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First Nigerian Professors: Pioneering Achievements in Different Academic Fields

First Nigerian Professors: Pioneering Achievements in Different Academic Fields- Part 1

Nigeria is a country filled with great people. Western education was introduced into what will become Nigeria, in the late 1800s by Christian missionaries. Slowly, schools spread across and a new generation of indigenous students emerge. With the establishment of the first university at Ibadan in 1948, there was a rapid growth in the number of university graduates. Continue reading “First Nigerian Professors: Pioneering Achievements in Different Academic Fields”

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Studying for a Postgraduate Programme in Nigeria

Postgraduate study program in Nigeria

A Postgraduate education can be extremely important, depending on your life choices. A postgraduate study programme can significantly improve your career prospects and open doors to new opportunities in today’s competitive job market. Individuals who pursue advanced education gain specialised knowledge, research skills, and critical thinking abilities, all of which are highly valued in the professional world.

Nigeria, with its diverse range of higher education and research institutions, provides an environment conducive to academic growth and professional development. Moreover, postgraduate study offers the chance to delve deeper into a specific field of interest, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and innovation. There are at least 20,000 doctoral students in Nigeria.

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Academic and Professional Profile of Nigeria’s First and Second Lady

Nigeria first lady and second lady

Nigeria’s new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shetima have been sworn in. For the next four years, they will lead the Nigerian government and people.

The first lady, though unofficial is a highly influential office. The wives of the president and vice president occupy the first lady and second lady roles respectively. Continue reading “Academic and Professional Profile of Nigeria’s First and Second Lady”

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As ASUU strike ends, PG students are back to campus.

ASUU strike pg postgraduate back to school

The eight months strike embarked on by the academic staff union of Nigerian universities ASUU have been called of two week ago. Different universities across Nigeria have been announcing resumption dates for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Also, a number of academic activities like sale of postgraduate forms, screening test, clearance and others have resumed. A list of schools and their postgraduate schedule are below.

Post-ASUU Strike Postgraduate PG Resumption Continue reading “As ASUU strike ends, PG students are back to campus.”

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Nigerian Computer Scientist Giving Hope to Amputees

Dr. Oluwarotimi Samuel Nigerian Robotics and computer
Photo credit: SIAT-CAS

On this edition of Shinning the Spotlight, we are in China. A proper African and Nigerian is doing amazing stuff. See previous editions of Shinning the Spotlight.

Oluwarotimi Samuel, Robotics Expert creating solutions

Nigerian scientist and engineering researcher, Dr. Oluwarotimi Samuel is blazing the trail in an uncommon field. He is working to find a solution to amputees who lost their arm. This amazing research involves
developing a technology (both software and hardware) that gives them a better quality of life. Continue reading “Nigerian Computer Scientist Giving Hope to Amputees”

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Masters and PhD: Public or Private University

Master and PhD in public or private university

Shade was a postgraduate student at one of the numerous private universities in South West, Nigeria. She reluctantly agreed to even enrol in the institution. That reluctance was because her undergraduate degree was from a federal university- University of Lagos. The ill conceived opinion about private universities added to the hesitation.

After resuming for the master’s program, she soon discovered her course mates were not some under-25 rich kids. To her surprise, lecturers of even the revered federal and state institutions were having either a second master’s degree or PhD in the school.

What could have made these experienced folks abandon the big names for a little known private university? Continue reading “Masters and PhD: Public or Private University”