Yetunde Olumide, UNILAG first Emeritus Professor of Medicine, commissions the LUTH dermatology centre Yetunde Olumide, the first Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has commissioned the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) dermatology centre. Describing the centre as a hub of top-notch dermatology care, she emphasised that it will enhance patients’ care
Prof. Ajith Kumar Veetil, VC, Skyline University, Kano Skyline University, Kano, is set to celebrate its fourth convocation ceremony on Saturday, November 14, 2025, at which it will graduate 223 students, including 24 with a first-class degree. Briefing newsmen, Prof. Ajith Kumar Veetil, the vice chancellor of the institution, said the “event marks another remarkable
Mr Stephen Emmanuel, ranked among the world’s top 2 most influential scientists Stephen Emmanuel, an alumnus of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has been ranked among the top 2% scientists in a global ranking conducted by Stanford University and Elsevier. Emmanuel has conducted several research projects in material and environmental chemistry, with a specialisation in
Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has appointed two Deputy Vice-Chancellors to strengthen governance and operational efficiency. Prof Peter Aderonmu assumes the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), while Prof Chiagoziem Otuechere takes office as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Their appointments are pending ratification by the university’s Governing Council. Aderonmu, a University of Jos alumnus with a PhD
Prof Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, has inaugurated a 17-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) to oversee the upcoming 3-day Roundtable on the African Standards Guidelines on Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ASG-QA). The event, part of
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has donated 20 solar-powered tricycles to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to improve campus mobility and promote sustainable energy use. Equipped with lithium-ion batteries and solar panels, each tricycle can travel 130-150 kilometres on a single charge. The units will complement the 20 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles previously
Bowen University Honours Capt. Edward Boyo (2nd left) with Honorary Doctorate Degree Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree, Honoris Causa (Doctor of Business Administration), on Capt. Edward Boyo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Landover Company and Managing Director of Overland Airways.The university conferred the degree on him at its
The Abdul Samad Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has commissioned and transferred ownership of a ₦270 million world-class sports complex to the University of Jos (UNIJOS) at its Naraguta Campus. ASR Africa handed over the sports complex as part of its commitment to supporting educational institutions through infrastructural interventions. Prof. Tanko Ishaya, the vice chancellor of
Kola Daisi University, Ibadan, has celebrated its 5th convocation ceremony for Class 2025.Remi Babalola, the pro-chancellor and former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, while addressing the graduates, described them as “launchpads of innovation and societal impact.” He further described these trailblazers with what it takes to succeed in the modern world.The pro-chancellor said
Prof. Adenike Oladiji, the VC of FUTA The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) will hold its 36th convocation ceremony to award 240 of the 2,747 graduating students a first-class degree. The best graduating student with a 4.98 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will also deliver a speech on Friday, November 14, 2025. Prof. Adenike
