The Alakijas have transferred the ownership of the Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital to the Osun State University (UNIOSUN). The handover ceremony took place during a courtesy visit from UNIOSUN’s governing council and management to Apostle (Mrs.) Folorunso Alakija, the chancellor. Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, the Vice Chancellor of UNIOSUN, applauded
Prof. Abdulhameed Danjuma Mambo Nile University has held its 5th inaugural lecture themed, “Beyond Concepts and Concrete: Pathways for Advancing Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure in 21st Century Nigeria.” While delivering the lecture, Prof. Abdulhameed Danjuma Mambo, the Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, mentioned that Nigeria has a housing deficit of 28 million units.
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has partnered with Jubaili Agrotec Limited to train students on modern seed planting techniques and sustainable agricultural practices. The sensitisation session, held at the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), brought together staff, students, and industry experts to explore innovations in seed technology and crop production. Representing the
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), defeated the University of Ibadan (UI) to secure the bronze medal at the recently concluded Monieball 5-Aside Football Tournament in Lagos. Team FUNAAB impressed spectators with their tactical discipline, teamwork, and fighting spirit throughout the contest, earning recognition as one of the tournament’s standout teams. Adebayo Adekanye, a
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State The Imo State House of Assembly has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for establishing the Imo University of Science, Innovation, and Technology in Omuma. The commendation followed a motion by the Chief Whip, Chigozie Nwaneri (APC–Oru East), during Thursday’s plenary in Owerri. Nwaneri described the university as a lasting legacy
Prof. Adenike Oladiji, FUTA Vice-Chancellor The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has received N1 billion from the Federal Government to expand its commercial farming operations under the 2025 Special Intervention Programme for Agricultural Commercial Farms. The approval, conveyed by the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, followed President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement of the intervention
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, Chancellor of Ekiti State Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, has urged Nigeria and other African nations to invest strategically in medical education, research and innovation to reverse the continent’s dependence on foreign healthcare. Speaking at the Nigerian Medical Association’s Healthcare and Medical Expo 2.0 in Abuja, themed “Reversing Medical
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State, to commence academic activities effective November 4, 2025. The development was confirmed by the pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Science and Computing, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, who congratulated the university’s management and commended the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the institution’s founders, for their
Prof. Abayomi Fasina, FUOYE VC A group of concerned staff at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has urged the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to suspend the ongoing vice-chancellorship selection process, citing irregularities and lack of transparency. The group alleged that the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, and the Governing Council Chairman, Senator Victor
The Federal Government has commenced disbursement of interest-free loans to employees of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the rollout at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, describing the initiative as a key part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope
