A young Nigerian, Oluwajomiloju Adeparusi, has made the country proud in Ireland after bagging distinctions in nine subjects at the OFiaich Institute of Further Education, Dundalk. Adeparusi studied Business and Computing and came out top in all her courses, earning her admission into the prestigious Trinity College Dublin. She will now study for a combined
Private universities in Nigeria are reshaping their identity as they compete with foreign institutions for students. From updating curricula to modernising campuses and forging international partnerships, the sector is steadily closing the gap. Curriculum reviews are now common, with syllabuses benchmarked against global standards and tailored to employer expectations. Many schools seek international accreditation, providing
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Kayode Adebowale, has called on young academics to model their careers after the values of diligence, honesty, and reliability exemplified by the late Prof. Olusola Ezekiel Ayoola, former Deputy Vice Chancellor. He made the call during the 46th Annual Quantum Probability Conference (QP46), held in honour
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) will graduate 49 students with First Class honours at its 15th convocation ceremony scheduled for September 22–23, 2025. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, disclosed this at a pre-convocation briefing in Osogbo, noting that the achievements reflect the university’s efficiency and commitment to quality education. He announced that a total of 2,851
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof Kayode Adebowale, has called on young academics to emulate the virtues of diligence, integrity, and reliability exemplified by Prof Olusola Ezekiel Ayoola, the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration). Adebowale gave the charge while declaring open the 46th Annual Quantum Probability Conference (QP46) 2025, held in honour
Fountain University, Osogbo (FUO), has announced that its Nursing Class of 2025 achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in the Midwifery Professional Examinations conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The feat, which has drawn celebrations from students, faculty, parents, and administrators, marks a historic milestone for the institution’s nursing department.
Bowen University has been advised to sustain its high standards in physiotherapy training as the institution continues to make strides in healthcare education. At the sixth induction ceremony for 68 new physiotherapy graduates, guest lecturer Prof. Adesola Odole praised Bowen for producing professionals who meet Nigeria’s healthcare needs. Speaking on the theme “The Person Behind
A Nigerian scholar, Racheal Akindiose, has been awarded the SI Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship, making her the only recipient from Nigeria this year. The award will see her pursue a fully funded Master’s degree in Biomedical Surface Science at Malmö University in Sweden. Akindiose studied Biochemistry at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, graduating
Dr Florence Ajimobi, wife of the late former Oyo State Governor and founder of the Technical University, Ibadan, now Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, has commended Miss Daniella Bimbo Kolade, a student of the institution, for winning a global team project competition at a boot camp hosted by the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Ajimobi, speaking
Dr. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the late former Oyo State Governor and founder of Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, has celebrated the success of a student of the institution, Miss Daniella Bimbo Kolade, who emerged overall winner of a team project competition at a boot camp held at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. The former
