12 August 2026
Colleges

FUL Prof Appointed Provost of College of Education, Oju

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Prof Olayemi Akinwumi, has announced the appointment of Prof Ode Borniface Ogbu of the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, as the new Provost of the College of Education, Oju, Benue State. Akinwumi, speaking during a Senate meeting on Monday, described the appointment as a testament

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Institutional Advancement

FUL Signs MOU to Establish PGD in Data Protection

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Association of Licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisations of Nigeria (ALDAPCON) and Hanzumana-Asheazi-Tebe-Tebe Consulting & Investments Ltd (HATCIL) to establish a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Data Protection, the first of its kind in Nigeria and Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed

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Universities

FULAFIA Vice-Chancellor Receives Transparency Leadership Award

Prof Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), has received the Most Dedicated and People-Oriented Vice-Chancellor award from the Civil Society Coalition for Transparency and Good Governance (CSCTGG). The honour, presented by CSCTGG Convener, Comrade Victor Udoh, recognised Abdul Rahman’s transparent leadership style, commitment to students’ empowerment, and contributions to

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Universities

FULAFIA Vice-Chancellor Calls for Collaboration with NVMA

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), Prof Shehu Abdul Rahman, has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) in research, student training and staff capacity building. He made the call when the Nasarawa State chapter of the NVMA, led by its Chairman, Dr Mukhtar Sabuwa, paid him a

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Universities

OAUSTECH Strengthens Management with Four Key Appointments

The Governing Council of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has approved the appointment of four new principal officers to enhance the institution’s administrative efficiency. The new appointees include Mr Babarinde Aaron Moriyole and Mr Idowu Falemora as Deputy Registrars, Mrs Adesola Victoria Alade as the university’s first Deputy Librarian,

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Universities

UNIOSUN Releases 2025/2026 Supplementary Admission List

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has released the supplementary admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement on Sunday, the institution announced that candidates who took part in the admission screening exercise can now confirm their admission status through the university’s Undergraduate Admissions portal. All successful candidates are required to pay an acceptance fee

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Scholarships and Grants

Osun University Announces Post-Doctoral Position in MoDD Africa Project

Osun State University, Osogbo, has announced an opening for a Post-Doctoral Researcher under the Modelling for Decisions in Dynamic (MoDD) Africa project funded by the Wellcome Trust through the Ifakara Health Institute. The project seeks to build a network of African modellers with expertise in geospatial analysis, epidemiology and health systems, with a focus on

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Universities

Kaduna State University Hosts Workshop on AI in Laboratory Technology

Kaduna State University (KASU) hosted the first in-house sensitisation workshop on “Artificial Intelligence: Fundamentals and Application in Laboratory Technology, Workshop and Studio in Tertiary Institutions” on October 14 2025. Organised by the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), KASU Branch, the workshop brought together laboratory technologists, scientists, researchers, and postgraduate students at the University’s Multipurpose

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Universities

KASU Hosts Maiden “Pitch Day” to Promote Student Innovation

Kaduna State University (KASU) held its first-ever “Pitch Day” on October 13 2025, at the University’s 500-seater Pharmacy Hall, aiming to foster entrepreneurship and innovation among students. The event, themed “Your Idea is Powerful: Let’s Build It Together”, brought together students, staff, and entrepreneurs. Key attendees included Dr Jamila Mohammed, Director of the Entrepreneurship Research

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Universities

KASU Launches Book Honouring Rev. Dr Yunusa

Kaduna State University (KASU) has held a public presentation and book launch to honour Rev. (Dr.) Yunusa Sabi Nmadu Jnr, highlighting the intersections of faith, the Church, and service to humanity. The event, held on October 11 2025, featured the book titled Faith, Church, and Service to Humanity, which was formally unveiled by Prof. Barnabas

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