6 November 2026
Universities

UNIABUJA Law Students to Honour Falana

Barr. Femi Falana (SAN) The University of Abuja chapter of the Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN) will honour renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), for his decades of advocacy for justice and democracy. According to LAWSAN President, Muhammed Akingbolu, the award ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 13, as part of activities

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OOU Workers Protest Over Suspension of Two-Day Work-Free Policy

Non-academic staff of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, staged a protest on Tuesday against the management’s cancellation of the two-day work-free policy, which had been approved by the Ogun State Government as a palliative measure. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union

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Makanjuola Pledges Integrity, Service as LASU Council Member

Bode Makanjuola Newly appointed member of the Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council, Bode Makanjuola, has pledged to serve the institution with integrity, dedication, and a commitment to academic excellence. Makanjuola, who also serves as Chief Executive Officer of Caverton Offshore Support Group, was among the 11-member council approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with the

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TSA Empowers UI Students with Digital Research Skills

Adewale Stephen Olabamiji, TSA founder The Sanguine Academy (TSA) has strengthened its drive for academic excellence and digital empowerment through a Data Analysis Masterclass held at the University of Ibadan (UI). The one-day training, organised in collaboration with the Educational Management Students’ Association (EMSA UI Chapter), exposed participants to practical tools for research data analysis,

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Universities Urged to Partner with Industries and the Government on National Development

Prof Ekanem Ikpi Braide, President of the Nigerian Academy of Science Nigerian universities have been urged to strengthen collaboration with industries, government, and communities to tackle pressing national challenges and drive sustainable development. President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Prof Ekanem Ikpi Braide, made the call while delivering the 20th convocation lecture of Bowen

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EKSU Honours Falaki in Alumni Hall of Fame

Mr. Akinsanmi Falaki The Ekiti State University (EKSU) Alumni Association has inducted Mr Akinsanmi Falaki, a seasoned banker and business executive, into its Hall of Fame (Platinum Category) in recognition of his professional excellence and leadership. Falaki, who earned a B.Sc. in Business Management from the then University of Ado-Ekiti and an MBA in Human

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IUO Organises Entrepreneurship Programme

Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), Edo State, has launched the 2025 Entrepreneurial Skills Acquisition and Employability Training Programme. Prof. Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye, the vice chancellor of the institution, spoke at the opening ceremony, mentioning that the university aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-life applications. Ezemonye reaffirmed, “Our goal is to cultivate a

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Don Honoured with Fellowship

Aminu Ibrahim Sharifai, a Professor of Agronomy and Assistant Director, Extension, Monitoring and Evaluation, ABU, Zaria Aminu Ibrahim Sharifai, a Professor of Agronomy and Assistant Director, Extension, Monitoring and Evaluation, and a member of the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has been honoured with the Fellowship of the Agricultural Society

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PPDC Urges Law Students to Embrace Justice-Driven Practice

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), Chibuzo Ekwekwuo, has charged law students and young lawyers to approach legal education with a focus on social justice and human development. Speaking at the 2025 Law and Humanity Summit in Abuja, themed “The Quintessential Pro Bono Lawyer: Providing Value

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IAR, AATF Hold Media Workshop on Agricultural Biotechnology

The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in partnership with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), has launched a two-day media training workshop on effective communication of agricultural biotechnology. The programme, which began on November 3, 2025, at FAB Hotel, Zaria, brought together spokespersons, scientists and lead farmers involved in Genetically Modified

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