By Adesina Wahab From humble beginnings in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and formative years in Osun State, Nigerian-born scientist, Azeez Adedayo Bankole has risen to prominence as a trailblazer in the field of nanomaterials and energy innovation. His academic journey reflects both brilliance and determination: graduating with distinction in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic, Ede (2009), […]

•Restoring trust between schools, government and society By Ebele Orakpo Worried by the state of education in Nigeria, especially secondary education, the Baptist Academy Old Students Association, BAOSA, presented an anniversary lecture during its ongoing 170th Founders’ Day Anniversary titled: Bridging the Gap: Restoring Trust between Schools, Government and Society. The keynote speaker, an old boy […]

By Elizabeth Osayande Lagos State University’s Professor of Microbiology, Kabiru Olusegun Akinyemi, has emphasised the need for a multifaceted approach to tackle the negative impacts of microbes on humans. Delivering the 112th LASU Inaugural Lecture, Akinyemi highlighted the importance of legislation, mass literacy, surveillance, and proper drug manufacturing and consumption practices. Prof. Akinyemi, who gave […]

Divergent opinions continue to emerge following the Federal Government’s decision to remove Mathematics as a compulsory subject for Arts students seeking admission into tertiary institutions.

After a lull in the wave of incessant strikes in the Nigerian public university system, members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday declared a two-week warning strike, alleging federal government’s reluctance to meet their demands, despite efforts by federal government officials to meet with the union to avert the action.