…as the Academic titan goes home By: Tunde Olofintila The departure of the undeniable man of peace, the erudite and highly talented Prof. Benjamin Afolabi Oso, reminds one of the ever green words of the Preacher in the Book of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 to wit: ”There is a time for everything, and a season for every...Read More

Attorney General Robert Barr sends summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s long-awaited report to Congress leaders. by William Roberts Washington – Special Counsel Robert Mueller has concluded in his investigation that US President Donald Trump should not be charged with obstruction of justice or having conspired or coordinated with Russia to interfere in the 2016 elections, according to a letter by Attorney General...Read More

The founder of the Afe Babalola University in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Aare Afe Babalola, has become the third recipient of the Obafemi Awolowo Leadership Award 2018, after Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, and one-time president of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki.ADVERTISING Babalola, who was given the award at a ceremony at Harbour Point on Victoria Island,...Read More

 by Leke Salaudeen Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) founder Chief Afe Babalola yesterday received the 2018 Obafemi Awolowo Prize in Leadership. Aare Babalola became the third recipient of the coveted prize since its inception. He joined the club of Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka and former South African President Thambo Mbeki. The duo won the...Read More

THE RESCHEDULED ELECTION DATE AND THE LAW On the morning of 16th February 2019, millions of Nigerians who night before had gone to bed looking forward to the opportunity to cast their votes in the Presidential and National assembly elections awoke to the shocking news that the election had been postponed by INEC to the...Read More

A legal icon and founder, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola, has been named winner of the Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Awards 2018. Aare Afe Babalola His emergence as the latest winner of the prestigious award, as announced by the former Secretary-General, Commonwealth of Nations and chairman of the Selection Committee...Read More

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is pleased to announce the annual call for applications for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for the 2020/2021 academic year. Formerly referred to as the  Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program and the Fulbright Visiting Student Program, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program is a research...Read More

LIST OF SOME RESEARCH FUNDING AGENCIES 1.       Commonwealth Academic Fellowships           Administered by UGC Scheme:      Commonwealth Academic Staff Eligibility:  5-10 years research and up to 2 years teaching experience: age less than 40 years Commonwealth Academic Fellowships are offered for early career academics from developing Commonwealth countries. These fellowships are funded by the UK Department...Read More

Legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), has described the proposed trial on Monday of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal over alleged failure to fully declare his assets as “denigration of the country’s Judiciary and Constitution.” He also noted the constitutional provision which stipulates that any infraction by...Read More

Research Grants for individuals, scholars, organizations & institutions. Financial support for research. Grants/Funding available to support scientists and research in the humanities & social sciences. Small grants for individuals. Small grants for individuals in developing countries. AERA Research GrantsAgriculture Research GrantsAfrica Initiative Graduate Research GrantAfrica-India Mobility Fund Travel GrantsAfrican Small Grants – Small Research Grants...Read More