22 October 2026
Universities

UNN Urges Court to Strike Out Lawsuit

Uche Nnaji, a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and Prof. Simon Ortuanya, the Vice Chancellor, have urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to strike out the certificate forgery allegation case filed by Uche Nnaji, a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, as it is statute-barred.Nnaji,

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Universities

AIFUE Debunks Rumours

The Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE), Owerri, Imo State, has dismissed claims that it is one of the institutions that admitted fewer than 1,000 students in the 2024/2025 admission process. Nanemeka Ijioma, the university’s head of public relations, in a statement, said people’s claims that the university admitted 942 students is untrue, as

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Universities

KolaDaisi University Announces ₦1.5B Critical Infrastructure Fund

Mr. Remi Babalola, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, KolaDaisi University, Ibadan KolaDaisi University (Ibadan) has unveiled the establishment of a ₦1.5 billion Critical Infrastructure Fund to sponsor key projects in the institution. Mr Remi Babalola, the pro-chancellor and chairman, announced the funding at the university’s 5th convocation ceremony, saying, “In a remarkable demonstration of visionary leadership,

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Research

IARSA to Host 10th International Conference

Prof. Akin Ogunsakin, President General of IARSA Consortium The International Association of Research Scholars & Administrators (IARSA), Nigeria, Ghana, and the United States is set to host its 10th annual international conference themed, ‘Artificial Intelligence for a Green Future (ICAIGF25): Leveraging Education Research, Science, Technology and Innovation in the New Economy for Sustainable Development.’ The

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Universities

UNN Assures Nigeria of Constant Power Supply

Prof Emenike Ejiogu, Director, ACE-SPED at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has stated that with proper funding, it has the capacity to provide a consistent power supply in the country. Prof. Emenike Ejiogu, the centre

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Ministries

NITDA, Jigawa State Organise Development Programme

Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA’s Director General The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Jigawa State Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy to organise a Sub-National Engagement and IT Ecosystem Development Programme. The programme, themed ‘Creating Opportunities, Breaking Boundaries Towards Digitalisation and Entrepreneurial Evolution,’ focused on boosting Jigawa’s digital transformation and enhancing innovation.

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Ministries

NITDA Organises Digital Literacy Training for Civil Servants

Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a capacity-building programme for civil servants, tagged “Digital Literacy for All,” to empower them with digital skills. The programme is a part of its commitment to improving digital literacy in connection with the

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Universities

NUC Participates in HAQAA3

NUC delegation attended HAQAA3 workshop in Accra, Ghana Members of the National Universities Commission (NUC) have attended the Harmonisation, Accreditation and Quality Assurance in African Higher Education (HAQAA3), a 4-day workshop in Accra, Ghana. The workshop, which featured representatives from other African countries, including Senegal, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Niger, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Kenya,

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Universities

NUC Approves New Curriculum Development

Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, the Executive Secretary of NUC Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), has approved experts to develop the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) components for Bachelor’s degrees in Tiv and Nupe languages.The development experts were selected across different Nigerian universities. Prof. Mary A. Adebayo

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Ministries

Nigerian Education Delegates Attend 43rd UNESCO Conference

Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, Minister of State for Education, leads Nigeria delegation to the 43rd UNESCO General Conference Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, has led a delegation to the 43rd United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) General Conference at Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The delegation includes Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu

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