25 July 2026
Universities

Four FUOYE Scholars Make Global Top 2% Scientists List

Four academics from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have been ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists for 2025, according to the annual assessment by the Top Scientists Network (TopSciNet). The ranking evaluates researchers based on citations, publication impact, and contributions to their respective fields. Leading the group is Professor Olayide Samuel Lawal, who placed

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Universities

Nile University Scholars Rank Top Among Scientists

Nile University of Nigeria has announced that three of its academics have been listed among the world’s top two per cent of scientists in the latest global ranking by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier Data Repository. The honourees are Professor Menizibeya Welcome Osain, Head of the Department of Human Physiology; Dr Adekunle Adeleke, Head

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Ministries

Federal Government Challenges Scholars to End Poverty

The Federal Government has called on Nigerian universities to use research and innovation to address poverty, food insecurity and climate change. Minister of State for Humanitarian and Poverty Reduction, Dr Tanko Sununu, delivered the charge at the third annual scientific conference and alumni meeting of the College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Sununu

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Legislature

First Lady Urges Scholars to Embrace Side Hustles

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has encouraged beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) National Scholarship Programme to combine their studies with productive side hustles to prepare for life after graduation. The mid-term assessment and interactive session for the 47 scholars—one from each state and the FCT, now in 300 level—was held in Abuja.

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