— urges stronger role in governance as global instability deepens Former Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, has charged Nigerian academics to rise beyond the confines of the classroom and play a more assertive role in shaping governance, policy formulation and national stability, warning that silence or disengagement could worsen democratic...
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Al-Hikmah VC, TRCN Task New Teachers On Integrity, Digital Skills As Education Demands Shift
Newly inducted teachers at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, have been charged to uphold integrity, embrace innovation and prepare for the fast-changing demands of Nigeria’s education sector. Speaking at the 3rd TRCN Professional Induction Ceremony, Award of Honours and Faculty Magazine Launch, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Lateef Folorunsho Oladimeji, described the event as a...
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67 Bag First Class as Igbinedion University Graduates 1,050 Students
Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, on Saturday graduated a total of 1,050 students, with 67 of them emerging with First-Class honours. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, announced this during the institution’s 23rd Convocation Ceremony. He said the increase in the number of First-Class graduates reflects the university’s rising academic standards, the resilience of its students,...
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Education Remains Nigeria’s Engine for Economic Renewal — Igbinedion University VC
The Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, has again emphasised the critical role of education in driving Nigeria’s economic transformation. Speaking on Friday in Okada, Edo State, during the 23rd Convocation Lecture of the institution, Prof. Ezemonye described education as the most reliable pathway to innovation, productivity, and sustainable national prosperity. He noted...
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UNILORIN Marks 50th Anniversary, Sets Sights on Global Top 500 Ranking
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), says the institution’s remarkable growth over the past five decades has placed it firmly as Nigeria’s leading university, noting that the institution is now focused on breaking into Africa’s top 10 and the world’s top 500 universities. Speaking during a press briefing held at...
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Tinubu Promises Stronger Backing for Research, Innovation as UNILORIN Graduates 11,886 Students
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s tertiary education system through greater investment in innovation, research, and skill development. Speaking at the 40th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Ilorin on Thursday, the President, represented by the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Professor Temidayo Oladiji, praised...
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Unilorin to Graduate Over 12,000 Students as Varsity Marks 40th Convocation, Golden Jubilee
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has announced that a total of 12,653 students will graduate during its 40th Convocation Ceremonies, coinciding with the institution’s 50th anniversary celebration. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), said the ceremony reflects the university’s long-standing culture of excellence, innovation, and service to humanity....
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Breaking News: Boardroom News Correspondent, Lina Ogar, Achieves Academic Milestone
In a remarkable display of dedication and perseverance, Lina Ogar, esteemed Boardroom News Correspondent, has successfully obtained a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD). This achievement is a testament to Lina’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and professional growth. Lina’s journey to obtaining her PGD was marked by hard work, resilience, and a passion for learning. Balancing her...
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Kwara Sets Up Committee to Harmonise College of Education, New University of Education
The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a high-powered committee to chart a roadmap for the smooth co-existence of the Kwara State College of Education (COED), Ilorin, and the newly established Kwara State University of Education (KWASUED). The inauguration, which held at the Ministry of Tertiary Education in Ilorin, was presided over by the Commissioner for...
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Kwara Hosts Groundbreaking KU8+ Conference as NUC, Stakeholders Hail Model for Revitalising Higher Education
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector have praised the KU8+ Consortium for charting a new path toward innovation, collaboration and sustainability in the face of persistent challenges affecting Nigerian universities. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 3rd KU8+ Consortium International Conference held at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, the...