25 July 2026

academic collaboration

Colleges

College to Run University Courses

Crown Point International College of Health Sciences, Management, and Technology, Ogun State, has been authorised to run courses offered at the Havilla University-Nde Ikom (HUNI), Cross River State. The college received approval during the visit of Honourable Jones Ayuk Ojong Tangban, Havilla University’s Chancellor, during which it signed a 5-year memorandum of understanding to establish

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Research

National Mathematical Centre Partners with Universities for Advanced Research

The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has announced plans to partner with the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to strengthen teaching, learning, and research in mathematical sciences. The Centre’s Director-General, Professor Promise Mebine, disclosed this during a meeting of the NMC Governing Council, according to a

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Universities

Aremu Praises Ghana University on ICT, Health Conference

Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, Chairman of Africa Information Technology Consultancy, has commended Kings and Queens University College, Ghana, for hosting an international conference on Public Health Science Information in the era of ICT. Speaking in a telephone interview on Friday, Aremu said the conference created a vital platform for scholars, guest lecturers, and participants to

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Institutional Advancement

MAAUN, Canadian Institution Partner on Training, Student Exchange, and others

MAAUN Group of Universities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada, on online English Language Training, student exchange and other areas of mutual benefit. MAAUN Group comprises the Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja, the Franco-British International University, Kaduna, the Maryam Abacha American University of Niger, Maradi

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Institutional Advancement

UNILORIN, UK University Partner on Kids Brain Development Camp

The University of Ilorin Senate Research Grant 2025 has collaborated with the University of the West of England, Bristol, on a two-week pilot programme to promote nutrition and brain development among children. The initiative, tagged Brain Farm Kids Camp 2025, was held from August 25 to September 5 at Chaste Intellect International School, Ilorin, with

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Research

FUTMINNA, FRSC Strengthen Partnership on Research

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have agreed to expand collaboration in road safety education, transport research, and data sharing. The agreement followed a visit by the new FRSC Niger State Sector Commander, Aishat Sa’adu, to the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, on Tuesday. Sa’adu said

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Universities

UNILAG Attempts Tech Transfer

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is positioning itself as a hub for innovation with its bold Technology Transfer Ambassador Programme (TTAP) Bootcamp, held July 22 and 24 at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre. The two-day training, spearheaded by the Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO), was designed to groom ambassadors who will scout, protect,

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CSR in Education

US Consulate’s Visit Sparks Innovation Dreams at OAU

A quiet diplomatic storm brewed recently as a delegation from the US Consulate touched down at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), raising hopes of a transatlantic alliance that could take Nigerian academia into a new era of innovation, research, and global influence. It was a day of handshakes, smiles, and big ideas at OAU’s African Centre

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Universities

Ruhr West University Visits Covenant University, Promises Stronger Academic Partnership

Covenant University recently welcomed a team from Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences in Düsseldorf, Germany. The visit was meant to strengthen the partnership between the two schools. The team was led by Professor Felix Meckmann, who stated that the visit had been delayed for a long time due to travel restrictions and safety concerns.

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News

Egypt Eyes Stronger Academic Ties with Belgium’s VU

Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Ayman Ashour, met with Professor Jan Danckaert, President of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Brussels on April 15, 2025, to explore new academic and research collaborations between Egyptian universities and the Belgian institution. The meeting focused on establishing joint academic programmes, research initiatives, student exchanges, and

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