Women task to promote religious freedom, peace in Nigeria
By Justina Auta Stakeholders in Abuja on Wednesday urged women to unite in promoting peace and religious freedom to tackle religious persecution and violence in Nigeria. They made the call…
Academy to unveil new discoveries of African scientists
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is set to unveil recent scientific discoveries and innovations works of some scientists in the continent. President of the Academy, Prof. Lise Korsten of…
UNIBEN professor faces panel over alleged sexual harassment
The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has inaugurated a panel to investigate the allegation of sexual harassment against a professor in the institution’s Faculty of Arts. The university…
Hypertension Treatment programme to scale up work to five new states in Nigeria
A collaborative academic research programme, Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria, which has enrolled over 23,000 patients with hypertension, is seeking to scale up its work to five new states in Nigeria.…
College of Education, Gindri to commence degree programmes soon – Provost
Associate Prof. Lazarus Maigoro, the Acting Provost, College of Education, Gindri in Plateau, says arrangement has been concluded to commence degree programmes in 23 departments in the institution. Maigoro disclosed…
Engendering sustainable development requires overhaul, transformation of education – Expert
Dr Alfred Chiakor, Chairman, Planning Committee on a Public Lecture in honour of Prof. Emeritus Benedicta Egbo, said engendering sustainable development required significant overhaul and transformation of the country’s education…
UK quality assurance appoints NUC ES into advisory committee
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the United Kingdom has appointed the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris J. Maiyaki, into its International Advisory Committee (IAC).…
Don seeks laws against physical, verbal violence on female politicians
A Professor of Sociology, University of Abuja, Philomena Ozo-Eson, has urged the National Assembly to come up with legislations against physical and verbal violence against female politicians. Ozo-Eson said this…
Gov. Alia launches fire safety project, 10,000 youth to participate
By Bridget Ikyado Benue State Government has commenced a project for the distribution of fire extinguishers and enforcement of its usage in homes and public places across the state. The…
NOUN Alumni elects new executives
The National Open University of Nigeria Alumni Association (NOUNAA) has elected new national officers to pilot affairs of the association for the next three years. In an election which was…