6 November 2026
Universities

Kaduna State University Hosts Workshop on AI in Laboratory Technology

Kaduna State University (KASU) hosted the first in-house sensitisation workshop on “Artificial Intelligence: Fundamentals and Application in Laboratory Technology, Workshop and Studio in Tertiary Institutions” on October 14 2025. Organised by the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), KASU Branch, the workshop brought together laboratory technologists, scientists, researchers, and postgraduate students at the University’s Multipurpose

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KASU Hosts Maiden “Pitch Day” to Promote Student Innovation

Kaduna State University (KASU) held its first-ever “Pitch Day” on October 13 2025, at the University’s 500-seater Pharmacy Hall, aiming to foster entrepreneurship and innovation among students. The event, themed “Your Idea is Powerful: Let’s Build It Together”, brought together students, staff, and entrepreneurs. Key attendees included Dr Jamila Mohammed, Director of the Entrepreneurship Research

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KASU Launches Book Honouring Rev. Dr Yunusa

Kaduna State University (KASU) has held a public presentation and book launch to honour Rev. (Dr.) Yunusa Sabi Nmadu Jnr, highlighting the intersections of faith, the Church, and service to humanity. The event, held on October 11 2025, featured the book titled Faith, Church, and Service to Humanity, which was formally unveiled by Prof. Barnabas

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EKSU Highlights Engineering’s Role in Tackling Climate Change

The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has said engineering and technology are crucial for addressing the challenges of climate change. He made the remarks during the opening of the University’s 5th International Conference of the Faculty of Engineering, held in Ado-Ekiti, which drew participants from across Nigeria and beyond. Professor

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Five COOU Lecturers Named Among World’s Top Scientists

Five lecturers from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) have been listed among the world’s top scientists in the 2025–2026 AD Scientific Index Rankings. The AD Scientific Index is a global platform that evaluates researchers and institutions based on research output, citations, and academic impact. The ranking provides international visibility and recognition for outstanding scientists. Leading

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FUTIA Vice-Chancellor Receives Leadership Award at UNIUYO Conference

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), Akwa Ibom State, Professor Leo Daniel, has received an Award for Excellence in Leadership from the Faculty of Education, University of Uyo. The award was presented during the 12th Annual National Conference on Education, held on Saturday at the Onyema Ugochukwu Auditorium, University of

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FUHSI Appoints First Set of Professors

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI), has announced the appointment of its first set of professors, marking a milestone in the institution’s academic development. According to the University’s Appointment and Promotion Committee, the newly promoted scholars are Professor S.O. Jimoh, Professor A.K. Salau, and Professor E.M. Balogun. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Akeem Lasisi, congratulated the

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FUNAAB Insists on Quality as Pro-Chancellor Leads Project Inspection

The Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has restated its zero-tolerance stance on abandoned or substandard projects, following an extensive inspection of key infrastructure across the campus. Leading the exercise, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, said the tour was part of efforts to ensure transparency and

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FUNAAB Strengthens Agripreneur Ties to Boost Output

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has strengthened partnerships with agripreneurs to expand its food production projects across Ogun State. The University’s Pro-Chancellor, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, stated this during a tour of FUNAAB’s partner farms, where he commended the progress recorded through collaborations with private agricultural enterprises. Accompanied by Vice-Chancellor Professor Babatunde Kehinde

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Federal University Oye-Ekiti Opens Application for New Vice-Chancellor

The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, has announced the commencement of the selection process for a new Vice-Chancellor, as the position becomes vacant in February 2026. In a statement signed by the Registrar, Mufutau Ibrahim, the Council invited applications from qualified academics to lead the institution, one of the universities

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