A distinguished alumnus of Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Dr David Nwachukwu, has completed his PhD in Medical Microbiology at the University of Port Harcourt. Dr Nwachukwu, a member of the university’s pioneer undergraduate cohort, graduated in 2019 from the Department of Biological Sciences, where he served as valedictorian. He currently lectures at the Basic Sciences Unit
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) has announced a new annual ₦500,000 prize for its Faculty of Law, funded by alumna Summer Okibe, a UN Development Programme analyst and climate-justice advocate. The award, to run for the next five years, will recognise the best graduating female law student for academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to the
The University of Ibadan (UI) has been named Nigeria’s top university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. The Ibadan-based federal institution, ranked between 801 and 1,000 globally, rose from fourth place in 2025, overtaking Covenant University, which had led Nigeria in 2024 and 2025. The assessment of 2,191 universities from 115
Kenyon International West Africa Company Ltd has awarded scholarships worth ₦2.5 million to five engineering students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. Each beneficiary will receive ₦500,000 annually under the company’s undergraduate scholarship scheme, which was announced during its 10th anniversary celebration in Lagos on September 12, 2025. The recipients — Israel Ayeni (Mechatronics Engineering),
The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, has emerged as Nigeria’s top tertiary institution in the latest national ranking conducted by Pole Global Marketing, an international evaluation body, based on the implementation and adoption of Blackboard, as directed by the Federal Ministry of Education. The ranking, which assessed over 180 institutions including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education,
Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, held its 19th Awards and Recognition Day on Thursday, September 25, 2025, to honour outstanding staff, students, and notable Nigerians. The event, held at the University Auditorium, also formed part of the activities leading up to the school’s 17th Convocation Ceremony. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, in his keynote address,
A Lagos student, Oluwadarasimi Idowu of Ferscoat School, Ipaja, has emerged the overall winner of the 2025 National Mathematics Competition (NMC). The contest, held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, featured finalists drawn from all 36 states of the federation. Idowu, representing Lagos in the senior category, beat 21 other contestants to secure first place. Benue
The University of Ibadan (UI), Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), and several other Nigerian universities have gained international recognition, as a number of their scholars were named among the world’s top 2% of scientists for 2025. The list, released by the Top Scientists Network (TopSciNet) at Stanford University, ranks researchers worldwide based on their citations, productivity,
Oluwadamilare Dauda, a final-year PhD student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), has brought pride to Nigeria after winning the Young Scientist Award from the National Veterinary School of Toulouse in France. Dauda earned the honour through his groundbreaking research on how blackflies spread onchocerciasis, popularly known as river blindness, in parts of southwestern Nigeria. The
Four academics from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have been ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists for 2025, according to the annual assessment by the Top Scientists Network (TopSciNet). The ranking evaluates researchers based on citations, publication impact, and contributions to their respective fields. Leading the group is Professor Olayide Samuel Lawal, who placed
