The Sultan Maccido Institute of Leadership at the Peace and Development Centre, Yakubu Gowon University, has honoured Deputy Commissioner of Police and academic, Dr Akeem Adedeji, for his scholarly contributions to academic development. Adedeji, who has been lecturing pro bono at the university for five years, was recognised for donating books to the institution’s library
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has celebrated two of its academics after they were named among the five recipients of the English Scholars’ Association of Nigeria (ESAN)’s highest honour at the association’s annual conference, held at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) in Port Harcourt. The awardees from OAU are Professor E.T.O. Babalola, a member of
The European-American University has confirmed that the honorary doctorate awarded to Hausa musician Dauda Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, is genuine. Dr Josephine Egbuta, Head of African Operations at High-Grade Professional Education Centre Ltd, the university’s international partner, dismissed reports questioning the award’s legitimacy. “Contrary to claims, the honorary doctorate award presented to Rarara is
UNESCO Laureate, Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, has commended Minaret University, Ikirun, for supporting the successful hosting of an international conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Speaking in a telephone interview on Monday, Prof. Aremu, who is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Africa Information Technology
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will be represented at the German Research Foundation (DFG) “Forum: Connect & Exchange” by Professor Njideka Okubadejo, Director of the Centre for Neurological Sciences Research and Training at UNILAG’s College of Medicine. Prof. Okubadejo will co-present the keynote lecture alongside Professor Christine Klein, Director of the Institute of Neurogenetics at
Bayero University Kano (BUK) has insisted that literacy is a key driver of empowerment and inclusive education, describing it as the foundation for sustainable community development. Vice Chancellor, Prof Haruna Musa, made the remarks during the institution’s 2025 International Literacy Day celebration, which also featured the induction of Prof Fatima Muhammad Umar into the university’s
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has invited nominations for the award of honorary degrees at its 2025 Convocation scheduled for December. The university said its Honorary Degrees Committee would soon begin consideration of nominations in line with Statute 18(1) of the University Laws, which allows for the conferment of honorary degrees without examination. According to
Professor Risikat Oladoyin Dauda, the Director of the Distance Learning Institute at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has been named a Fellow of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES). The award was conferred at the society’s 66th Annual Management Conference in Abuja, in recognition of her contributions to economics and commitment to academic excellence. UNILAG Vice-Chancellor,
Dr Prosper Zannu, Head of the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has been recognised among the top 500 communication scholars in Nigeria by Elsevier Scopus SciVal. The annual list, compiled using metrics from the Scopus dataset, highlights the research output of academics across the country. It is
Universities around the world are recognising extraordinary individuals whose influence extends far beyond academia by awarding them honorary doctorates. Unlike earned doctorates, which require years of research and study, these awards celebrate visionaries whose achievements inspire society — from Nobel Prize winners and pioneering scientists to humanitarians, artists and leaders who redefine their fields. Among
