwajuola, a student recently reported missing by his mother, Fijabi Oyindamola Omotayo. The University clarified that Siwajuola left the school without following proper protocols or obtaining the necessary clearance from the institution. In a statement released by Joshua
On Friday, May 2, 2025, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) received a significant technological boost as Koonage Infotec, a Nigerian IT firm, donated a server to the institution. The donation, made through UNILAG’s Central Industrial Liaison and Placement Unit (CILPU), aims to support the development of a digital platform for managing student internships. The server
Dr. Matthew Abiodun, an indigene of Ogun State, has made history by winning two top awards at Covenant University’s 18th convocation ceremony. Abiodun was recognised as the Best Graduating Doctoral Degree Student in Mechanical Engineering and the Best Graduating Doctoral Degree Student across the entire College of Engineering. The University’s announcement praised Abiodun for his
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano, has announced plans to confer honourary doctorate degrees on five distinguished Nigerians for their outstanding contributions to national development. The recipients are Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Chief Author Eze, Dr. Adeniyi Raji (SAN), Alhaji Ado Mohammad, and Senator Musa Kwankwaso. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Musa
Miva Open University has officially launched its Lagos Study Centre at 376 Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba, to expand access to higher education across Nigeria. The inauguration, held on April 29, 2025, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the unveiling of the MIND (Miva Interactive Neural Dialogue) platform, an AI-powered learning companion designed to enhance student engagement.
The students’ union of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has distanced itself from the petition submitted by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, calling for the removal of the university’s vice chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, and governing council chairman, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba. The May 2, 2025
President Bola Tinubu’s recent challenge to Nigerian universities to rise to the occasion and develop homegrown technology-driven security solutions has reopened an age-old question: are our universities truly equipped for such a task?At the combined convocation of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Tinubu, represented by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Tanko
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has officially welcomed Professor Adamu Ahmed as its 13th Vice-Chancellor, following a formal handover ceremony held on April 30, 2025, at the university’s Senate Chambers. His appointment, approved by the university’s Governing Council during its 209th Special Meeting on February 5, 2025, took effect on May 1, 2025, marking the
On Workers’ Day, May 1, 2025, Professor A. C. Onyeka, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE), congratulated staff across the university for their dedication and contribution to the institution’s progress. In his message, Professor Onyeka expressed pride in the accomplishments made since he took office on February 10, 2025, stating the
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has commended Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, for its strong commitment to high-quality nursing education. The commendation was made during an official visit by NMCN to the university, which took place this week as part of KHAIRUN’s ongoing efforts to establish a solid foundation for its
