As the University of Ilorin marks its golden jubilee, it stands tall as one of Nigeria’s most consistent success stories in higher education. From winning three of 17 slots in the Nigerian Universities Doctoral Thesis Award Scheme (NUDTAS) in 2008/2009 — a feat repeated in 2010, 2011, and 2012 — to filing 20 patents in
Prof Adenike Oladiji, Vice-Chancellor of FUTA The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has cautioned its alumni that certificates may be withdrawn if graduates are found to have committed misconduct. Vice-Chancellor Prof Adenike Oladiji issued the warning during the 36th Convocation, where 2,747 students received first-degree honours, including 240 First Class graduates. Oladiji emphasised that
Akindunbi Aduragbemi Isaac (middle), emerged as FUTA’s overall best graduating student, with a record-breaking 4.98 CGP Akindunbi Aduragbemi Isaac of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has made history as the institution’s overall best graduating student, earning a record-breaking 4.98 CGPA. A product of Oyemekun Grammar School in Akure, Akindunbi attributes his success to
Akintunde Sawyerr, NELFUND MD The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has raised alarm over steep tuition hikes across several public tertiary institutions, warning that the increases threaten the sustainability of its student loan scheme. An internal report revealed that universities and polytechnics, including Ekiti State University (EKSU), University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Edo State University,
Dr. Bamigboye Oluwaseun Tosin, of FUOYE The FUOYE Innovation Hub recently hosted LearnTech 2.0, attracting students, staff and tech enthusiasts for a knowledge-sharing session on productivity and emotional intelligence. The event aimed to strengthen innovation and technological skills across the university community. In his opening remarks, Prof O. S. Ayanda, Director of Innovation and Digital
Ekundayo Faith Oyindamola of FUOYE formally launched her new book, ‘Knowing Your First Enemy as an Undergraduate’ Ekundayo Faith Oyindamola has launched her new book, “Knowing Your First Enemy as an Undergraduate”, at the FUOYE Innovation Hub, drawing academics, students, and parents to an event celebrating discipline, self-awareness, and personal responsibility. Prof. O. S. Ayanda,
Dr. Sola Balogun (middle), a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Media Arts at FUOYE Dr Sola Balogun, a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Media Arts at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has been recognised as an outstanding Arts and Culture Icon by the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) during the 2025
Prof Ighodaro Igben (middle), Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Benin (UNIBEN). The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) hosted its first-ever public lecture, aimed at bridging the gap between academic research and practical applications in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.Dean of the Faculty, Prof Ighodaro Igben, highlighted
A total of 198 students at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State, have earned First Class degrees out of 14,083 graduates at the institution’s 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremony. Vice Chancellor Prof Edoba Omoregie revealed that 4,217 students obtained Second Class Upper, 7,928 received Second Class Lower, and 578 were awarded Third Class
Two children, aged six and eight, have died in a late-night fire that gutted a makeshift building near Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rivers State. An eyewitness, identified only as Esther, said the fire may have been sparked by a candle. She explained that the older children tried to rescue their younger siblings but
