Category: Education

Universities Must Collaborate to Tackle Global Challenges – ASE Vice Chancellor

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Vice Chancellor of the African School of Economics (ASE) the Pan-African University of Excellence Abuja, Professor Mahfouz Adedimeji, has urged Nigerian universities to collaborate in confronting emerging global and national challenges that define the 21st century.   Professor Adedimeji made the call on Thursday, June 26, 2025, while delivering his address titled “Ideas Rule the World” at the fourth Public Lecture of the university. The lecture, themed “The 21st Century Nigerian University: Pitfalls and Pathways”, was delivered by Professor Moses Ochonu of Vanderbilt University, USA.   Citing a study…

Prof. Moses Ochonu charts bold path for Nigerian Universities at ASE Lecture … Calls for multidisciplinarity, decolonisation, curriculum reform

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Renowned Professor of African History at Vanderbilt University, USA, Moses Ochonu, has urged Nigerian universities to embrace transformative change, prioritise multidisciplinarity, and eliminate academic inbreeding to remain relevant in today’s rapidly evolving academic and global landscape.   Prof. Ochonu made this call while delivering the fourth Public Lecture of the African School of Economics (The Pan-African University of Excellence), Abuja, on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The lecture was themed: “The 21st Century Nigerian University: Pitfalls and Pathways.”   Addressing a distinguished audience of academics and stakeholders in the education sector,…

NUC, CVCNU charge Nigerian Universities drive to Innovation, Not Just Award Degrees

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) have called for a bold shift in the mandate of Nigerian universities, urged them to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, and relevance in the face of 21st-century global realities.   This call was made during the fourth Public Lecture of the African School of Economics (ASE), Abuja, delivered by Prof. Moses Ochonu of Vanderbilt University, USA. The lecture, themed “The 21st Century Nigerian University: Pitfalls and Pathways,” attracted top academics, administrators, and members of the public.   In…

FG to launch BRIDGE platform to harness Diaspora Expertise for Education, Health Development

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Government is set to launch a strategic initiative known as BRIDGE an acronym for Bridging Research, Innovation, Development and Global Engagement to tap into the wealth of expertise among Nigerian professionals in the diaspora and align it with national development priorities in the education and health sectors. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, disclosed this during a high-level meeting with the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja. The Minister said the BRIDGE Initiative included a digital dashboard developed by the…

FG assures Nigerians in Iran of safety amid Regional Tensions ….. NiDCOM confirms No Casualties, urges registration with Embassies

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed the safety and well-being of all Nigerians residing in Iran, amidst recent regional security concerns. The assurance came through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran.   Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement issued from Abuja, emphasized that there have been no reported cases of death or injury involving Nigerian citizens in Iran.   “We remain committed to the safety and well-being of all Nigerians in the diaspora. The situation in Iran underscores the need…

After Student’s Murder, Niger Govt deploys 200 Vigilantes, introduces tough measures to secure IBBUL Community

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Following the tragic killing of a 300-level student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), by suspected phone snatchers off-campus, the Niger State Government has unveiled sweeping measures aimed at strengthening security across the university community. At an emergency security meeting held on Monday, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Hamidu Mu’azu Jantabo, expressed deep condolences to the university community and the family of the deceased. He urged students to remain calm and law-abiding, warning that any attempt to disrupt public peace or destroy property would be…

IBBUL declares Two-Day Lecture-Free Period in honour of Deceased Student, assures Campus safety

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), has declared Tuesday, 24th June, and Wednesday, 25th June 2025, as lecture-free days to mourn the tragic loss of one of its students. The period is dedicated to reflection and prayers for the peaceful repose of the departed soul. In a statement signed by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Alhaji Baba Akote, the University affirmed that normalcy has been fully restored in Lapai town as well as the institution’s Main and Kobo campuses. This development followed an emergency security meeting convened by…

JAMB Schedules 2025 UTME Mop-Up for June 28, Directs Candidates to Print Exam Slips from June 23

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 28, 2025, for the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise.   A total of 96,838 candidates are expected to sit for the rescheduled exam, comprising 5,096 spill-over candidates and those who failed biometric verification during the main exam. Also included are 91,742 candidates who were absent from both the main and resit examinations and have been granted a special dispensation to participate.   The mop-up will be held in 183 designated centres across the…

Akpabio hails Tinubu for establishing Three Tertiary Institutions in South East … Says move will address feelings of marginalization in the region

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for signing into law the bills establishing three new federal tertiary institutions in the South East region.   The newly established institutions include the Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State; the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende, Abia State; and the Federal University, Okigwe, Imo State.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio described the development as a milestone in educational advancement…

OAU Alumnus, Senator Fadeyi, renovates faculty of science

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A distinguished alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, Senator Ajagunnla Olubiyi Fadeyi, has demonstrated his enduring commitment to educational development by single-handedly funding the comprehensive renovation of the university’s Faculty of Science. The multimillion-naira project, which involved a full-scale repainting of the Faculty of Science buildings, has significantly improved the aesthetics and environment of the faculty, creating a more conducive atmosphere for learning and research. Senator Fadeyi, who currently represents Osun Central Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, is a proud…