Prof Salihu Moyosore Ajao, a lecturer with the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and the institution’s immediate past chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has been appointed the pioneer Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Kwara State University, Malete. The appointment was contained in a letter sent to him by the Registrar
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof Moji Taibat Bakare-Odunola, has advised all candidates who took part in the school’s POST-UTME exercise to regularly check the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)’s Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) for updates on their admission status. Bakare-Odunola gave the advice recently, after the
The debate over whether Nigeria needs more universities has intensified in recent years. Proponents argue that new institutions could help absorb the country’s growing population of young people eager for higher education. Every year, thousands of qualified applicants are turned away, fuelling calls for expansion. However, critics say the real issue is not access, but
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has dismissed viral claims suggesting that its Radiography programme lacks accreditation. In a statement, the management clarified that the programme currently enjoys interim accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC), which fully allows students to attend lectures, write examinations, graduate, and build careers. The university explained that professional accreditation nationwide
The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, will tomorrow host 100 students to a special lunch aimed at strengthening communication between students and the university management. The event, tagged “Lunch with the Vice-Chancellor,” is the first of its kind since Prof. Ahmed assumed office. It is designed to be held four
The Olubadan-designate of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has called on the University of Ibadan (UI) to work closely with other research institutes in the city to fulfil its mandate and improve the lives of the people. Oba Ladoja, who is also a former governor of Oyo State, gave this advice when the university’s management
A Lagos High Court has stopped the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) from going ahead with the union’s leadership election in the school. Justice Ismaila Ijelu gave the order in a case filed by Comrade Gbenga Adenaiya and six others against Comrade Yusuf Rasaq,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), has exposed an admission racketeering case involving one of its staff members, Mr. Nnaji Kenneth, from the Registry Department. Kenneth allegedly collected ₦400,000 from the mother of a prospective student, promising to secure her son’s admission into the Faculty of Medicine. When the plan failed, the deal was reportedly changed
AcadPass, a fast-growing digital platform for students in Africa, has appointed Professor Mondy Selle Gold as its National Academic Adviser. The move reflects the company’s plan to combine innovation with strong academic mentorship for young people. Prof. Gold is a well-known and respected teacher at Colorado State University in the United States of America. He
About 2,000 medical students and health professionals gathered at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) for the maiden Mission: BRAIN Ilorin Conference, focused on advancing brain health and neurosurgery in underserved communities. The two-day event, themed “Bridging Gaps: Advancing Brain Health Through Science, Ethics and Innovation,” featured keynote lectures, panel sessions, research presentations, and clinical skills
