Academic news in nigeria

Here are some recent academic news in Nigeria:

  1. University of Lagos (UNILAG) gets new Vice-Chancellor: Professor Oluwatoyin Togun has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, effective from February 2023. (Source: The Punch)
  2. Nigerian universities ranked among top 500 globally: According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, the University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, and University of Nigeria, Nsukka, are among the top 500 universities globally. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Federal Government approves establishment of new universities: The Federal Government has approved the establishment of six new universities, including the University of Science and Technology, Owerri, and the University of Agriculture, Makurdi. (Source: Vanguard)
  4. Nigerian researchers develop new vaccine against Lassa fever: A team of researchers from the University of Lagos has developed a new vaccine against Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic fever that is common in Nigeria. (Source: Premium Times)
  5. University of Abuja gets new Vice-Chancellor: Professor Michael Adikwu has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, effective from January 2023. (Source: Leadership)
  6. Nigerian students win international science competition: A team of Nigerian students has won the 2022 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the United States, taking home a cash prize of $10,000. (Source: The Nation)
  7. Federal Government launches National Research Fund: The Federal Government has launched the National Research Fund, a N10 billion fund aimed at promoting research and innovation in Nigeria. (Source: This Day)
  8. University of Maiduguri gets new Vice-Chancellor: Professor Ibrahim Abubakar has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, effective from January 2023. (Source: Daily Trust)
  9. Nigerian researchers develop new treatment for sickle cell disease: A team of researchers from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has developed a new treatment for sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that affects millions of people in Nigeria. (Source: The Punch)
  10. Federal Government approves establishment of new polytechnics: The Federal Government has approved the establishment of six new polytechnics, including the Federal Polytechnic, Ogun, and the Federal Polytechnic, Kano. (Source: Vanguard)

These are just a few examples of recent academic news in Nigeria.