Prof. Emeritus Peter Okebukola, former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) Prof. Emeritus Peter Okebukola, a former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), is set to unveil the African Scholarly Referencing Style (ASRS), Africa’s first-owned referencing style. Addressing newsmen, Okebukola, stated that the ASRS will fill a “longstanding gap in global
The Concerned Sons and Daughters of Ikoga-Zebbe, a group in Badagry Local Government, Lagos State, has appealed to the state government to lift the ban on the reinstatement of Dr Tony Dansu and the other four officials of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Lagos State University (ASUU-LASU). While the LASU Governing Council had mentioned
The inaugural Nnamdi Azikiwe’s Memorial Lecture hosted by University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Enugu The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, hosted the inaugural edition of Nnamdi Azikiwe’s Memorial Lecture, themed ‘The Nnamdi Azikiwe Political Philosophy: Lessons for Good Governance and Development,’ on Friday, November 14, 2025. Analysing Azikiwe’s impact, Success Obioma Akagburuonye, a
Dignitaries at the Agroween Recognition Awards (ARA) 2025 Intergenerational Rescue Foundation Inc. has collaborated with the Social Work Department of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to organise Agroween 2025 and the ARA Awards. The event welcomed several academics who addressed the current security issues and suggested solutions to improve agriculture in the country. While delivering
Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, has donated a fully equipped two-storey building and N10 million to the Alliance Française Kano to enhance its operations and sustainability. The ultramodern facility, unveiled in Kano by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, features classrooms, digital language labs, multimedia studios, a digital
Prof. Casmir Anyanwu, VC, Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, will graduate 1,800 students at its 23rd convocation, including 120 First Class honorees. Honorary degrees will also be conferred during the ceremony scheduled for Friday. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Casmir Anyanwu highlighted the university’s uninterrupted academic calendar spanning 26 years, noting its commitment
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved full scholarships for all qualified indigenes pursuing health-related courses at Igbinedion University, Benin City, Edo State.The Executive Secretary of Zamfara State Scholarship Board, Prof. Rasheedah Liman, said the selected students were screened and interviewed before being sent to the university to commence
Mr. Babatunde Ogala, SAN, Chairman of LASU Governing Council Concerned indigenes of Ikoga-Zebbe, Badagry, Lagos, have petitioned the Chairman of Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council, Mr Babatunde Ogala, SAN, over the alleged wrongful dismissal of Dr Tony Dansu and four other lecturers. The lecturers were reportedly dismissed in 2017 and 2019. In the letter,
Adewumi Falode, professor of International Relations and Strategic Studies at LASU A professor of International Relations and Strategic Studies at Lagos State University (LASU), Adewumi Falode, has warned that federalism will remain ineffective in Nigeria unless it is adapted to the country’s historical and educational realities. He delivered the position during the university’s 115th inaugural
Prof. Sadiq Yusuf, Vice Chancellor, Newgate University Minna Newgate University Minna will graduate 207 students at its maiden convocation next Wednesday, December 3, with 14 earning first-class honours. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sadiq Yusuf disclosed this during a briefing for reporters in Minna. He said 81 students earned second-class upper division, 88 second-class lower, and 24 third-class
