Education

Stanley Ihedigbo Nigeria’s expenditure on medical tourism has reached a staggering $2.39 billion in 2024, according to the Founder and Chancellor of Maduka University, Dr. Samuel Maduka Onyishi. Speaking as the guest lecturer at the second Academic Lecture of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Nigeria, Enugu…

Stanley Ihedigbo Vice-Chancellor of Wesley University Ondo, Rt. Rev. Prof. Obeka Samuel Sunday has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to education and innovative leadership. The Champion Newspapers’ 2024 Most Impactful and Innovative Academic Leader of the Year Award is a testament to his dedication and commitment to excellence. A…

Olayide Akinfosile’s groundbreaking research on water quality and health offers a beacon of hope for rural communities in Nigeria. Akinfosile’s study highlighted the significant health risks associated with exposure to environmental pollutants in water sources, including respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, reproductive issues, and neurological disorders. The research titled; ‘A qualitative…

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has thrown its weight behind the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, assuring him that his integrity remains intact despite recent examination glitches. MURIC’s support comes after Oloyede admitted to errors during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and…

Managing director/ CEO, Great Future Properties & Homes Ltd, Dada Oladeji, has been conferred with a doctorate by European – American University (EAU) Republic of Panama. Oladeji was awarded a Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa ( D. Sc.hons) in Real estate management & corporate leadership by the university at a…

In a heartwarming display of support for academic excellence, President Bola Tinubu’s Personal Assistant on Special Duties, Kamorudeen Yusuf, has awarded a scholarship to Master Sodiq Shoyode, a 16-year-old who scored 360 in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The gesture underscores the importance of recognizing and nurturing exceptional…

The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been marred by controversy, with over 1.5 million out of 1.9 million candidates scoring below 200 marks, sparking nationwide concern and accusations of systemic failure. Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has weighed in on the debate, demanding that the Joint Admissions…

Wesley University, Ondo, has marked a historic milestone with the matriculation of 1,288 students, marking a significant moment in the institution’s growth and academic excellence. The significant announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Rt. Rev. Prof. Samuel Sunday Obeka (JP), during the 18th Matriculation Ceremony on Friday. In his welcome…

Management of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo, has expressed a desire to collaborate with Wesley University Ondo for research, staff and student programme exchange, and other academic initiatives. In a statement over the weekend by the Public Relations Officer of Wesley University Ondo, Ms. Peace Olanrewaju, AFUED paid…

Stanley Ihedigbo Wife of Alaafin of Oyo, Ayaba Abiwumi Olajumoke Owoade, also an alumna of the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, has charged graduates to be agents of change in their various spheres of influence. Speaking at the 27th convocation ceremony of the college, she urged the graduates…