UAES, FUNAAB train rural farmers on climate finance Rural farmers in Nigeria could soon tap into global climate finance, thanks to a new initiative that seeks to turn sustainable farming into a pipeline for climate funding. At a one-day workshop held at the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES) in Umuagwo, Imo State, experts
Prof. Foluso Ayeni, a Nigerian professor of Information Systems at the Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis Kaduna State University (KASU) is at the forefront of Africa’s growing artificial intelligence (AI) movement with a compelling two-part seminar that unpacks both the promise and pitfalls of the technology. Held under the themes “Generative AI in Sub-Saharan Africa:
Prof Olufemi Peters, NOUN VC, bags ICDE 2025 global prize of excellence Prof Olufemi Peters, Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has been awarded the 2025 Individual Prize of Excellence by the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE). The honour, presented in Wellington, New Zealand, recognises outstanding leadership and impact
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) celebrated Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri on November 5, 2025, with a landmark triple event: the unveiling of a book on his leadership, the institution of a Professorial Chair in Leadership and Good Governance, and a public lecture.The ceremony, held at Tayo Aderinokun Hall, was organised by UNILAG Consultancy Services
Hadi Sirika, former Aviation Minister Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has appointed former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU) Governing Council.The four-year appointment, effective from October, was announced by the state government’s press office. Sirika is currently facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, has announced its 37th and 38th Combined Convocation Ceremony for Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the university’s Convocation Arena. The event will celebrate academic excellence by awarding degrees, diplomas, and honorary distinctions across all faculties. Ahead of the ceremony, a two-day Convocation Exhibition will be
Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, NUC Executive Secretary The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BUSAST) in Ihugh, Vandeikya LGA.The decision follows the submission of the university’s Academic Brief, Physical Master Plan, and University Law by the state government. Speaking during the presentation of the
Prof Juwon Arotiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), UI The University of Ibadan (UI) integrated health awareness into its 2024 convocation celebrations with a yearly health walk as part of the “Institutional Journey of Health” campaign, aimed at promoting preventive wellness among staff and students. Road posters displayed messages encouraging exercise, balanced diets, regular medical check-ups, and
Prof Samuel Nzotta, Vice Chancellor, Amadeus University Amadeus University has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer programmes in Law, Medicine and Surgery, and Pharmacy, starting with the 2025/2026 session. Vice-Chancellor Prof Samuel Nzotta said the approval followed a thorough evaluation of the university’s academic and human resources. He confirmed that admissions
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, Chancellor of Ekiti State University Dr Tunji Olowolafe, Chancellor of Ekiti State University and Chairman of the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation, has urged government, industry and academia to collaborate in building a $1 trillion Nigerian digital economy by 2030. Speaking at the Digital Nigeria International Conference 2025 in Abuja, Olowolafe stated that digital
