The Senate has passed the bill sponsored by Senator representing Ondo Southern Senatorial District, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim seeking the establishment of Federal College of Education at Igbekebo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The bill, which had passed through reading stages, was on Thursday passed by the Senate. After the passage of the Bill,ContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim’s bill on establishment of College of Education now at committee stage”
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Don urges FG to grant more licenses to online institutions
Vice-Chancellor, College of Chaplaincy and Social Sciences, Nigeria, Prof. Faith Nana, has called on the Federal Government to grant more licenses to online educational institutions to enhance access to education across the country. Nana made the appeal while delivering his welcome address during the college’s sixth convocation ceremony on Thursday in Ota The college, anContinueContinue reading “Don urges FG to grant more licenses to online institutions”
Unilorin strengthen partnership with 28 varsities in 8 countries on research, innovation
The University of Ilorin has strengthen partnership with no fewer than 28 varsities in eight countries on research, innovation and economic cooperation.The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole stated this in Ilorin during a news conference organized on the commencement of the 3rd Summit of the Development-8 (D-8) Network of PioneersContinueContinue reading “Unilorin strengthen partnership with 28 varsities in 8 countries on research, innovation”
Ondo varsity’s world-celebrated top scientist unfolds ambition
Dr Bartholomew Saanu-Adeleke, one of the 2024 recognized top two percent scientists worldwide as published by Elsevier and Stanford University, from Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Nigeria, has disclosed that the recognition would propel him to work assiduously towards publishing more groundbreaking research with real global impact.Making the disclosure after receivingContinueContinue reading “Ondo varsity’s world-celebrated top scientist unfolds ambition”
Aiyedatiwa appoints Osemawe of Ondo as UNIMED Chancellor
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, Jilo III, the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom as the Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo (UNIMED).The appointment, which takes immediate effect, is one of the measures being taken by the stateContinueContinue reading “Aiyedatiwa appoints Osemawe of Ondo as UNIMED Chancellor”
Experts seek more synergy with FG in tackling flood, drought
The Nigeria Association of Hydrological Sciences (NAHS) has sought for more collaboration with the Federal Government in tackling flood and drought in order to boost food production in the country. Prof. Philip Oguntade, a guest speaker, made this appeal at the 14th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of NAHS held on Thursday at theContinueContinue reading “Experts seek more synergy with FG in tackling flood, drought”
FG abolishes ban on under 18 years benchmark into tertiary institutions
The new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has abolished the 18-year admission benchmark into tertiary institutions in the country.This is as he hinted on the possibility of his administration to review the nation’s education policy.However, the minister said there be no reversal on the federal government’s decision to void over 22,700 degree certificates obtainedContinueContinue reading “FG abolishes ban on under 18 years benchmark into tertiary institutions”
The Bells varsity honours 91 students with first class at 16th convocation
The Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun, on Saturday awarded 91 students of the institution First Class (Honours) at its 16th Convocation Ceremonies. The convocation ceremonies are for the 2023/2024 academic session. Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran, the institutions vice-chancellor, said that a total of 969 students graduated in the academic session. He said that they comprisedContinueContinue reading “The Bells varsity honours 91 students with first class at 16th convocation”
Don seeks more funding for research institutes, policies to protect plants
A don, Prof. David Aworinde, has appealed to the Federal Government to put more funds in research institutes for further research in plants to make new discoveries and generate more revenue for government. Aworinde, a professor of Botany, made the appeal while delivering the Fifth Inaugural Lecture of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and TechnologyContinueContinue reading “Don seeks more funding for research institutes, policies to protect plants”
VC wants FG support private varsities for human capital development
By Ige Adekunle The Vice-Chancellor of The Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun, Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran, has appealed to the Federal Government to support private universities for enhanced development of human capital. Ojediran made the appeal at a news conference on Thursday in Ota ahead of the 16th convocation ceremony of the institution scheduled toContinueContinue reading “VC wants FG support private varsities for human capital development”