27 July 2026
Universities

Otieno-Lumumba Advises Women in Academia

Mrs. Celestine Otieno-Lumumba, guest speaker at the 50th anniversary of UNILORIN Mrs Celestine Otieno-Lumumba, the guest speaker at the 50th anniversary of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, has charged women to be proactive, emphasising that they should seize opportunities rather than wait to be handed them. She said, “Do not give up. Be

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UNILORIN Hosts Valedictory Lecture

UNILORIN held a valedictory lecture to honour Prof. Job Olutimehin Atteh, who retired at age 70 The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, has organised a valedictory lecture to honour Prof. Job Olutimehin Atteh, a former chairman of the institution’s Ceremonials Committee who retired at age 70. Atteh is a scholar in animal production who

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KWASU DVC Seeks Inclusion for Persons with Disability

Prof. Olubukola Christiana Dada, Deputy VC Academic, KWASU Prof. Olubukola Dada, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) at Kwara State University, has urged Nigerians to meaningfully include people living with disabilities in society.Delivering his keynote address at the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration, organised by the Centre for Students with Special Needs at

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ABUAD to Launch Air Purifier in 2026

Mr. Tim Akano, the MD/CEO of New Horizons takes Aare Afe Babalola, founder of ABUAD round the facility The Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ekiti State, is set to launch an air purifier in February 2026. The air purifier, an ICT device for gauging air humidity, will be launched under the supervision of New Horizons

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UNIABUJA Professors Reject New VC Appointment

Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, the newly appointed VC of UNIABUJA The appointment of Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi as the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has met with opposition from some professors. The professors, operating under the Concerned Academic Stakeholders banner, mentioned that the appointment violates the existing eligibility criteria, which include holding a doctoral

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Prof. Fawehinmi Becomes University of Abuja VC

Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, officially assumed office as the 8th substantive VC of UNIABUJA Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi has officially assumed office as the 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, succeeding Prof. Mathew Adamu, who served in an acting capacity since August 11, 2025. His appointment was approved by the University’s Governing Council

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ABU Proposes Integrated Agriculture Blueprint for Zamfara

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, during his visit to the VC of ABU, Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has developed a comprehensive, evidence-based blueprint to advance agricultural productivity and human capacity development in Zamfara State. The proposal was presented to Governor Dauda Lawal during his visit to commission an upgraded Departmental

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Baze Student Wins Inaugural Nigerian Identity Journalism Award

Ubel Albert Ekanem, Baze University student wins inaugural Nigerian Identity Journalism Award Ubel Albert Ekanem, a Mass Communication student at Baze University, has won the maiden Nigerian Identity Journalism Award at the 7th Campus Journalism Awards (CJA) in Abuja. The award, introduced by Youths Digest in partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), recognises young

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Bloc CEO Igboanugo Inducted as CIoD Life Member

Mr. Obum Igboanugo (2nd left), inducted as a Life Member of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) Mr Obum Igboanugo, CEO of The Bloc Group Limited, has been inducted as a Life Member of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) in recognition of his leadership, ethical standards, and transformative impact across real estate,

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UNN Graduates First Cohort of Pharm D Students

UNN has celebrated the graduation of its first Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) cohort The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has celebrated the graduation of its first Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) cohort, marking a key step toward aligning its pharmacy education with global standards. The six-year professional programme retains the scientific foundation of the

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