The Provost of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun, Dr Lasisi A. Jimoh, has been named the Best Provost (State) in the Southwest by the Committee of Public Relations and Information Officers in Colleges of Education, Nigeria (COPRECOEN). The award was presented during COPRECOEN’s 28th Anniversary and Annual General Meeting, held on October 2, 2025,
The Governing Council of the Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, has appointed Dr Kayode Gboyega Oyeniran (CLN) as the substantive University Librarian after a competitive selection process. Dr Oyeniran, who previously served in an acting capacity for over a year, was confirmed following his outstanding performance and administrative achievements. During his tenure as Acting
Residents of Ede, Osun State, received free medical care on Saturday, September 20, as medical students from Obafemi Awolowo University, under the banner of the IFUMSA Health Awareness Club, held their annual outreach programme. Over 30 medical professionals and 80 student volunteers attended the event. During the events, they provided vital services, including health checks
Medical students from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have provided free healthcare services to residents of Ede, Osun State, as part of their annual outreach programme. The initiative, organised by the OAU Medical Students’ Association through its Ifumsa Health Awareness Club, involved about 80 medical, dental, and pharmacy students, supported by five surgeons, four anaesthetists, and
Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced that the Alternative High School for Girls in Osogbo will officially begin academic activities on September 22, 2025, as schools across the state resume for the first term. The school, built by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and handed over to the state government in December 2024, is designed
The Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI), Osun State, will commence academic activities in October with five foundational faculties, the Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed. The university, recently established by the Federal Government, will run faculties of Agriculture, Natural and Applied Sciences, Renewable Natural Resources, Animal Production and Management, and Social
The Osun State Government has banned elaborate graduation ceremonies for nursery and kindergarten pupils in both public and private schools. The Ministry of Education announced the policy on Thursday, saying it was aimed at curbing what it described as an unnecessary financial burden on parents and the growing commercialisation of early childhood education. In a
Osun State has rolled out thousands of new teaching materials, textbooks and classroom furniture ahead of the new academic session starting on Monday. At a ceremony in Osogbo, officials said the move was aimed at easing the pressure on public schools, where pupils are often forced to bring chairs from home due to shortages. The
The Osun State Government has launched the first cohort of its free digital skills training programme in a significant move to promote youth empowerment and digital innovation. The flagship initiative under Governor Ademola Adeleke’s 5 Point Development Agenda is being implemented through a strategic partnership between the Office of the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development
The Osun State Government has opened entries for its 2025 Independence Day Essay Competition, inviting students from secondary schools and tertiary institutions to take part. The initiative, announced on Tuesday, aims to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary while encouraging young people to reflect on the country’s past and future. Two themes have been set for
