Education
Youth Minister Congratulates LAUTECH On NUC Ranking
Youth Minister Sunday Dare has congratulated the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology(LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State for emerging as the best State University in Nigeria.
Dare, who is from Ogbomoso and holds the chieftaincy title of AGBAAKIN of Ogbomoso, commended the management of the University for maintaining a high academic standard in spite of daunting challenges, urging them to maintain the tempo.
Apart from being rated the best State University, LAUTECH also finished in fourth place among all Nigerian universities – Federal, State, and Private.
The University of Ibadan, Redeemers University and Covenant University are the universities ranked ahead of LAUTECH.
Titled 2021 ranking of Nigerian Universities, the ranking instituted by the National Universities Commission (NUC), is one of the several drivers of quality improvement of the Nigerian University system. It is powered by the League of Directors of Academic Planning (LDAPs) of all universities in Nigeria.
It is one of the several projects of Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, the Executive Secretary of NUC and implemented under the auspices of the NUC Strategy Advisory Committee (STRADVCOM).
Its formal launch for the 2021 rankings was done on Saturday, December 11, 2021.
The announcement made on Monday and other details are available on nusrankings.ng.
Education
Inclusive Education Boost as Deaf-Tech, Federal University of Lafia Roll Out Master’s in Disability Studies
Joel Ajayi
In a major step toward advancing inclusive education in Nigeria, Deaf-in-Tech, an initiative of Data-Lead Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) to establish a Professional Master’s Degree in Disability Studies.
The signing ceremony, held at Deaf-in-Tech’s headquarters in Abuja, featured a goodwill message from Prof. Adaka Terfa Ahon, Director of the Centre for Disability Studies, who represented FULAFIA’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to championing disability and inclusion in its academic innovation and planning.
The new Master’s programme will adopt a hybrid learning model, with online classes complemented by in-person sessions at Deaf-in-Tech’s training facility in Abuja. It is designed to build expertise in disability-inclusive governance, education, and development across sectors.
Executive Director of Deaf-in-Tech and Co-Founder of Data-Lead Africa, Dr. Arowolo Ayoola, described the collaboration as a “structural shift” in how institutions and professionals engage with disability issues. “The inclusion journey must begin with knowledge, and we are proud to partner with a progressive university like FULAFIA,” he said.
Beyond the postgraduate programme, the partnership will also establish a Deaf-in-Tech Club on FULAFIA’s campus — the first of its kind — to empower Deaf students with technology skills, mentorship, and innovation opportunities. Additional initiatives include a ₦1 million academic excellence reward for any Deaf student who graduates with a First Class, as well as the development of a disability-accessible website and digital database for the Centre for Disability Studies, built to WCAG 2.1 global accessibility standards.
The alliance underscores both institutions’ commitment to building inclusive systems and celebrating excellence, while positioning Deaf-in-Tech as a catalyst for bridging the gap between disability and the digital economy.
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