Prof. Afolabi, the Chairman of the Governing Council of YABATECH, has urged the institution's alumni globally to support its transition into a university. This call for backing is part of the ongoing efforts to transform the college into a full-fledged university, as reported by Vanguard.

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum and Governor of Kwara State, has been elected as the President of the Forum of African Regions (FORAF). He was elected alongside four regional vice-presidents, with a focus on promoting better integration and inclusive growth across Africa.

Chief Dr Femi Majekodunmi, a prominent figure in Egbaland and former president of the medical students at the University of Ibadan, has stated that politics has become a significant means for individuals to generate income and secure lucrative positions. He has held various influential roles, including membership on the Board of Governors of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies and chairing several committees.

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has conferred honorary membership on Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, President and Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, in recognition of his contributions to health education and the development of the medical laboratory science profession. According to a letter dated September 4, 2026, the association said Gwarzo was nominated for the honour, highlighting his role in advancing health education in Nigeria.

Former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal Prof. Waswa Balunywa has been appointed to the National Resistance Movement’s Central Executive Committee (CEC), according to a report by journalist Dickens Okello Honeystraw. The appointment was made by NRM Chairman, President Yoweri Museveni.

Professor Fatima Kyari, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), has been named the 2026 Aig-Imoukhuede Visiting Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. According to a statement released by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation on Monday, Kyari was selected for the fellowship in recognition of her contributions, with the appointment highlighting her role in medical regulation in Nigeria.