20 September 2026

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UNILAG Professor Makes History as First Female NYA President

The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has elected Professor Temitope Olabisi Onuminya of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as its new President, marking the first time a woman has led the body since its founding 15 years ago. Prof. Onuminya, a Lecturer at the Department of Botany, is known for her work in Plant Systematics and

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Nigerian Young Academy Elects First Female President

The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has elected Professor Temitope Olabisi Onuminya of the University of Lagos as its new president, the first woman to lead the body in its 15-year history. Professor Onuminya, from the Department of Botany, becomes the Academy’s 8th president. Known for her research in plant systematics and conservation, she has been

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Nigerian Young Academy Pushes Research Ethics

The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting research ethics, protecting intellectual property, and driving innovation as part of its efforts to support Nigeria’s development. This was contained in a communiqué issued after its 15th International Conference, held from August 25 to 28 at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. The four-day event,

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