By: Philip B. Olusola Leadership is ultimately measured not by the number of projects a government announces but by the strength of the institutions it leaves behind. Governments come and go; institutions that are properly conceived, responsibly managed, and sustainably funded can shape generations long after their founders have left office. It is against this background that the Ondo State Government’s decision to transform Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO) into a specialised University of Agriculture deserves both commendation and careful public reflection. The proposal is much more than the conversion…
Category: Education
Cambridge Plagiarism Scandal Ends in Tragedy: Ex-Professor Found Dead
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who resigned amid a high-profile plagiarism scandal intertwined with allegations of racism, was found dead on Friday, the elite institution confirmed. The 41-year-old academic was discovered unresponsive Friday afternoon at a property in South London, according to the Metropolitan Police Service. While authorities have not officially confirmed the identity of the deceased, the university moved swiftly to acknowledge the loss of its former faculty member. “We are desperately saddened to hear this tragic news,” Cambridge University’s Vice-Chancellor, Deborah Prentice, said in a…
University Education Must Produce Career-Ready Graduates, SAZU VC Says
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Professor Fatimah Tahir, has said universities must go beyond awarding degrees to equipping students with skills, knowledge and confidence for meaningful societal impact. She made this known at a Career Service Training for 1,000 students from the Gadau and Yuli campuses, organised by the university’s Directorate of Human Resource and Career Development in collaboration with TETFund and AWS Global Technology. The programme, themed “From Campus to Career: Employability Skills Training Programme,” focused on career readiness, internships and labour…
Ebonyi Gov Puts Smiles on Corps Members, Raises Monthly Allowance to ₦30,000
A major welfare boost has hit the NYSC camp in Ebonyi, following Governor Francis Nwifuru’s approval of a ₦30,000 monthly stipend for all corps members serving in the state. The landmark welfare package was unveiled on Friday during the official swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Afikpo. Delivering the executive address on behalf of the Governor, the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Chidiebere Onyia, reassured the new intake of the administration’s steadfast commitment to their maximum security…
Cambridge Under Fire: Professor Resigns Over High-Profile Plagiarism Allegations
The University of Cambridge is facing intense scrutiny over its academic integrity and diversity initiatives following the resignation of its youngest Black professor, who stepped down amid plagiarism allegations. When Jason Arday was appointed in 2023, the institution celebrated the decision as a landmark moment for progressive representation. Recently, Cambridge confirms it has launched an investigation after “new information” emerged regarding his academic qualifications and honorary appointments. This unfolding crisis leaves the elite institution facing two uncomfortable questions: Did Cambridge fail to properly vet Arday’s credentials before hiring him? Did…
Malala-Funded Project Boosts Education Access for Adolescent Mothers in Bauchi
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar A renewed drive to reduce the number of out-of-school girls in Bauchi State has gathered momentum as the Women, Child, Youth Health and Education (WCY) Initiative, under its Malala-funded Adolescent Mothers’ Education Access (AMEA) Project, secured the commitment of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Bauchi State Chapter, to champion the implementation of the School Re-entry Policy for married and pregnant adolescent girls. The commitment emerged at a one-day town hall meeting in Bauchi, where the organisation also unveiled the Bauchi State…
INTEGRITY OVER INDUCEMENT: Oloyede Shuts Out Graft With Historic N8bn JAMB Welfare Exit
In a historic valedictory assessment that redefines the parameters of public institutional reform in Nigeria, the outgoing Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, has identified systemic worker fortification as his crowning legacy. Declaring that his ultimate achievement lies in leaving the apex examination body in a fundamentally superior state than he inherited it. Oloyede revealed a monumental ₦8 billion commitment dedicated exclusively to staff welfare and pension security. Far from a mere budgetary expenditure, this unprecedented financial restructuring serves as a deliberate strategic shield…
Rainy Season Peak: NIWA Storms Abaji with Waterway Safety Campaign
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has intensified its marine safety and environmental protection campaign in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), storming waterfront communities in the Abaji Area Council with a high-impact public sensitisation drive. This strategic deployment comes at a critical time, as the peak of the rainy season triggers heightened risks of flash flooding, rapidly rising water levels, and severe water pollution across the region. Organised by the NIWA Abuja Area/Liaison Office on Wednesday, the aggressive awareness campaign is part of the Authority’s proactive framework to enforce safe…
Tinubu Vows End of ASUU Disruptions: “Four-Year Courses Will Now Take Four Years”
Speaking at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday during a high-profile meeting with the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the President pointed to the enduring academic peace since he assumed office as a tangible, measurable milestone of his administration’s governance framework. Addressing the visiting clerics directly, President Tinubu highlighted the relief this stability has brought to millions of families across the federation, emphasizing that educational timelines are finally being respected. “None of your children in university today—and I would say they are all your children…
Blue Economy: CILT President Boboye Aligns With Naval Chief Abbas Over Logistics Certifications
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria has unlocked a high-level alliance with the Nigerian Navy to build a world-class maritime workforce and safeguard the federal government’s multi-billion dollar Blue Economy agenda. This strategic framework was anchored on Thursday, July 23, during a high-profile engagement at the Naval Headquarters in Garki, Abuja. Leading the delegation, the CILT National President and Chairman of Council, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, OFR, mni, NPOM, FCILT, alongside principal officers of the Institute, met with the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas,…