Day: April 24, 2025

Summit University achieves landmark success,secures full ICAN accreditation days after ₦100 Million Endowment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Summit University, Offa, has recorded a historic feat with the full accreditation of its Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Accounting programme by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), less than 48 hours after receiving a ₦100 million endowment from the Isiaq Family Foundation (IFF). The ICAN accreditation was granted following the recommendation of the Students’ Affairs Committee and the formal approval of the Council of the Institute, having verified that the University met all stipulated criteria for programme assessment. The next accreditation visit is scheduled for the 2027/2028 academic…

Summit University Offa matriculates 194 Students, unveils new Colleges at 9th Ceremony

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Summit University, Offa, held its 9th Matriculation Ceremony on Tuesday, formally inducting 194 new students into its academic community. The event, which took place at the Alhaja Adiat Abegbe Makanjuola Lecture Theatre, featured a blend of tradition, inspiration, and institutional milestones.   The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu, in his address, congratulated the 103 male and 91 female matriculants, describing the occasion as a defining moment in their academic and personal lives. He noted that the students had joined a university driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation.   “This is…

Why Every Wife Must Develop Herself Beyond Her Husband’s Achievements By Mogaji Wole Arisekola.

Emporium Reporters

People often pray to meet a “helper”—someone who will lift them, support them, and take them to the next level. That’s a wonderful prayer. It sounds great. But here’s the truth: you must have something worth presenting to your helper when that person comes along.   You can’t show up empty and expect a miracle. Even divine blessings require preparation. Just as you prepare for an interview, you must also prepare for life. And for women, especially in marriage, self-development is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.   I remember…

NHRC, CDI forge alliance to strengthen Child Rights Protection in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the protection and promotion of child rights across Nigeria. This declaration was made during a courtesy visit by officials of the Child Dream Initiative (CDI) to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, the Head of the Monitoring Department, Mr. Benedict Agu, reiterated the Commission’s resolve to prioritize the rights and welfare of women and children. He commended the full domestication of the Child’s Rights Act, 2003, by all…

NHRC, FIDA Abuja strengthen ties to advance Rights of Women and Vulnerable Groups

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Abuja Branch, have agreed to deepen their collaboration to promote and protect the rights of women, children, and other vulnerable populations across the country. This followed a courtesy visit by the FIDA Abuja delegation to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The visit was aimed at strengthening partnerships and enhancing joint advocacy for improved access to justice and protection of human rights. Speaking during the visit, representatives of FIDA Nigeria commended…

“A New Era in African Space Development” – NASRDA DG declares at AfSA launch in Cairo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s leadership in Africa’s space ecosystem was once again on display as the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, played a prominent role at the official inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) held in Cairo, Egypt. The event, which took place on April 20, 2025, at Egypt’s Space City, marked the formal launch of AfSA’s operational activities and attracted key players in the global space industry including delegations from CubeSpace, Diginove, MatterIntelligence, Viasat, SpaceX, Hawkeye, and Nikkei. Dr. Adepoju, who…