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In Nigeria today, it is really not possible to become a Professor without previously getting a PhD. However, there have been exemptions in the country’s history. Some four well-known examples of that category are listed below: WOLE SOYINKA: He does not hold a PhD. He studied at: University College Ibadan (now the University of Ibadan), […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariwera Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of […]
Continue ReadingNigerian government will phase out the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools from Senior Secondary Schools after data showed more than 20 million pupils dropped out before reaching the senior secondary level. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the decision Tuesday in Abuja at the inauguration of the UBEC Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee. Alausa […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has congratulated Osasere Okundaye on emerging as Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant at the age of 16. In a statement on Monday, Olawande described the feat as a remarkable demonstration of hard work, discipline, resilience and commitment to excellence. Olawande said: “I heartily congratulate Miss Osasere Okundaye on her […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has on Thursday appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Aina’s appointment has drawn attention partly because of his age, he turns 40 in July, and his rise through Nigeria’s academic, […]
Continue ReadingAs part of efforts to strengthen the relationship between the Town and Gown, the Oye Progressive Union, under the leadership of His Royal Majesty (HRM), Oba Michael Oluwole Ademolaju, hosted a grand reception in honour of the 5th Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, with renewed emphasis on deepening community -university collaboration. […]
Continue ReadingThe most educated countries highlighted in this article invest heavily in research to foster innovation across fields such as science, medicine, technology, finance, and engineering. They have also made education highly accessible, with at least 51% of their population attaining tertiary-level education. Below are the most educated countries in the World as listed by Indiatimes: Canada Canada is […]
Continue ReadingUniversity of Lagos (UNILAG) on Tuesday inaugurated the reinstated Students’ Union Executive Council, otherwise known as Students Union Government (SUG) marking the restoration of student unionism a decade after its suspension by the institution’s management. The university’s Senate had, on April 24, 2016, suspended the Students’ Union following intense protests by students over welfare concerns, […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Council of Legal Education (CLE), in a circular issued on Friday, has released the list of 114 universities approved to run law programmes in Nigeria. The Council of Legal Education is the statutory body responsible for the professional training and regulation of aspiring lawyers in Nigeria. The council said only the listed universities are […]
Continue ReadingMore than 7,000 languages are spoken around the world today and at least 3,000 of them, or 40 percent, are endangered. English is the most widely spoken language, with approximately 1.5 billion speakers in 186 countries. Two out of every 10 English speakers are native, while the remaining 80 percent speak English as their second, […]
Continue ReadingJoaquin Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has bagged a master’s degree in Management and Technology Change at King’s College, London. Photos from the graduation ceremony were shared on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on his X […]
Continue ReadingVeteran Nigerian actor, movie director, and producer, Prince Jide Kosoko has celebrated his son, Muyiwa Kosoko, as he graduated from a tertiary institution. The veteran, through his Instagram page, revealed that his son, Muyiwa, had graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Planning. He wrote: “Hearty congratulations to my dear son, Muyiwa Kosoko, […]
Continue ReadingOxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine. The English Dictionary has, for several years been used to find the simple meanings of big vocabularies or big English words, using alphabet to search. But, considering the effect of […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of first female Director General (DG), Dr Olugbemisola Odusote as the new director general of the Nigerian Law School. The appointment, announced on Tuesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, will take effect from January 10, 2026, and is for a four-year term. The new DG currently serves as […]
Continue ReadingBritish-Nigerian and former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua is seriously considering retirement from boxing, according to his uncle, Adedamola Joshua. The 36-year-old boxer, who survived a fatal car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and team members, made the decision known to his family in private following […]
Continue ReadingAliko Dangote, Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and the President of Dangote Group, has announced a N1 trillion scholarship programme to expand access to education and promote academic excellence across Nigeria. Starting in 2026, the initiative will support over 1.3 million students from all 774 Local Government Areas, with N100 billion committed annually […]
Continue ReadingGoverning Council of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), has announced the appointment of Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole as the institution’s new Vice Chancellor. The announcement was made by the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Senator Victor Ndoma Egba, SAN, CON, OFR, during a press briefing held in Abuja on Thursday, November 6, 2025. […]
Continue ReadingTimes Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, released on Thursday, October 9, 2025, indicates that University of Lagos (UNILAG) is sharing the 1st spot in Nigeria along with University of Ibadan (UI) in the 801–1000 range, out of over two thousand, one hundred and ninety one (2,191) institutions across the world. Covenant University (CU), […]
Continue ReadingFederal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has recorded another milestone in academic excellence as four of its researchers have been listed among the world’s top 2 percent scientists for 2025, according to the latest global ranking released by Top Scientists Network (TopSciNet). The annual ranking identifies scientists whose research impact, citations, and productivity place them in the […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s National Examinations Council (NECO) is set to release the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) Internal on Wednesday, 17th September 2025, by 12 noon at the Council’s Headquarters in Minna, the Niger State capital. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof Ibrahim Wushishi, who announced the release of the results […]
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