The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has honoured its former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole, as he turned 70 and retired from active academic service. The College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC) hosted a ceremony on Tuesday at the university’s Green Chamber, attended by academics, staff, students and family members. Speakers, including
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), will hold its 105th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building. The lecture, titled “Financing the Cooperatives: Repayment Culture for Sustainable Agricultural Development,” will be delivered by Professor Dorcas Adetokunbo Adegbite of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management. Professor
Dr Kayode Adewale, a lecturer at Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, has secured a $50,000 international grant in collaboration with Kent State University, Ohio, United States. The grant will support Transformation 1090, a new initiative designed to enhance teacher training and improve student learning outcomes in Nigeria. The project aims to train
Emmanuel Aanu Ajayi, a student of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Kwara State University (KWASU), won First Place at the Digital for All Challenge 2.0 National Finals, held on September 30, 2025, in Abuja. Ajayi secured the national title after earlier victories at the state and regional levels. The competition, regarded as Nigeria’s leading digital
A professor at Kwara State University (KWASU), Aliru Olajide Mustapha, has been conferred with the fellowship of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN). The recognition was announced on Thursday at the society’s 48th Annual International Conference, held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Professor Mustapha, who heads KWASU’s Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry Department and
Kwara State University (KWASU) has held a one-day sensitisation programme for its drivers and mechanics, focusing on health and financial well-being. The event, organised by the university’s Mechanical and Transportation Unit, took place on Friday at the Malete campus. Speaking on behalf of Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Moshood Mahmood Jimba,
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has called on African governments, academia, civil society and the private sector to work together in shaping a future where the continent’s innovation drives global progress. He made the call on Tuesday at the opening of the 9th U6+ International Conference at the University of
Lagos State University (LASU) has begun admissions into its School of Part-Time Studies for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Registrar, Emmanuel Fanu, stated that applications are now open for a range of degree programmes across five faculties: Arts, Communication and Media Studies, Management Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences. Courses on offer include English, Mass Communication,
The Sultan Maccido Institute of Leadership at the Peace and Development Centre, Yakubu Gowon University, has honoured Deputy Commissioner of Police and academic, Dr Akeem Adedeji, for his scholarly contributions to academic development. Adedeji, who has been lecturing pro bono at the university for five years, was recognised for donating books to the institution’s library
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has inaugurated Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole as its 5th Vice-Chancellor, marking the first time a woman will lead the faith-based institution. At the ceremony on Wednesday, Oduwole unveiled a 10-point vision plan focused on academic renewal, infrastructure, research, and financial diversification. She pledged to position ACU as a global brand
