27 July 2026
Universities

FUNAAB Marks Retirement of Former Vice-Chancellor

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

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Universities

KWASU Don Honoured at Chemistry Conference

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

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States

Edo Teachers Honoured at Excellence Awards

Teachers in Edo State who have made outstanding contributions to education and community development were honoured on Friday at the 8th Salu Oniha Okonofua Foundation Teacher Excellence Awards. The annual event, held in memory of the late philanthropist and educationist, Oniha Okonofua, celebrated teachers and other individuals who have advanced the teaching profession. Speaking at

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Professional Institutes

ILMMD Honours Macduff with Doctoral Research Title

The Institute of Leadership Manpower and Management Development (ILMMD) has conferred an Honorary Doctoral Research Fellow title on Dr. Cosmic Macduff. The honour followed his philanthropic initiatives, leadership in promoting social causes in Nigeria and abroad, and his humanitarian work.  It also recognised his promotion of sexual empowerment, tackling poverty, and enhancing access to education.

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States

Hon. Girei Applauds Fintiri’s Honorary PhD Recognition

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree (PhD Honoris Causa) by the University of Port Harcourt, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and public service. Hon. Salihu Mohammed (Abba Girei), a revered grassroots politician and former member of the House of Representatives, hailed the honour as a “fitting

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