5 November 2026
Universities

UMYU Unions Suspend Strike After Government Talks

Senator Ibrahim Ida, UMYU’s chancellor The four internal unions at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina — ASUU, SSANU, NASU, and NAAT — have suspended their ongoing industrial action following successful negotiations with a committee set up by the Katsina State Government. In a joint statement released on Thursday night, union leaders Murtala Abdullahi and

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ABU Memo Secures Historic Boost for Food Security

A historic milestone has been achieved by the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, as the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) approved an IAR memorandum for the first time in the Council’s history. The announcement was made during the 47th regular meeting of the Council held on November

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Nigeria Turns to Agroecology for Food Security

Prof. Ado A. Yusuf, Executive Director, Institute for Agricultural Research of ABU In an effort to address climate pressures and bolster Nigeria’s national food systems, stakeholders are embracing agroecology as a practical, climate-resilient approach to sustainable farming. The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has taken the lead in hosting a

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Ahmadu Bello University Celebrates Weed Science Pioneer

Prof. Dauda B. Ishaya, celebrated by Institute for Agricultural Research of ABU Ahmadu Bello University’s Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) is celebrating one of its leading scholars, Professor Dauda B. Ishaya, following his recognition as a Fellow of the Weed Science Society of Nigeria (WSSN). The award was conferred during the 51st Annual WSSN Conference

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Achievers Raises New Professors, Strengthens Academic Core

Achievers University has confirmed the promotion of two academics to the rank of Professor and six others to Reader, in a move that strengthens its senior faculty and underscores its commitment to academic excellence. The approvals were made at the university’s 40th Governing Council meeting, reflecting a broader strategy to expand its research capacity and

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Achievers University Names New Registrar Amid Growth Drive

Mr Sulaiman Adebayo Olagunju, appointed as Achievers University fourth Registrar Achievers University has appointed Mr Sulaiman Adebayo Olagunju as its fourth Registrar, in a move seen as pivotal to its ongoing institutional expansion. The decision was ratified at the university’s 40th Governing Council meeting, held on November 6. Mr Olagunju, a seasoned administrator and public

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Achievers University Welcomes New Nurses Into the Profession

Nursing and Midwifery Council inducts 163 Achievers University graduates at 6TH oath-taking ceremony The future of Nigerian healthcare got a fresh boost as 163 newly trained nurses took their professional oath at Achievers University, Owo, marking the Faculty of Nursing Science’s 6th induction ceremony. In a solemn gathering at the Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Auditorium,

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LASUED Bids Farewell to Beloved Music Educator

Mr. Oyesiku Oluwafunmilola, a revered music educator bowed out after decades of service at LASUED At Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), music and memories blended in harmony as colleagues, students, and family gathered to celebrate the retirement of Mr Oyesiku Oluwafunmilola, a revered music educator who turned 65 and bowed out after decades of

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LASUED Tells Its Story Through Art

Fine and Applied Arts students of LASUED recently unveiled ‘Resonance Beyond Time’ exhibition Art has become a powerful medium of expression at Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), where Fine and Applied Arts students recently unveiled works that explored personal and collective identities under the theme “Resonance Beyond Time.” The exhibition, held at the university’s

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LASUED Pushes for Safe AI Integration in Health Education

Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has called for a careful yet ambitious integration of artificial intelligence into school health programmes, as it hosted academics, educators, and researchers for the 37th Annual National Conference of the School Health Learners Educators and Professional Association of Nigeria (SHEPAN). The five-day conference, held at the Senator Oluremi Tinubu

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