Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, has promoted three senior academics — Rev. Fr. John Ezenwankwor, Rev. Fr. Polycap Ugwu, and Rev. Fr. Bernard Ukwuegbu — to the rank of Professor. The promotions, approved by the university’s Appointments and Promotions Committee, mark a milestone in the institution’s efforts to strengthen its academic and research profile. Prof.
Havilla University, Nde Ikom, Cross River State, has joined global efforts to promote mental health and nutrition awareness by celebrating World Egg Day and World Mental Health Day with students of Government Secondary School (GOVISCO), Ikom. The event, organised by the university’s Department of Nursing Science in collaboration with corps members and the Dean of
The University of Lagos Alumni Association will mark its 55th anniversary on Friday, October 17, 2025, with a grand awards ceremony to celebrate notable Nigerians and distinguished alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the university and national development. According to a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Funmi Falobi, honourees include the Chief Justice
Babcock University has announced the resumption schedule for newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to the university, resumption will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, between October 27 and 29, 2025, across designated schools. Students from the School of Law & Security Studies, the School of Engineering, and the
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) Library has received a donation of 1,006 books from Dr Patrick Fay, a long-serving faculty member and former Ambassador of Ireland to Nigeria. The collection, which arrived this semester, covers International Relations, Political Science, Diplomacy and Government, offering valuable academic support for both undergraduate and postgraduate research. AUN President,
Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) has hosted a high delegation from the State of African Diaspora (SOAD), a socio-political body recognised by the African Union to integrate Africans abroad into continental development. The delegation, led by SOAD Prime Minister Dr Louis-Georges Tin, included Princess Elsie Amatusero, Aubrey Richter, Sebastian Thembo, and Dr Johnson Onyemah. After receiving
The Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR) at the University of Port Harcourt has announced the commencement of admissions into its postgraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Centre invites applications from qualified candidates for its PhD, MSc, and PGD programmes in Public Health, Nursing, Environmental Health, Toxicology, and
A lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Dr Anasiudu of the Department of English Studies, has emerged winner of the 2025 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism. The announcement, made during the award ceremony, was met with a standing ovation as the University community celebrated the achievement. The Vice-Chancellor described Okwudiri’s feat as a
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN and the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang have jointly pledged ₦75 million to the University of Jos. The donations were made during the University’s Distinguished Alumni Lecture held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Naraguta
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has been ranked among the top 10 Nigerian universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The institution shares the 1201–1500 global ranking bracket with other leading Nigerian universities, including Ahmadu Bello University, the University of Ilorin, the Federal University of Technology, Minna, and the University of
