Professor T.O. Ogunlesi FAS became a of Medicine in 1965, making him Nigeria's first professor of Medicine. He is a foundation fellow of the Acedemy as well as a past Vice President of the Academy. He retired in 1983
The level of funding of the education sector has been recognised as one of the major factors that contribute to quality education. This, in turn, determines growth and development of a country. It’s also been acknowledged that quality education...
A retired diplomat of the United Nations, Prof. Chidi Ibe, will be delivering the Annual Lecture at the Society of Petroleum Engineers Nigeria Council Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum holding on April 25, 2019. Other high profile speakers...
The first case of Lassa fever in Nigeria was recorded in 1969. A zoonotic disease endemic to West Africa, the disease was named after the town in Nigeria where the first case occurred. The past seven years...
Emeritus Professor Emmanuel .U. Emovon FAS celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, 24th of February, 2019 in Benin. Professor Emovon (Professor of Chemistry) was a Foundation Fellow and Past President of the Nigerian Academy of Science. He was also...
Distinguished Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe FAS celebrated his 70th birthday thanksgiving on Friday, 5th of July, 2019. A black tie/full national dress reception was held in his honour where he launched Read more
Professor Friday Okonofua FAS delivered the 7th Professor Adetokunbo Babatunde Sofoluwe Memorial Lecture on Thursday, 4th of July, 2019. His lecture titled ‘Re-thinking the archetypal medical education system in Nigeria’ was delivered at the Afe Babalola Auditorium, University of Lagos. Read more
