By Waziri Isa Adam The former Head of the 58-year-old Mass Communication Department of the University of Lagos, Professor Sunday Oloruntola, has been unanimously elected as the Pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, following the unbundling of the department. Dr. Ebony Oketunmbi was elected as theContinue Reading
By Muhammad Muntazar Chief Felix Akiga has proposed for the establishment of a world-class Basketball Academy in Ahmadu Bello University. The proposal, according to him, would be in collaboration with former NBA players and other professionals. Akiga, a professional basketball player, is the Chairman of Royal Choice Inn, a hotel located rightContinue Reading
By Michelle Tungkat Niyang Professor Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan, a renowned expert on regional economic integration law and practice, has called for a multifaceted approach to accelerate the realization of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa. In a keynote speech at the 2025 edition of the AnnualContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa African expert on regional economic integration Law and Practice, Professor Muhammed Tawfeeq Ladan, has highlighted derivable benefits of annexes to the African Continental Free Trade Area Protocol on Intellectual Property Rights for 54 African Union Member States Professor Ladan spoke exclusively to Education Monitor after meetingContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podyolyshev, has reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to strengthening educational ties with Nigeria. Speaking at a media parley at the Russian Embassy on Monday, Ambassador Podyolyshev emphasized Russia’s interest in boosting collaborations with Nigerian institutions, particularly in the areas of Information TechnologyContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, former Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), has charged the institution’s new helmsman, Professor Adamu Ahmed, to maintain unwavering focus and inclusive leadership in steering Nigeria’s premier university. The ex-VC delivered this counsel while leading a high-powered delegation from the Committee for ImplementationContinue Reading
By Muhammad ‘Yankara In a bold move to catalyze institutional growth and development, the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Prof. Aminu Ado, led a high-powered delegation to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) headquarters in Abuja. The visit, which took place on May 15, 2025, was a testament toContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Transportation Daura (FUTD), Prof. Umar Adam Katsayal, has expressed immense delight and pride over the university’s remarkable victory at the Nigeria University Staff Sports Association (NUSSA) Games. The FUTD contingent participated in the 2024 NUSSA Games, showcasing exceptional talentContinue Reading
By Samson Yaki In a significant development for Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, announced the appointment of three new Deputy Vice-Chancellors at the 129th Regular Meeting of the Senate. The meeting was held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the university’s Senate Chamber. AccordingContinue Reading