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Futa holds matriculation for poineer students of open and distance learning

History was made at the Federal University of Technology Akure on Friday June 7, 2024, when the pioneer students of its Open and Distance Learning Programme got the official seal of approval in a matriculation ceremony presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji. Speaking before the Registrar, Mr. Charles Adeleye, administered the oath […]

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Studying in a foreign land, I embraced the challenges and opportunities- Abdur Rauf

Abdur Rauf Tawfeeq Abdur Rauf El-Badmusy, an emerging journalist with a diverse background and a passion for impactful storytelling. Hailing from the Oloba Family in Iwo, Abdur Rauf graduated with a first class honour in Journalism from King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia. His journey into journalism was fueled by his natural ability to connect

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Top 10 universities in Africa according to ranking

The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings is a respected global authority on university performance, assessing institutions on criteria such as academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, international faculty ratio, international student ratio, and research impact. QS, which is a global higher education network, has unveiled its World University Rankings for 2025. This ranking consists

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Exploring the Student Loans Act: Hope or Hurdle

President Bola Tinubu recently signed the Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Bill, 2024, into law, aiming to ease the financial burden on Nigerian students. However, not everyone is celebrating. Despite its noble intentions, some critics are wary, pointing to past failures and current economic challenges. The Act, an upgrade from its predecessor, promises to

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10 major activities for Nigerian students during midterm break

Midterm breaks are essential for Nigerian students, offering them a pause from academic pressure and a chance to engage in various activities that can enrich their lives. Here are ten major activities that Nigerian students commonly partake in during their midterm break: Catching Up on Sleep and Rest For many Nigerian students, the academic term

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Sanwo-Olu assures LASU students of access to FG loan

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state would work to ensure that students in the Lagos State University, Ojo, fully benefit from the Federal Government’s student loan being administered by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Speaking on Thursday at the 27th Convocation of LASU, Sanwo-Olu explained that under his administration,

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UNICEF calls for community action to improve school conditions

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has urged communities in Nigeria to actively push their governments to repair dilapidated school structures and construct new ones for primary and secondary education.  This call to action was made by Cristian Munduate, UNICEF’s representative for Nigeria. Munduate emphasised the significant impact community pressure can have in

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OAU water shortage: Moremi hostel residents express frustration over reliance on sachet water for cooking

Occupants of the Moremi Hostel at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have lamented the persistent water scarcity in the hall, which has left them to struggle to access clean water for their daily needs. Osun Defender observed that the occupants of the Moremi hostel have been forced to resort to expensive and unsustainable alternatives, including using

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NUC highlights funding crisis in Nigerian universities, calls for increased budgetary allocations, reforms

The Deputy Executive Secretary (Academic) of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nuel Abiodun Saliu, has highlighted the urgent need for improved budgetary allocations and subventions to address the chronic underfunding of Nigerian universities.  Speaking at the 7th Annual Registry Lecture of Elizade University in Ondo State, Dr. Saliu emphasized that insufficient funding remains a significant

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