25 July 2026
Regulatory

EFCC Establishes Cybercrime Research Centre to Tackle Financial Crimes

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has established an advanced cybercrime research centre to strengthen the fight against financial and online crimes in Nigeria. EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, announced this on Wednesday while delivering the 17th Convocation Lecture of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, titled “Beyond Degrees: Cultivating Purpose, Resilience and Service in

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Institutional Advancement

China, UK Partner to Establish Research Centre in Awka

The Chartered Institute of Educational Practitioners, United Kingdom (CIEPUK), has announced plans to establish a Global Southern Studies/Research Centre (GSSRC) at Paul University, Awka, in partnership with Soochow University, China. The centre, set for inauguration on October 17 at the Nwawka Auditorium, will serve as a hub for research, innovation, and international collaboration across the

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Universities

Lokoja University Opens Centre on Climate Change

The Federal University Lokoja has launched an International Centre for Climate Change, Flood and Environmental Sustainability to address the rising threats of flooding and environmental degradation in Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration, Vice Chancellor Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi said Lokoja, located at the confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue, has suffered severe floods over the years,

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Research

NUS and Google Start New AI Research Centre

The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Google have started a new research centre to work on real-life uses of artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to bring new ideas into education, law, and public health, while also training the next group of AI experts in Singapore. The centre will have a modern testing lab

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