Education

PAULESI Director Ranks Among Top 20 Authors In Africa

Published

5 years ago

March 15, 2021

The Director of Pan African University for Life and Earth Sciences, Ibadan (PAULESI), Prof. Titilayo Akinlabi,has been ranked 17th among top 20 authors in Africa by Scholarly Output, from 2015 to 2020.
Akinlabi disclosed this yesterday while speaking in with the newsmen in Ibadan on how she clinched the scholarly rating.
It was gathered that in the recent publication of SciVal, a web-based analytics solution, Akinlabi ranked 17th among the top 500 authors and researchers, by Scholarly Output in Africa for the period covering 2015 to 2020.
Akinlabi attributed the feat to God’s grace and the support she was providing for her students.
“I felt highly humbled when I first saw the publication. I give all glory to God for this feat.
“A lot of things put together helped me, as it is not only one thing that helps a researcher to achieve such a feat.
“I am a people’s person. Back in the University of Johannesburg, I realised that many students like to come to me for supervision.
“It grew to the extent that I had up to 40 students in my research team and I was the main supervisor for their projects.
“You can imagine having 40 students; it could be like 25 doctoral students and 15 master students. I tried my best to provide them with the necessary support, as the research equipment were available there,” she said.
Akinlabi also said that she had a lot of funding from the proposals she had submitted, adding: “With that, I was able to give my students the opportunity to travel.
“They travelled for conferences and research activities to other countries of the world.
“All these enhanced the number of publications because of the broad-base number of students. They were the foot soldiers used by God to enable me achieve such a feat today. So I am dedicating the achievement to all of them.
“It could only have come through hard work and dedication to duties.”
The don said that SciVal had offered access to the research accomplishments of more than 20,100 research institutions and their related researchers in over 231 countries globally.
According to her, she has published over 520 articles in reputable international journal outlets, adding that the articles have received 1,759 citations and 23 h-index.
NAN reports that h-index is an author-level metric, measuring the productivity and citation impact of publications of a scientist or researcher.
NAN also reports that Akinlabi, a Kabba, Kogi-born princess, who assumed office as Director of PAULESI in July 2020, is also a renowned professor of Mechanical Engineering.
Prior to her appointment, she had served as Head of Department and Vice-Dean, Teaching and Learning in her faculty at University of Johannesburg in South Africa.
Akinlabi, with meritorious service at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science of the university, has research interest spanning modern and advanced manufacturing processes and friction stir welding as well as additive manufacturing.
She also has research in the field of laser-based additive manufacturing, including laser material processing and surface engineering as well as renewable energy and biogas production from wastes.
The don, who is a National Research Foundation-rated researcher in South Africa, had supervised 25 doctoral students and 35 Master students.

Education

UNIPort Senate Grants Two-Year Amnesty to U2010–U2018 Students

Published

2 days ago

May 18, 2026

The Tide

The Senate of the University of Port Harcourt Rivers state has approved a special two-year amnesty for students admitted between the 2010/2011 and 2018/2019 academic sessions who were unable to complete their programmes within the stipulated period.

This was contained in a statement by the university public relations officer,Dr Sammy Kpenu and made available to the tide over the weekend in port Harcourt.

The statement stated that eligible students are expected to submit formal applications addressed to the Vice Chancellor through their respective Heads of Department for review and necessary consideration.

The statement further stated that the approval provides a renewed opportunity for affected students to return, regularize their academic status, and successfully complete their studies.

According to the statement the amnesty also offers a fresh opportunity to students who had issues related to overstaying or other challenges that forced them to discontinue their programmes, to return and complete their academic pursuits.

The statement however said that the deadline for submission of applications end on 31st May, 2026 and therefore urge the affected students to take full advantage of the window the amnesty provided to realise their academic dreams.

Education

Education Commissioner Seeks media collaboration in Rivers

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2 days ago

May 18, 2026

The Tide

The River State Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor has called on media practitioners in Rivers State to deploy their various communication platforms toward promoting government programmes and policies aimed at achieving sustainable development in the education sector. Dr. Nwagor made the appeal when members of the Etche Ethnic Practicing Journalists (EEPJ) paid him a courtesy visit in Office in Port Harcourt. The Commissioner emphasized the strategic role of the media in shaping public perception, promoting government initiatives, and supporting policies capable of improving the quality of education and human capital development in the state. According to him, constructive media engagement remains essential in creating public awareness on educational reforms, students’ welfare, infrastructural improvements, and other interventions being implemented by the state government. Speaking on the recent appro

Education

“FPOG Bonny Deepens Learning With Hands-On Expedition to NLNG Nature Park”

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3 weeks ago

April 27, 2026

The Tide

Academic expeditions and excursions take learning beyond the classroom, fostering personal growth, cultural understanding, and hands-on engagement with history, science, and nature. For the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, such outings are a strategic tool for bridging theory with practice.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Department of Science Laboratory Technology led students on an academic excursion to the NLNG Nature Park in Bonny. The team was led by the Head of Unit, Elizabeth Jumbo, alongside Ikor Peter, Usman Thaha, and Elekwachi Progress. The trip was designed to connect classroom instruction with real-life experiences.

According to the department, the excursion sought to deepen learning by linking theoretical knowledge with tangible, real-world exposure. The exercise also aimed to enhance student engagement and retention while promoting social-emotional skills such as collaboration and empathy. It further catered to diverse learning styles among the students.

Academic excursions offer clear benefits. Abstract concepts become concrete when students encounter them firsthand. A history lesson comes alive in a museum, while scientific principles are better understood in natural settings. Such interactive experiences are often more memorable than text-based learning alone.

The outings also build critical soft skills. Trips foster self-confidence, teamwork, communication, and resilience. They broaden cultural awareness and perspective by exposing students to new environments and ideas. For many, the experience sparks curiosity, promotes empathy, and can even influence future career paths.

At its core, the goal is to make learning personal, relevant, and interactive. The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny says it is committed to providing a compass to academic excellence through active learning, consistent organization, and holistic student well-being. The SLT excursion reflects that approach in action.