22 h. ago University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer, Professor Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Professor Ezemagu, 50, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was […] The post University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Elegushi: Suspects in false allegation case know fate June 4

Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square has set June 4 to rule on the bail application of five persons arraigned on allegations of making false statements to the police against the Elegushi of Ikate Land, Oba Saheed Elegushi. PUNCH Online reports that the defendants were arraigned before Read More

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3 d. ago Two months after, Prof. Ujam shapes UNN’s path to a new future

By Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Jaja When on February 7, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Professor Oguejiofo T. Ujam as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, it was clear that the institution was being offered a rare opportunity for renewal. What lay ahead was not just the task of filling a vacancy, […] The post Two months after, Prof. Ujam shapes UNN’s path to a new future appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Chinese national, Liu Beixiang, also read more EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

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5 d. ago ABU VC Urges Responsible Resource Management, Cites Religious Texts

The vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Ahmad Adamu, has called on Nigerians to manage the country’s natural resources responsibly, drawing inspiration from the Bible and the Qur’an. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nathaniel Atebije Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on sustainable development and urban planning, Professor Adamu delivered a lecture […]

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7 d. ago Kano varsity matriculates 578 students, highlights vision, achievement

The Khalifa Isyaku Rabi’u University, Kano has matriculated a total of 578 newly admitted students for the 2025 academic session. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, who stated this during the matriculation ceremony on Friday, expressed the commitment of the university to ensuring academic excellence by international best practices and standards. Garba, Read More

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8 d. ago FG: 10 years’ experience as professor key criteria for VC selection

By Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has directed governing councils of universities to familiarise themselves with the criteria and guidelines for selecting a Vice-Chancellor and other principal officers. This applies to universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. For universities, the government asked councils to follow sections 3 to 6 of the University Miscellaneous Provision […] The post FG: 10 years’ experience as professor key criteria for VC selection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago UNIMED Librarian becomes professor of Library and Information Science 

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Librarian of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Adebambo Oduwole has been elevated to the rank of Professor.   The promotion was announced by the Governing Council of the Lagos State University, Ojo.   Professor Oduwole, a Professor of Library and Information Science, according to a statement issued by […] The post UNIMED Librarian becomes professor of Library and Information Science  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Protesters Storm Ministry, Demand Suspension Of FUOYE VC Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Protesters stormed the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja on Thursday, demanding the suspension of Professor Abayomi Fasina as the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). Carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “Ekiti deserves better”, “Protect our women”, among others, the protesters argued that the VC cannot be in the office while being […]

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2 w. ago Bowen VC restates commitment to sustain legacy of academic, moral excellence

Tribune Online Bowen VC restates commitment to sustain legacy of academic, moral excellence  VICE Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Professor Jonathan Babalola, has reiterated his administration’s determination to continue to commit the university resources to producing academically sound and morally upright graduates for the local and international workforce. He made the remark at the 23rd matriculation ceremony of the university, during which about 1,600 new students […] Bowen VC restates commitment to sustain legacy of academic, moral excellence Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: We lost 18 members in one month—Osodeke, ASUU president

Tribune Online ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: We lost 18 members in one month—Osodeke, ASUU president Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, President of the Academic Staff of Universities (ASUU) in this exclusive interview with TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE, speaks on wide range of issues including the state of the nation, mass production of First Class graduates by the private universities, update on the union face-off with the Federal Government, among others. Excerpts: WHAT is the […] ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: We lost 18 members in one month—Osodeke, ASUU president Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Societal barriers still limit women’s potential in Nigeria despite education – Expert

A professor of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at Obafemi Awolowo University, Bolanle Simeon-Fayomi, has highlighted the systemic barriers limiting women’s access to education, employment, and societal opportunities in Nigeria. Speaking at the PUNCH Media Foundation’s 2025 International Women’s Day Webinar on Thursday, Simeon-Fayomi emphasized that despite education, women are often restricted by societal norms Read More

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3 w. ago Students applying to Federal University Kachia must earn their scores — VC

Tribune Online Students applying to Federal University Kachia must earn their scores — VC The Vice-Chancellor of the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State, Professor William Barnabas Qurix, has said that students who want to study at the university must earn their scores. Students applying to Federal University Kachia must earn their scores — VC Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s pension scheme failing retirees, says Don, demands govt action

A professor of Business Administration at the Federal University, Lokoja, Professor Mathew Fashagba, has called for the reforms of the Nigerian pension scheme to enable it to meet the requirements of pensioners. Fashagba who delivered the 25th inaugural lecture of the Federal University Lokoja on Wednesday said the reforms were necessary because the present contributory Read More

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3 w. ago ‘Nigerian education system struggling with structural inefficiencies, overcrowded classrooms, others’

Tribune Online ‘Nigerian education system struggling with structural inefficiencies, overcrowded classrooms, others’ THE vice chancellor of Atiba University (AU) Oyo, Professor Sunday Okeniyi, has revealed that for decades, the Nigerian educational system has struggled with structural inefficiencies, overcrowded classrooms, outdated curricula, inadequate funding, and a misalignment between academia and industry. Professor Okeniyi stated this during the maiden edition of the institution’s Founder’s public lecture held at the […] ‘Nigerian education system struggling with structural inefficiencies, overcrowded classrooms, others’ Tribune Online

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3 w. ago DG NESREA bags Professor of Political Economy from University of PH

From Idu Jude Abuja   The University of Port Harcourt on Monday promoted the Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor, to a Professor of Political Economy and Development Studies. His promotion came alongside that of 45 other staff of the institution. In a statement, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. Onwunari Georgewill disclosed […] The post DG NESREA bags Professor of Political Economy from University of PH appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Political will key to ending corruption, insecurity — LASU don

A Professor of Public Administration at Lagos State University, Olufemi Fatile, has stressed the need for strong political will to combat corruption, terrorism, and insecurity in the country. Fatile made this assertion on Tuesday while delivering Lagos State University’s 104th inaugural lecture at the Buba Marwa Auditorium. The event was attended by eminent personalities, academics, Read More

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3 w. ago Bayo Okunade, leadership question and political science scholarship at Ibadan

Tribune Online Bayo Okunade, leadership question and political science scholarship at Ibadan  (Being Prof. Adebayo Okunade’s 70th Birthday Anniversary and Valedictory Lecture Delivered at the Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan, on Wednesday, 12th of March, 2025) PROFESSOR Bayo Okunade has crossed into the seventh bracket; he is now effectively a septuagenarian—that state of hoariness where he joins the gang of the sages who have been […] Bayo Okunade, leadership question and political science scholarship at Ibadan Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Group plans summit to address low education devt in Yewaland

Tribune Online Group plans summit to address low education devt in Yewaland As part of its concerted effort towards the improvement of education, the Yewa People Development Council has concluded arrangements to address low education development in Yewaland. Disclosing this on Friday at a news conference was the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Rahmon Bello, who hinted that the summit, no doubt, would […] Group plans summit to address low education devt in Yewaland Tribune Online

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3 w. ago North witnessing consequences of deforestation, declining agricultural productivity — ABU VC

Tribune Online North witnessing consequences of deforestation, declining agricultural productivity — ABU VC The Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Professor Kabiru Bala, says that Northern Nigeria, particularly Kaduna State, is witnessing firsthand the consequences of deforestation and land degradation, erratic rainfall patterns, increasing temperatures, soil erosion, and declining agricultural productivity. North witnessing consequences of deforestation, declining agricultural productivity — ABU VC Tribune Online

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