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  • Malaria prevalence drops to 12.2% in Oyo—Health commissioner

    Malaria prevalence drops to 12.2% in Oyo—Health commissioner

    The Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has said that malaria prevalence in the state has dropped to 12.2 percent, reaffirming the government’s commitment to further reducing malaria cases through sustained collaboration with partners and stakeholders. The Commissioner, represented by the Director of Public Health, Dr. Akintunde Babatunde, made this known while declaring […]

  • Oyo upgrades PHC services, deploys 33 dental chairs —Dr Olatunji

    Oyo upgrades PHC services, deploys 33 dental chairs —Dr Olatunji

    The Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Muideen Olatunji, has announced a major expansion of primary healthcare services across Oyo State, with new investments targeting dental, mental, and eye health services. Speaking on the initiative, he said it forms part of a broader strategy to make primary healthcare more functional, accessible, […]

  • Thomas Adewumi varsity acquires virtual equipment for medical training

    Thomas Adewumi varsity acquires virtual equipment for medical training

    Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has acquired and deployed a state-of-the-art virtual dissection table to enhance the training of medical students. In a statement, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Francisca Oladipupo, said the institution unveiled the Asclepius TBK 84 EA Virtual Dissection Table, an advanced 84-inch […]

  • Oloyede charges examination officials as 2026 UTME begins today

    Oloyede charges examination officials as 2026 UTME begins today

    The registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, has charged examination officials to demonstrate maximum commitment and professionalism as the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) begins nationwide today. Oloyede gave the directive during a final virtual briefing for technical officers, amid high expectations from parents, candidates, and stakeholders for […]

  • TESCOM, foundation strengthen teaching quality in Lagos schools

    TESCOM, foundation strengthen teaching quality in Lagos schools

    Efforts to improve learning outcomes in Lagos State’s public secondary schools received a fresh boost as the Bunmi Adedayo Foundation, in partnership with the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), convened a five-day subject enhancement programme in Mathematics for teachers across the state. The sponsor and implementer of the initiative, the Bunmi Adedayo Foundation, brings […]

  • Nigerian scholar selected for Bruntwood SciTech programme

    Nigerian scholar selected for Bruntwood SciTech programme

    Ofole Kehinde Promise, a graduate of Library and Information Science from the University of Ibadan (UI) and holder of a Master’s degree in Project Management from Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom, has been selected as one of the outstanding female innovators in the Bruntwood SciTech programme, an initiative designed to support high-potential ventures in science […]

  • Counselling education must embrace AI to avoid mediocrity, ex-VC tells CASSON

    Counselling education must embrace AI to avoid mediocrity, ex-VC tells CASSON

    Former Vice Chancellor of Westland University, Iwo, Professor Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe, has said that raising standards in counselling is the key to safeguarding the profession from mediocrity and dilution in an AI-driven era marked by knowledge commodification and commercialisation. Professor Okwilagwe spoke while delivering the lead paper at the Oyo State Counselling Association of Nigeria […]

  • Declining bat population threatens Nigeria’s food security, expert warns

    Declining bat population threatens Nigeria’s food security, expert warns

    By Martin Metieh A bat biologist, Dr Benneth Obitte, has raised concerns over the declining population of bats in Nigeria, warning that the trend could have serious implications for the country’s food security. Dr Obitte noted that Nigeria may be losing one of its most underappreciated environmental allies due to superstition and neglect. He made […]

  • Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

    Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

    By Martin Metieh Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle, in a powerful demonstration of commitment to meeting international environmental goals through multilateral cooperation. The significant funding will enable the GEF to bolster investment in nature-positive development, helping developing countries address their most […]

  • Council-management synergy driving EKSU’s transformation —VC

    Council-management synergy driving EKSU’s transformation —VC

    The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Professor Babatola Ayodele, has attributed the institution’s recent strides in academic development, infrastructure growth, and global relevance to the harmonious relationship between the Governing Council and the university management. Speaking at the university’s convocation ceremony held at the main auditorium, Ayodele said the synergy between both arms of […]