5 h. ago NOUN Set To Host Africa’s Biggest Digital Learning Conference

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is preparing to host the MoodleMoot Africa 2025 Conference, set to be the largest digital learning event in Africa. The conference will take place from October 8 to 10 in Abuja, with over 24 countries and approximately 400 delegates expected to attend. Professor Olufemi Peters, the Vice Chancellor […]

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12 h. ago My uncles think I’ll be a great trial attorney, become Chief Justice of Nigeria one day — Susan Omeh, lawyer, Harvard Law School master’s student

Tribune Online My uncles think I’ll be a great trial attorney, become Chief Justice of Nigeria one day — Susan Omeh, lawyer, Harvard Law School master’s student Susan Omeh graduated in the top three per cent and received the Icon Female Law Student Award from the Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria. She also bagged a First Class from the Nigerian Law School. For her Master’s in Law (LLM) programme, she received admission offers from Harvard Law School, Columbia Law School, and […] My uncles think I’ll be a great trial attorney, become Chief Justice of Nigeria one day — Susan Omeh, lawyer, Harvard Law School master’s student Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Kebbi Gov approves N449.193m for accreditation of Health College in Aliero University

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris has approved the sum of N449,193,400.8 for the accreditation of the College of Health Sciences, Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology,Aliero (AFUSTA). Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University,Mallam Mustapha Mansur Ango confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in […] The post Kebbi Gov approves N449.193m for accreditation of Health College in Aliero University appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago UNILAG don, Ojudu seek urgent action in fixing Nigeria’s economy 

Tribune Online UNILAG don, Ojudu seek urgent action in fixing Nigeria’s economy  A professor of Economics at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Olufemi Saibu, has raised the alarm that the country is bleeding and at the brink of monumental crisis due to the persistent structural inequality in the society. He explained that the age-long uneven development, policy neglected, and elite capture have all contributed to the […] UNILAG don, Ojudu seek urgent action in fixing Nigeria’s economy  Tribune Online

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6 d. ago TETFund Disburses N70bn To 18 Universities For Mini Grid Power Project

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has allocated N70 billion to 18 institutions across Nigeria for a Mini Grid Power Project under its 2025 intervention cycle. The announcement was made on Friday, by Board of Trustees (BOT) member for the South-South Zone, Aboh Uduyok, during the 2025 town hall meeting for stakeholders of TETFund beneficiary […] The post TETFund Disburses N70bn To 18 Universities For Mini Grid Power Project appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Prof Gwarzo denies selling Canadian University of Nigeria for $50m

Tribune Online Prof Gwarzo denies selling Canadian University of Nigeria for $50m The President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has firmly debunked reports circulating in the media claiming he has sold the Canadian University of Nigeria... Prof Gwarzo denies selling Canadian University of Nigeria for $50m Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Prof. Gwarzo Denies Selling Canadian Varsity, Vows To Uphold Legacy In Education

The President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has firmly denied reports circulating in the media claiming that he sold the Canadian University of Nigeria in Abuja, to foreign investors for $50million Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Africa Entrepreneurship Summit that’s taking place in Luanda, Angola, on Thursday, Professor […]

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8 d. ago 2 Male Suspects Remanded In Prison Over Murder At UNN Premises

Two principal male suspects identified as Ezema Onyedikachi ( 27) and Ugwu Chigozie Anthony (21), who were arrested for allegedly killing one Nweze Chiebonam (29) during a bonfire at the University of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka, Enugu State, have been arraigned in court and subsequently remanded in a correctional centre. The deceased, Chiebonam Nweze, was a […]

Events

9 d. ago Nigeria needs political will to deal with foreign mercenaries, proliferation of arms –Don

From: Jude Owuamanam, Jos A professor of Political Economy and Development Studies, University of Jos, Prof. Dung Pam Sha has said that Nigeria needs a strong political will to deal with foreign mercenaries and insurgents recruited to perpetuate violence in the country, especially in North Central Nigeria. He also said that the country needs to […] The post Nigeria needs political will to deal with foreign mercenaries, proliferation of arms –Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Hypertension: Gowon Varsity’s Team Steps Up Salt Reduction Campaign

The Nigeria Sodium Study Team, in partnership with the Yakubu Gowon University’s Cardiovascular Research Centre, has intensified its salt reduction awareness campaign to reach wider population segments. The campaign initially targeted students in universities across the country’s geopolitical zones, has now been scaled up to reach every Nigerian through mass media and grassroots channels, raising […]

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1 week ago NHIA expands maternal health initiative to neonatal care in Kano 

Tribune Online NHIA expands maternal health initiative to neonatal care in Kano  The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), on Wednesday, launched the pilot of the Neonatal component of the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) in Kano State, a decisive step in advancing Nigeria’s progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The initiative, which builds on the success of NHIA’s maternal programme, was formally inaugurated during a […] NHIA expands maternal health initiative to neonatal care in Kano  Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nile Varsity VC, Prof. Dilli Dogo, Conferred Distinguished Fellowship Award By National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria

On September 18, 2025, the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) conferred its prestigious Distinguished Fellowship Award (DFMC) on the Vice-Chancellor of Nile University of Nigeria, Professor Dilli Dogo, FNAMed. The award, which was conferred during the College’s 43rd Convocation Ceremony, recognizes Prof. Dogo’s exceptional contributions to medicine, higher education, and national development. A […]

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2 w. ago 2025 UTME: JAMB announces new date for final assessment of underage candidates

Tribune Online 2025 UTME: JAMB announces new date for final assessment of underage candidates The defaulting universities include the University of Lagos (39 candidates), Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja (18), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (15), University of Abuja (12), and University of Uyo (9), among others. 2025 UTME: JAMB announces new date for final assessment of underage candidates Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NOUN Academicians Secure Patent Rights For Groundbreaking Inventions

Academic staff of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have recorded landmark achievements in research and innovation as some of them were awarded patent rights by the Federal Government. According to a press statement by the director of Media and Publicity, NOUN, Ibrahim Sheme, leading the awardees is Dr. Musa Runde of NOUN’s Department […]

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2 w. ago Why govt is number one enemy of private institutions in Nigeria — Olatunji, Pro

Tribune Online Why govt is number one enemy of private institutions in Nigeria — Olatunji, Pro-Chancellor, Trinity University Pastor Samuel Olatunji is the Pro-Chancellor\Chairman of Governing Council, Trinity University, Lagos. He shares insights, in this exclusive interview with TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE, into why government is the major enemy of private schools and why institutions such as CBN were unattractive to young graduates for employment back then, among other issues. Excerpts: How would you compare […] Why govt is number one enemy of private institutions in Nigeria — Olatunji, Pro-Chancellor, Trinity University Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Okpa: Enugu’s heritage delicacy that defies class, wins universal love

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu At dawn in Enugu, as the mist slowly lifts over the city’s rolling hills, the aroma of freshly cooked okpa drifts through markets, bus parks and roadside stalls. Wrapped in nylons or banana leaves, still steaming, the orange-hued pudding is not just a meal; it is a cultural signature, a unifier […] The post Okpa: Enugu’s heritage delicacy that defies class, wins universal love appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago DevEast Ignites Innovation And Youth Empowerment At 2025 Entrepreneurship Week

Enterprise Development Center, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria – 8th September 2025 DevEast hosted the 2025 edition of its Entrepreneurship Week on July 15, 16, and 18 at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), delivering a dynamic three-day event that celebrated innovation, inspired entrepreneurial thinking, and fostered mentorship among students and faculty. The […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria must embrace nanotech revolution for sustainable growth – Kabantiyok

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Metallurgical and Materials Engineer, Engr. Reuben Kabantiyok, has called on Nigeria to urgently embrace nanotechnology and materials research as a pathway to sustainable development, warning that continued dependence on imported healthcare, energy, and defence technologies is leaving the country vulnerable. In an interview, Kabantiyok, a PhD researcher at the University of […] The post Nigeria must embrace nanotech revolution for sustainable growth – Kabantiyok appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gombe Hosts Toxinological Society’s 2nd Scientific Conference, Deputy Governor Urges Indigenous Antivenom Production

Gombe State Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, on Monday declared open the 2nd Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Toxinological Society of Nigeria (TSN) at Gombe State University (GSU). Speaking on behalf of Governor Inuwa Yahaya, the Deputy Governor emphasized the importance of the event, especially as Gombe is home to the Snake […]

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2 w. ago Overcrowding, poor funding weakening Nigerian universities – Ohaegbulam

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Emeritus Professor Samuel Ohaegbulam, Foundation President of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMED), has raised alarm over the worsening state of Nigeria’s universities, warning that the unchecked expansion of institutions without regard for quality is weakening the entire system. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Lecture, Induction Ceremony and Scientific Conference of […] The post Overcrowding, poor funding weakening Nigerian universities – Ohaegbulam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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