As the University of Lagos (UNILAG) celebrates its 60th anniversary, one of its oldest and most respected arms of the institution—the Faculty of Arts—is seizing the opportunity to reflect on six decades of intellectual influence, social contribution, and cultural leadership. The Faculty, which has produced some of Nigeria’s finest journalists, diplomats, authors, and academics, is
Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, has announced plans to host its 19th Inaugural Lecture on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Peter Mbah Law Auditorium, Enugu. The lecture, titled “Motion Without Movement: A Retrospective Introspection on Curricular Sedimentation in Digital Ontology,” will be delivered by Prof Chidiebere R. Onyia, a Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. According
The Chancellor of NextGen University International, USA, Prof Muhammad Shaik Rafi, has described UNESCO Laureate, Prof Bashiru Aremu, as a trailblazing Nigerian academic whose contributions to global education and technology remain exceptional. In an interview on Thursday, Rafi praised Aremu, the Vice-Chancellor of Crown University International Chartered, USA, for his groundbreaking work in Computer Science
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
The Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State, has honoured Miss Fidelis Chinyere Blessing, a second-year Fine and Applied Arts student, for her exceptional performance in the 2025 COEASU National Scholarship Competition. Blessing emerged as the first runner-up at the national level with 46 points, missing the top spot by a single mark. Earlier,
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
The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has been ranked the 11th best University in Nigeria in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the 2026 assessment year. In a recent statement, the University said the ranking represents an improvement from last year, when it placed 12th among Nigerian institutions. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina,
Claims making the rounds that the University of Ibadan (UI) has overtaken the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to become Nigeria’s best university in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings are misleading. Fresh checks by FactCheck Africa reveal that both UI and UNILAG are ranked within the same global performance band, the 801–1000
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has again been rated as the top university in Nigeria. This is according to the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Released on October 9, 2025, the rankings placed UNILAG and the University of Ibadan jointly in the 801–1000 band globally, out of over 2,100 institutions assessed worldwide.
Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, held its 17th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, marking two decades of academic excellence and moral leadership. The event was highlighted by the emotional valedictory address of Durugbo Joel, who emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student of the 2025 “Indomitable Set” with a perfect 5.0 CGPA in Mechanical Engineering. In
