5 November 2026
Universities

LASG Urges New Doctors to Stay, Serve Nigeria

Olufemi Idowu, Provost, Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) inducted 77 doctors and 10 dentists on Tuesday, appealing to them to resist leaving Nigeria for overseas opportunities.Provost Olufemi Idowu praised the graduates for completing rigorous training and urged them to practice with compassion and empathy. “Your

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Bingham VC Attributes Success to Two-Decade Commitment

Prof. Haruna Ayuba, Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University Prof Haruna Ayuba, Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, has credited the institution’s academic achievements to 20 years of commitment to excellence, spiritual grounding, and societal development. He made the remarks ahead of the university’s 6th convocation at its Karu campus, Nasarawa State. Ayuba said the convocation not only celebrates

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82 Bingham Students Graduate with First Class Degrees

Bingham University in Karu, Nasarawa State, will graduate 1,576 students at its 6th convocation Bingham University in Karu, Nasarawa State, will graduate 1,576 students at its 6th convocation on Saturday. Among the graduands, 82 earned first-class degrees, 464 obtained second-class upper degrees, 260 second-class lower degrees, 40 third-class degrees, and two pass degrees. Vice-Chancellor Prof

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Netherlands Seeks Partnership with ABUAD

Michel Deelen, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Nigeria The Ambassador of the Netherlands to Nigeria, Michel Deelen, has called for collaboration with Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), in the fields of education and agriculture. He described ABUAD as a model of academic and technological excellence comparable to leading American universities. During a tour of the

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AAU Biochemistry Department Gets Solar Power Upgrade

Executives of Biochemistry Alumni Association (Class 2000) of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, with the VC, Prof. Eunice Omonzejie The Biochemistry Alumni Association (Class of 2000) at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has commissioned a 10 KVA solar inverter power system for the department to tackle electricity challenges. The project, tagged “Lighting the Path for

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NLA President Urges Librarians to Embrace Emerging Technologies

Dr. Lawal Umar, President of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) The President of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Dr Lawal Umar, has reaffirmed the central role of cataloguing, classification and indexing in practical librarianship. Represented by the Association’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sylvester Ebhonu, Dr Umar delivered his goodwill message at the 45th Annual Seminar/Workshop

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PAP Begins Second Phase of Laptop Distribution

Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has commenced the second phase of laptop distribution to its scholarship beneficiaries for the 2024/2025 academic session across Nigerian universities. According to PAP Administrator Dr Dennis Otuaro, the initiative is designed to enhance learning and research outcomes for beneficiaries. Over 663 final-year

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Zamfara Backs New Federal Medical University in Tsafe

Prof. Ibrahim Yakasai, the VC, FUMSHT, Tsafe and management team courtesy visit to Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State The Zamfara State Government has pledged full support for the newly established Federal University of Medical Sciences and Health Technology, Tsafe. Governor Dauda Lawal made the commitment while receiving the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Yakasai, and

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Umahi University Champions Research Collaboration and Policy Innovation

Prof Jesse Uneke, DUFUHS Vice Chancellor David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu, has taken a leading role in advancing academic innovation and research partnerships in Nigeria through its National Summit on Inter-University Collaboration, Access to TETFund Research Fund and Moving Research to Policy.The one-day summit gathered academics and policymakers to develop strategies

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Take Charge or Fail – Covenant University Chancellor Warns Youths

Bishop David Oyedepo, Chancellor of Covenant University The Chancellor of Covenant University, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged Nigerian youths to take full responsibility for their lives, warning that failure awaits anyone who shirks it.Speaking in an interview in Ota, Ogun State, Oyedepo said responsibility is the price of greatness, stressing that no one fails until

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