DELSU seeks support to sustain excellence

DELSU seeks support to sustain excellence

The Vice-Chancellor, Samuel Asagba, appealed on Tuesday during a media briefing at the university’s campus in Abraka, held to formally announce the institution’s 18th convocation ceremony.

nationwideAsagba said DELSU had come of age, noting that the latest Times Higher Education ranking placed it as Nigeria’s best state university and 12th overall among universities in the country.

Bayelsa EDTF boosts nursing college facilities

Bayelsa EDTF boosts nursing college facilities

The Bayelsa State Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) on Tuesday donated 100 double-bunk beds, 200 mattresses and 10 laptops to the Bayelsa State College of Nursing Sciences, Tombia-Ekpetiama, in a major intervention aimed at improving students’ welfare and strengthening healthcare education.

The EDTF said the donation forms part of its broader commitment to enhancing learning environments and advancing educational development across institutions in the state.

Bayelsa EDTF boosts nursing college facilities

Bayelsa EDTF boosts nursing college facilities

The Bayelsa State Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) on Tuesday donated 100 double-bunk beds, 200 mattresses and 10 laptops to the Bayelsa State College of Nursing Sciences, Tombia-Ekpetiama, in a major intervention aimed at improving students’ welfare and strengthening healthcare education.

The EDTF said the donation forms part of its broader commitment to enhancing learning environments and advancing educational development across institutions in the state.

Curriculum reform that prioritises practical skills, innovation and global relevance has become imperative for Nigerian universities to remain competitive, Ambassador Gabriel Egbe has said. Egbe, Registrar of the University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa, Cross River State, stated this on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, noting that universities in the country are struggling for relevance due to outdated curricula.

Outdated curricula stall Nigerian universities’ global relevance – Egbe

Curriculum reform that prioritises practical skills, innovation and global relevance has become imperative for Nigerian universities to remain competitive, Ambassador Gabriel Egbe has said.

Egbe, Registrar of the University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa, Cross River State, stated this on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, noting that universities in the country are struggling for relevance due to outdated curricula.

CBN: We’re building resilient economy for Nigerians

CBN: We’re building resilient economy for Nigerians

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is strengthening efforts to build a resilient economy capable of supporting the aspirations of Nigerians.

The CBN Deputy Governor for Corporate Services, Ms Emem Usoro, made this known at the weekend in Ikot Akpadem, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, following her conferment with an honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Honoris Causa, at the combined 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th convocation ceremonies of Akwa Ibom State University.

PTI matriculates 2,101 students for 2025/2026 session

PTI matriculates 2,101 students for 2025/2026 session

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, has matriculated 2,101 students into its 2025/2026 full-time and School of Industrial and Continuing Education programmes.

The Principal and Chief Executive of PTI, Dr Samuel Onoji, administered the institute’s oath to the new students on Friday. He was represented at the ceremony by the Director of Research and Development, Dr Tina Isichei.

PTI matriculates 2,101 students for 2025/2026 session

PTI matriculates 2,101 students for 2025/2026 session

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, has matriculated 2,101 students into its 2025/2026 full-time and School of Industrial and Continuing Education programmes.

The Principal and Chief Executive of PTI, Dr Samuel Onoji, administered the institute’s oath to the new students on Friday. He was represented at the ceremony by the Director of Research and Development, Dr Tina Isichei.

Sanwo-Olu installs Epe monarch as LASU’s sixth chancellor

Sanwo-Olu installs Epe monarch as LASU’s sixth chancellor

Lagos State University (LASU) has installed Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom in Epe, as its sixth chancellor.

The investiture ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Alausa, was presided over by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the visitor to the university.

The event was attended by members of the institution’s Governing Council, management staff and traditional rulers.