A total of 240 students will graduate with First Class honours as the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) holds its 36th Convocation Ceremony. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji, disclosed this on Friday, November 7, 2025, during a press briefing heralding the week-long convocation activities. Out of the 2,747 graduating students, 1,479 will bag Second Class (Upper Division), 912 will graduate with Second Class (Lower Division), while 116 will receive Third Class degrees. The Best Graduating Student, Akindunbi Aduragbemi Isaac of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, emerged with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.98 out…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum, conversations across Ondo North Senatorial District are increasingly tilting towards a call for renewed and purposeful representation at the National Assembly. Among the names resonating most with constituents is that of Engr. Michael Adebayo Adeyanju, a respected entrepreneur and party loyalist widely regarded as a bridge between the people and government. Community voices across Akoko and other parts of Ondo North describe Adeyanju as a “dutiful and compassionate leader” whose record of philanthropy and community development predates his political aspirations. Supporters say his business acumen and collaborative…
The recent protest by a group of youths in Ilara Kingdom, Epe Division of Lagos State has sparked outrage and condemnation from community leaders and residents, who have described the incident as both sacrilegious and anti-development. The demonstration, which took place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, saw some suspectedly sponsored youths march through the streets, chanting slogans against Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom. The protesters accused the monarch of neglecting traditional and developmental matters due to his alleged absence from the town. However, the majority of residents and stakeholders in Ilara have dismissed…
The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to restock the nation’s Strategic Food Reserves as part of plans to enhance food security, stabilise prices, and strengthen liquidity in the agricultural sector. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this during a tour of agricultural facilities in Kaduna, alongside the Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Abdullahi Aliyu, and other stakeholders. The visit was held on the sidelines of the 47th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS). Kyari said the government’s renewed food reserve strategy will support farmers to produce all…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing telemedicine and digital health innovation as key strategies for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and equitable healthcare access across Nigeria. The assurance came on Thursday in Abuja at the Nigeria Telehealth Conference 2025, themed “Scaling Telehealth for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria: Pathway to Sustainability.” The event brought together key players from government, the private sector, and development organisations to review progress and chart the next phase of digital health integration. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, described the conference as a milestone in Nigeria’s effort…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert predicting moderate to heavy rainfall across several southern states between Wednesday, November 5, and Friday, November 7, 2025. According to the forecast, the affected states include Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Abia, and Delta. The forecast, valid from 0000 UTC on November 5 to 2359 UTC on November 7, also indicates that other parts of the country will experience light or no rainfall within the same period. NiMet warned that the rains may be accompanied by strong winds and advised motorists to avoid driving through surface runoff waters, which…
In an era of information overload, misinformation, and fragmented values, effective visual communication has become critical to shaping public understanding and promoting national cohesion. This was the submission of Professor Emmanuel Oladumiye, a Professor of Graphic Design and Advertising at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), during the institution’s 187th Inaugural Lecture held on November 4, 2025, at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium. Delivering the lecture titled “Graphic Design: Catalyst for Human Transformation and Development from Darkness to Light,” Professor Oladumiye urged information managers to leverage graphic design and visual communication to counter misinformation and expose deepfakes increasingly distorting public…
As part of its bold sustainability agenda aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening energy security, Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc, has revealed that it has co-processed over 1.5 million tonnes of alternative fuels in the past four years — a milestone that significantly lowers its carbon footprint. The initiative underscores the company’s commitment to cutting carbon emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and setting new standards for sustainable industrialization across the continent. Speaking to a global audience at the Africa CemTrade Summit held recently in Accra, Ghana, the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Mr. Arvind Pathak, disclosed…
All is set for the 2025 edition of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) Summit, as final arrangements reach top gear ahead of the highly anticipated event scheduled for November 13, 2025. With the theme “Policy Shifts in Cyber Law and Taxation: What They Mean for the Media and Nigeria’s Economy,” the summit is expected to bring together leading experts in finance, cybercrime, taxation, and public relations to dissect how emerging policies are reshaping Nigeria’s digital economy and media practice. According to the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Mr. Wale Onifade, the event will take place at…
Nigeria has secured global recognition as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has approved the establishment of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMLI) in Abuja as a Category-2 Institute — the first of its kind in the world. The approval was granted during the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO’s Communication and Information Commission (CI Session) held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. With this milestone, Nigeria is set to play a leading role in advancing global research, policy dialogue, and capacity-building in media and information literacy, particularly in combating misinformation and disinformation. Minister of Information and National Orientation,…