2020/2021 OVERSEAS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME UNDER PTDF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS IN UK Click the link below for necessary information https://ptdf.gov.ng/2020-2021-overseas-postgraduate-scholarship-scheme-under-ptdf-strategic-partnerships-in-uk/Read More

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE: NEED TO MOVE FROM EXCLUSIVE TO CONCURRENT LEGISLATIVE LIST (1) “Issue of wages should be moved from exclusive legislative list to concurrent list” As Nigerians mark the beginning of a new year, it is certain that the controversy surrounding the adoption and implementation of a new minimum wage of N30,000 (Thirty thousand...Read More

Last week, I began an examination of the issues relating to the closure of Nigeria’s borders, its effect on the nation’s economy and production of locally made goods. This week, I intend to proceed on a discourse of the pros and cons of the closure while identifying areas government can improve upon to address problems...Read More

NIGERIA’S BORDER CLOSURE: GOVERNMENT DESERVES SUPPORT OF NIGERIANS (1) In August 2019, Nigeria announced and enforced the closure of its border with the Republic of Benin. The operation under the codename ‘Ex-Swift Response’ was a collaborative security operation involving the Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Customs Service together with Nigeria Police Force and the Armed...Read More

ANNOUNCEMENT! ANNOUNCEMENT!! ANNOUNCEMENT!!! AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY PARENTS-TEACHERS CONSULTATIVE FORUM (PTCF) 9TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING This is to inform all Parents, Teachers and other stakeholders that the 9th Annual General Meeting of the Parents of Afe Babalola University holds as scheduled: Date: Friday 22nd November, 2019. Time: 11am prompt. Venue: PTCF Amphi-theatre. Thank you as you...Read More

Avocados, otherwise known as an alligator pear, because of their shape and color, contain incredible amount of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. As well as being delicious to eat, avocados are used in many health and beauty products including hair conditioners, face creams and bath oils, to name but a few. You can’t...Read More

The Pearl in the Pack Convocation Lecture presented by: Professor Temitope Oluwagbenga Alonge MD, FRCS, FWACS  On The Occasion Of  The 10th Anniversary of the Founding of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) and 7th Convocation Lecture on Saturday, 19th October 2019. Your Excellencies Your Royal Highnesses Your Lordships Honourable Ministers Distinguished Senators of the...Read More

************************************************************************************ The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Competition –Apply by November 15, 2019 The Rockefeller Foundation is pleased to announce the biannual competition for academic, artist and practitioner residencies at the Bellagio Center. The Center is located in the village of Bellagio on Lake Como in Italy and offers individuals a setting conducive to focused...Read More

WHEN FALSE PUBLICATIONS MAY AMOUNT TO CRIMINAL LIBEL  In recent times, there has been an increase in the arrest and arraignment of persons alleged to have published false and misleading information against public figures. The first of these was that of a blogger who was arrested, arraigned and subsequently remanded in prison in connection to publication...Read More

POVERTY AND THE NIGERIAN ATTITUDE TO GIVING (2) This week, in continuation of my discussion of the issue of poverty in the country, I will highlight how philanthropy can aid development. PHILANTHROPY AS A TOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA Nigeria is at the moment faced with several problems ranging from dilapidating infrastructure in every facet...Read More