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*Take advantage of this lifetime opportunity* There's an ongoing *Data Analysis and Visualisation Training @ *Skillployment.* We have started since last Friday 3rd July,2026. *You can still meet up* We have explored SPSS last week and We are moving to *R programming for Data Analysis and Visualisation* today Friday 10th July, 2026 You will get access to previous class videos. ✅ Data Analysis The class will be *Friday,Saturday and Sunday* of every week for 12 weeks. For just *#50,000* *Instalment payment is allowed* 📅 Fridays: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📅 Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📅 Sundays: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Follow this link to join my WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJNtZu6bQKa4nz0kQk3I5B

The 12th ReFoSTS Book of Proceedings of NIFST ECC can be downloaded from "https://www.researchgate.net/publication/408405511_12th_ReFoSTS_Book_of_Proceedings_of_NIFST_ECC_-_COOU_2026" Download, read, cite, share. NB: Captures all areas of Food Science and Technology. Best regards Dr. Oluchukwu Margaret Mary Nwadi FNIFST CFSN Editor-in-Chief/Chairman Editorial Sub-Committee, NIFST ECC ReFoSTS 2026 LOC 08064189927 oluchukwu.nwadi@unn.edu.ng

What Many Don’t Know: No Genuine Researcher Entered the University to Become Rich Wadzani Dauda, PhD, D.D. Every few months someone says, “School is a scam.” Or, “I earn more than my lecturers.” Perhaps. But that is like mocking a doctor because a drug dealer has more cash. They are not in the same calling. We keep mistaking cash for contribution. Noise for worth. Visibility for value. A content creator may earn more than a professor. A trader may earn more than a scientist. But income alone has never carried a civilization. The transistor was not born on social media. The internet did not come from a trading floor. GPS, MRI, antibiotics, improved seeds, and vaccines began with people bending over questions in rooms where nobody clapped. A nation that laughs at its researchers today will beg for other people’s answers tomorrow. The university was not built as a money machine. It was built to preserve memory, test truth, and prepare society before trouble arrives. No genuine researcher enters a PhD because it is the quickest road to wealth. Everyone knows easier roads. Business. Finance. Politics. Entertainment. Yet researchers choose laboratories, libraries, farms, hospitals, archives, forests, and field stations. They choose failed trials. Rejected papers. Unfunded proposals. Long nights. Small rooms. Quiet labour. Why? Because some burdens are larger than salary. Gregor Mendel planted peas in silence. The world later called it genetics. Marie Curie worked through hardship. Her discoveries changed science and cancer treatment. Norman Borlaug bred wheat against hunger. Millions lived because someone kept working in fields. Jonas Salk refused to patent the polio vaccine. When asked who owned it, he said, “The people.” That is research at its purest. But knowledge also has a dark road. Fritz Haber helped make synthetic fertilizer possible. That work helped feed billions. The same man helped bring poison gas to war. The chemistry had power. The character gave it direction. The same science can heal a child or harm a nation. The same mind that builds medicine can build weapons. The same skill that feeds the poor can serve greed. So the question is not whether researchers should earn well. They should. They deserve decent pay, working laboratories, grants, books, equipment, rest, and respect. But money must never become the god of knowledge. Industry already knows what many nations forget. A drug is first a molecule. A harvest is first a breeding line. A company is first an idea. A patent is first a question. Today’s laboratory becomes tomorrow’s economy. Government should know this too. Funding universities is not charity. It is self-preservation. When research is neglected, the country later pays through imported technology, weak hospitals, hungry farms, bad policy, brain drain, and certificates without discovery. Yes, universities have their sins. Some sell grades. Some chase titles. Some bury truth. Some publish noise. Some exploit students. But corruption does not make education useless. It only shows what happens when character dies. Without researchers, there are no new medicines, improved crops, safer bridges, cleaner energy, better policy, or lasting national progress. Research is the seed. Industry is the harvest. Government is the rain. Character is the soil. Remove one, and the nation suffers. Great universities are not remembered because their professors were rich. They are remembered because their ideas outlived them. Money can buy comfort. Knowledge can save a generation. Part Two: How research commercialization and the Triple Helix Model show why universities, industry, and government must work together to turn knowledge into patents, companies, jobs, and national wealth. Because the real question is not school or money. It is whether a nation understands that prosperity without knowledge is borrowed prosperity. And borrowed prosperity always comes with a receipt. Repost this to your network

Lecture #4 on generative *AI for Academic and professional excellence for Nigerian Tertiary Education* scheduled for: Saturday 11th July 2026, Time 12.00 noon to 3.00pm. Join via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86857031386?pwd=awvCO9oGPmj7gWq8U7nkUjWZyTt0yT.1 Register to participate fully to access learning materials and get certificate of attendance. https://diaspora-bridge.ng/seminars-fe/show/e096116f-3167-4a7b-96f6-2444d9a9e7e2 The lectures will be immensely beneficial to Lecturers/trainers, Researchers and ICT officers, Technical and Entrepreneurship/Skills centre staff or workers, postgraduate and undergraduate students, including all students of Nigerian Polytechnics and Colleges of Education". These lectures are powered by the Diaspora Bridge of the office of HME in collaboration with TETFund.

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Peer-reviewed joint publications Multi-institutional datasets Research visibility reports Foundation for grant applications and institutional partnerships  IMPORTANT NOTE Members will be assigned based on: Institutional capacity Research interest Academic level Technical skill availability — DrNurayn Head Admin, VALEFON Research Wing    VALEFON RESEARCH CONSORTIUM DRAFT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL WATER SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS This SOP is developed to ensure uniformity, reliability, and comparability of data generated from different participating institutions under VALEFON collaborative research projects. All participating institutions are expected to adhere strictly to the agreed protocol.   1. SAMPLING SITE SELECTION   - Sampling sites shall be selected based on predefined project objectives. - Similar categories of water sources shall be considered across institutions (e.g., boreholes, surface waters, streams, rivers, wastewater where applicable). - Potential pollution sources around each sampling location shall be documented.   2. SAMPLING PERIOD AND FREQUENCY   - Sampling shall be carried out within an agreed study period. - Participating institutions shall follow the same seasonal schedule where possible (e.g., dry season or wet season). - The number of sampling locations and replicate samples shall be standardized across all institutions.   3. SAMPLE COLLECTION PROCEDURE   - Samples shall be collected using approved, clean, and appropriate sampling containers. - A uniform sample volume shall be agreed upon before commencement of the study. - The date, time, and exact location of sampling shall be recorded. - Proper precautions shall be taken to avoid contamination during sample collection.   4. SAMPLE LABELING AND DOCUMENTATION   Every sample shall be assigned a unique identification code containing: - Institution code - Sampling location code - Sample number - Date of collection   Field records should include: - GPS coordinates - Environmental conditions - Water source description - Visible anthropogenic activities or pollution sources nearby 5. SAMPLE PRESERVATION AND TRANSPORT - Samples shall be preserved according to the analytical requirements of the target contaminants. - Storage temperature and maximum holding time shall be standardized. - Transportation conditions shall be documented to maintain sample integrity. 6. LABORATORY ANALYSIS AND QUALITY CONTROL All participating laboratories shall follow harmonized analytical procedures. Quality assurance measures should include: - Instrument calibration where applicable. - Analysis of blanks and duplicate samples. - Use of appropriate standards and controls. - Proper documentation of all analytical procedures. 7. DATA MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING A standardized VALEFON data template shall be provided to all institutions. Each submitted dataset shall include: - Sample identification code - Sampling information - Analytical results - Units of measurement - Detection limits (where applicable) - Method used for analysis - Observations and remarks   8. ETHICS, SAFETY, AND RESEARCH INTEGRITY All participants shall adhere to institutional safety guidelines, environmental regulations, and accepted principles of responsible research conduct. NOTE: This SOP serves as the preliminary framework for VALEFON multi-institutional environmental research. The final detailed protocol, including specific analytical methods, instruments, sampling volumes, preservation requirements, and quality assurance parameters, shall be developed by the designated Methodology and Quality Assurance Committee based on the target contaminants and available laboratory capacity. Approved for collaborative development under: VALEFON Research Consortium DrNurayn Head Admin, VALEFON and  VALEFON Research Wing https://t.me/valreshub

 RESEARCH ALERT 🔥 🔥 🔥 PHARMACEUTICAL & ANTIBIOTIC ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION STUDIES Dear esteemed colleagues, Following the expansion of VALEFON Research thematic areas under the Sustainable Environmental Analysis and Remediation Cluster, this initiative is being formally structured into a two-phase interdisciplinary research framework to ensure clarity, participation, and progression toward original publications. Why We Have Chosen This Research Area This research area was carefully selected because it represents one of the most important emerging environmental and public health challenges of our time. While pharmaceutical and antibiotic contaminants in water systems have received increasing global attention, there remains a significant gap in coordinated data and multidisciplinary studies within many developing regions, including Nigeria. Through this initiative, VALEFON aims not only to contribute to the existing global knowledge base through a comprehensive review but also to lay the foundation for a future multi-institutional original research project that will generate local data and provide practical solutions relevant to our environment.    PHASE 1: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW STAGE (FOUNDATION PHASE) This stage is designed for all interested members to contribute to knowledge mapping and gap identification.  WORKING SUB-AREAS (REVIEW TEAMS) Members will be organized into focused thematic groups:  1. SOURCES & PATHWAYS Pharmaceutical entry into water systems Hospital wastewater discharge Agricultural and livestock antibiotic use Urban runoff contributions  2. ENVIRONMENTAL DETECTION & ANALYTICAL METHODS Current detection techniques for pharmaceutical residues Water sampling and laboratory methods Advances in environmental analytical chemistry Instrumentation limitations in developing regions  3. ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) LINKAGES Environmental contribution to AMR development Antibiotic resistance gene spread in water systems Public health implications 4. REMEDIATION STRATEGIES Filtration technologies Adsorption and chemical treatment methods Bioremediation approaches Sustainable water purification models  5. REGIONAL RESEARCH GAP ANALYSIS (VERY IMPORTANT) African and Nigerian dataset availability Institutional research limitations Policy and monitoring gaps  PHASE 2: ORIGINAL MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH (IMPLEMENTATION PHASE) After completion of the review stage, VALEFON will transition into original field and laboratory-based research, coordinated across participating institutions. ORIGINAL RESEARCH STRUCTURE Research will be assigned across real academic departments and levels:  A. BSc LEVEL (UNDERGRADUATE SUPPORT ROLES) Water sample collection (campus + local environments) Basic field documentation Survey data collection (water sources usage patterns) Preliminary physicochemical analysis Assisting laboratory preparation  B. MSc LEVEL (ANALYTICAL & TECHNICAL ROLES) Laboratory analysis of samples Data processing and interpretation Statistical analysis of contamination levels Visualization and reporting support  C. PhD LEVEL (LEAD RESEARCH & DESIGN ROLES) Research design and method structuring Advanced statistical modelling Supervision of MSc/BSc data outputs Manuscript drafting and publication leadership  INSTITUTIONAL IMPLEMENTATION MODEL Each participating university will: Assign members into their relevant departments Identify available supervisors (where applicable) Coordinate student involvement under VALEFON framework Contribute datasets to centralized VALEFON research repository   OBJECTIVE This structure ensures that VALEFON evolves into: A distributed research institute model, where data collection, analysis, and publication are shared across institutions but unified under one consortium identity. FINAL OUTPUT The expected outcomes include:

Peer-reviewed joint publications Multi-institutional datasets Research visibility reports Foundation for grant applications and institutional partnerships  IMPORTANT NOTE Members will be assigned based on: Institutional capacity Research interest Academic level Technical skill availability — DrNurayn Head Admin, VALEFON Research Wing    VALEFON RESEARCH CONSORTIUM DRAFT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL WATER SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS This SOP is developed to ensure uniformity, reliability, and comparability of data generated from different participating institutions under VALEFON collaborative research projects. All participating institutions are expected to adhere strictly to the agreed protocol.   1. SAMPLING SITE SELECTION   - Sampling sites shall be selected based on predefined project objectives. - Similar categories of water sources shall be considered across institutions (e.g., boreholes, surface waters, streams, rivers, wastewater where applicable). - Potential pollution sources around each sampling location shall be documented.   2. SAMPLING PERIOD AND FREQUENCY   - Sampling shall be carried out within an agreed study period. - Participating institutions shall follow the same seasonal schedule where possible (e.g., dry season or wet season). - The number of sampling locations and replicate samples shall be standardized across all institutions.   3. SAMPLE COLLECTION PROCEDURE   - Samples shall be collected using approved, clean, and appropriate sampling containers. - A uniform sample volume shall be agreed upon before commencement of the study. - The date, time, and exact location of sampling shall be recorded. - Proper precautions shall be taken to avoid contamination during sample collection.   4. SAMPLE LABELING AND DOCUMENTATION   Every sample shall be assigned a unique identification code containing: - Institution code - Sampling location code - Sample number - Date of collection   Field records should include: - GPS coordinates - Environmental conditions - Water source description - Visible anthropogenic activities or pollution sources nearby 5. SAMPLE PRESERVATION AND TRANSPORT - Samples shall be preserved according to the analytical requirements of the target contaminants. - Storage temperature and maximum holding time shall be standardized. - Transportation conditions shall be documented to maintain sample integrity. 6. LABORATORY ANALYSIS AND QUALITY CONTROL All participating laboratories shall follow harmonized analytical procedures. Quality assurance measures should include: - Instrument calibration where applicable. - Analysis of blanks and duplicate samples. - Use of appropriate standards and controls. - Proper documentation of all analytical procedures. 7. DATA MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING A standardized VALEFON data template shall be provided to all institutions. Each submitted dataset shall include: - Sample identification code - Sampling information - Analytical results - Units of measurement - Detection limits (where applicable) - Method used for analysis - Observations and remarks   8. ETHICS, SAFETY, AND RESEARCH INTEGRITY All participants shall adhere to institutional safety guidelines, environmental regulations, and accepted principles of responsible research conduct. NOTE: This SOP serves as the preliminary framework for VALEFON multi-institutional environmental research. The final detailed protocol, including specific analytical methods, instruments, sampling volumes, preservation requirements, and quality assurance parameters, shall be developed by the designated Methodology and Quality Assurance Committee based on the target contaminants and available laboratory capacity. Approved for collaborative development under: VALEFON Research Consortium DrNurayn Head Admin, VALEFON and  VALEFON Research Wing https://t.me/valreshub

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MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION INITIATIVE Dear esteemed colleagues, The Varsity Lecturers Forum of Nigeria (VALEFON) is a growing interdisciplinary academic network of lecturers and researchers across Nigerian universities (state and federal institutions), established in 2022 to promote structured collaboration, original research, and academic knowledge exchange. The forum is designed to strengthen inter-university cooperation and enhance the quality and visibility of research outputs produced within Nigerian higher institutions. CURRENT FLAGSHIP RESEARCH INITIATIVE VALEFON is currently coordinating a multi-institutional flagship research project titled: “Assessment of Microplastic Contamination in Water Sources Across Nigerian University Environments.” This ongoing study is designed to generate original field data and promote collaborative research across institutions. The project involves: Field sample collection across institutions Laboratory and environmental analysis Statistical and data interpretation Collaborative manuscript development for publication Participation is open to qualified academics and researchers across relevant disciplines. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION We invite interested lecturers, researchers, and postgraduate-level collaborators who are willing to contribute to structured interdisciplinary research. Areas of interest include: Environmental Sciences Chemistry and Analytical Studies Biology and Ecology Data Analysis and Statistics Related interdisciplinary fields JOIN THE COLLABORATION PLATFORM For full project details, participation structure, and coordination, kindly access the official VALEFON research platform below: https://t.me/valreshub Members are encouraged to share this opportunity within relevant academic circles across institutions to promote broader participation in national research collaboration. VALEFON RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION✍ 08032543677 email nuraynfx@yahoo.com

VALEFON MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE (FLAGSHIP PROJECT 1) TITLE: Assessment of Microplastic Contamination in Water Sources Across Nigerian University Environments PROJECT OVERVIEW VALEFON Research is launching its first coordinated multi-institutional original research project involving members across different universities. This study aims to generate original field data on microplastic contamination in selected water sources within Nigerian academic environments. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES - To assess the presence of microplastics in water samples across different locations - To compare contamination levels across regions and institutions - To generate a collaborative national dataset - To produce a high-impact joint research publication RESEARCH STRUCTURE (MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL TEAMS) Participants will be grouped into functional roles: 1. FIELD DATA TEAM - Water sample collection - Field documentation - Local coordination within institutions 2. LABORATORY ANALYSIS TEAM - Sample preparation - Microplastic identification and measurement - Instrumental analysis where available 3. DATA ANALYSIS TEAM - Statistical analysis - Data visualization - Interpretation of findings 4. WRITING & PUBLICATION TEAM - Manuscript preparation - Literature integration - Journal submission coordination PARTICIPATION MODEL Members will participate based on: - Institutional availability - Expertise - Access to laboratory or field resources - Research interest area Students under supervision may also be included where appropriate. EXPECTED OUTPUT - A peer-reviewed journal publication - A collaborative VALEFON research report - Potential basis for future grant applications CALL FOR PARTICIPATION Interested members are invited to indicate their willingness to participate by stating: - Their institution - Their area of expertise - Their preferred role in the project This marks the beginning of VALEFON’s transition into structured multi-institutional original research. Let us work together to generate impactful and meaningful scientific contributions. For structured coordination and participation flow, join the VALEFON Research Hub: https://t.me/valreshub VALEFON Research Administration

VALEFON RESEARCH WING: HOW OUR NEW STRUCTURE WORKS Dear Esteemed VALEFON Researchers, To improve coordination, visibility, and productivity within VALEFON Research Wing, we are introducing a structured three-layer system designed to enhance collaboration and ensure that our academic outputs are well-organized and impactful. This system is not about creating separation, but about improving efficiency and clarity in our research workflow. 1. VALEFON RESEARCH GROUP (CORE RESEARCH LAB) This is our main working space. It contains: - All research clusters (Nanoscience, Immunology, Social Sciences, etc.) - Academic discussions - Collaboration activities - Research brainstorming - Student-related research engagement This is where ideas are generated and academic interaction happens. 2. VALEFON RESEARCH HUB (COLLABORATION FILTER) This is our coordination and refinement space. It will be used for: - Structured collaboration discussions - Selected and refined research ideas - Cross-institutional research coordination - Consolidated project development This is where ideas are organized and prepared for official visibility. 3. VALEFON RESEARCH CHANNEL (OFFICIAL PUBLICATION BOARD) This is our official announcement and publication platform. It is used for: - Official VALEFON updates - Weekly research insights - Webinar announcements - Approved research projects - Published article links - Strategic communications This is our public-facing academic channel. HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS The VALEFON Research system operates in a simple flow: - Ideas begin in the Research Group - Selected ideas are refined in the Research Hub - Final outputs and announcements are published in the Research Channel PURPOSE OF THIS STRUCTURE This system is designed to: - Improve coordination across institutions - Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration - Increase visibility of our research outputs - Encourage structured and impactful academic engagement - Build a more professional and sustainable research ecosystem We encourage all members to understand this structure clearly and participate actively within their respective layers. Together, we are building a more organized, impactful, and globally visible VALEFON Research community. VALEFON RESEARCH ADMINS https://t.me/valreshub

We Chose to Be Lecturers; They Chose to Be Non-Teaching Staff The recurring demand by non-teaching staff in Nigeria universities for salary parity and identical allowances with academic staff has continued to generate debate within the higher education sector. While every category of university employee deserves fair remuneration and respect, it is important to recognize that equality of value does not necessarily translate into equality of pay. Lecturers and non-teaching staff perform different functions, possess different professional requirements, and are evaluated using different performance metrics. Academic staff are recruited primarily on the basis of advanced qualifications, often requiring master's and doctoral degrees, specialized research expertise, and scholarly publications. Their responsibilities extend beyond classroom teaching to include research, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, publication of scholarly works, community service, curriculum development, and attracting research grants. The academic profession is unique because promotion and career progression are tied to measurable intellectual output. Lecturers are expected to publish in reputable journals, attend conferences, supervise research projects, and contribute to the global body of knowledge. Failure to meet these expectations can stall career advancement regardless of years spent in service. Non-teaching staff, on the other hand, provide essential administrative, technical, financial, and support services that enable universities to function effectively. Their contributions are indispensable. However, their job descriptions, qualification requirements, and performance expectations differ significantly from those of academic staff. Most administrative and support roles do not require the same level of scholarly productivity or research engagement demanded of lecturers. Salary structures in most organizations are designed around factors such as qualifications, scarcity of skills, level of responsibility, market demand, and nature of duties. Therefore, demanding absolute salary parity between two cadres with distinct roles may not align with established principles of workforce management. This argument should not be interpreted as a call for the neglect of non-teaching staff. Universities must ensure that all employees receive fair wages, adequate welfare packages, opportunities for professional development, and recognition for their contributions. The pursuit of fairness should focus on improving conditions of service for all categories of staff rather than insisting on identical remuneration where job requirements are fundamentally different. A university functions like a complex ecosystem. Lecturers generate knowledge and train future professionals, while non-teaching staff provide the administrative and operational backbone that sustains the institution. Both groups are important, but importance alone does not determine salary structure. Remuneration should reflect the unique responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations attached to each role. In the final analysis, lecturers chose an academic career path with its attendant demands and responsibilities, while non-teaching staff chose administrative and support career paths with their own expectations. Mutual respect, rather than competition over salary structures, is the most productive approach for fostering harmony and progress within the university system with plenty of Joy😁😁😁. Prof. T. H. Aliyu is a Professor of Plant pathology at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin-Nigeria.