The Governing Council members of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have applauded the institution for its modern-day abattoir under construction. Speaking about the abattoir, the members described it as one that will add value, drive community engagement, and ensure food safety. Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, FUNAAB’s Vice Chancellor, said the abattoir will foster agricultural
Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has called for meaningful partnerships to champion Africa’s participation in adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI). She expressed this at the university’s fifth International Week, themed ‘Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa.” According to her, Africa must start contributing to
Kabiru Akinyemi, a professor of microbiology, has urged the federal government (FG) to educate citizens on drug misuse. He made the call at the 112th Lagos State University (LASU) Inaugural Lecture Series, themed “Itsy Bitsy Animacules In Our Lives: An Unending War And Survival Strategies.” In his speech, he elaborated that the masses should be
Redeemer’s University, Ede, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on gospel filmmaker Mike Bamiloye, philanthropist Omolewa Ahmed, and Sahara Power Group’s Group Managing Director, Kola Adesina, during its 17th convocation ceremony. The ceremony, tagged “The Indomitable Set,” also saw 338 postgraduate students awarded higher degrees and diplomas. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shadrach Akindele said the graduates carried a
Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, recently hosted the 2025 ECWA International Pastors’ Conference, themed “You Will Seek Me and Find Me”. In his address, ECWA President, Rev. Dr Job Ayuba Bagat Mallam, described the conference as a divine appointment aimed at renewal, unity, and empowerment of ministers. He urged pastors to confront insecurity, moral decline,
Adebusuyi Adeniran, a professor of Migration and Development Sociology at Obafemi Awolowo University, has called for the reformation of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to strengthen its structure and responsibilities. Delivering the university’s 407th inaugural lecture, Mr Adeniran said the NIS must evolve into a more functional institution serving as Nigeria’s flagship for border security
Experts and industry leaders on Tuesday convened at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to discuss equitable partnerships and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa’s development. Declaring the International Week open, UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, said the discussions aimed to shape “the narrative of inclusion, innovation and global equity in the age of
The University of Uyo has launched a new institutional policy to combat sexual harassment, reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance against all forms of sexual misconduct. At the official launch held at the TETFund Hall on the main campus, Vice-Chancellor, Prof Nyaudo Ndaeyo, said the policy shows the university’s commitment to justice, accountability and the protection of
Topfaith University has been ranked among Nigeria’s top 10 private universities in the 2025 AD Scientific Index, marking a significant achievement for the three-year-old institution. The AD Scientific Index evaluates universities based on research output, faculty quality, and academic influence. Topfaith’s inclusion places it alongside leading institutions such as Covenant University, Maryam Abacha American University
Hillside University of Science and Technology (HUST) has announced that only students who have paid at least 30 per cent of their tuition fees will be allowed to resume when the new academic session begins in October. In a statement issued on Monday by the Registrar, the university said returning students are to resume between
