Al-Muhibbah Open University has confirmed the appointment of Prof Yahuza Bello, former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), as its new Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council. This was contained in a statement signed by the Registrar, Barr. Muslim Maigari, and made available to reporters on Wednesday. His appointment was officially announced during a
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has initiated a special retreat for its top management team to strengthen the agency’s capacity in delivering basic education across Nigeria. The meeting, with the theme “Repositioning UBEC for Sustainable Basic Education Delivery in Nigeria”, is meant to review UBEC’s progress, fix significant challenges, and plan new ways to
Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has unveiled the Josephus Institute of Earth Sciences, a modern research and learning centre donated by Chief Tunde J. Afolabi, Chairman of Amni Petroleum Group. The new facility, which was opened on Saturday, August 30, 2025, has modern laboratories, lecture halls, and digital research equipment. It was built to train
The Federation of Ibadan Students’ Union (FIBSU) National Council has reaffirmed its commitment to student advocacy and youth participation in governance during its monthly congress, led by National President Aare Giwa Kamorudeen Olawale. Speaking at the meeting, Giwa urged members to remain proactive in representing student interests across institutions, stressing that FIBSU was established to
Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese, Kwara State, has held its maiden convocation, producing 26 pioneer graduates, including six first-class students. Licensed by the federal government in April 2021 and commencing academic activities a month later, TAU has quickly grown to offer 27 accredited programmes across seven faculties. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Oladipo, described the
The 12th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship has ended, and three schools came out on top. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) won the Debate category, the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) took first place in the Quiz competition, and the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) excelled in the Public Speaking category. A UNILORIN student, Adediran Timothy, was also named
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting research ethics, protecting intellectual property, and driving innovation as part of its efforts to support Nigeria’s development. This was contained in a communiqué issued after its 15th International Conference, held from August 25 to 28 at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. The four-day event,
A Nigerian teenager, Kenechukwu Oluwafemi Morayo Uba, has made history by emerging as the best student in English Language worldwide in the 2024 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations conducted by Cambridge. Kenechukwu, a student of Caleb International College in Lagos, received the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award at a special ceremony held at
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has warned that it may soon embark on a nationwide strike if the federal government fails to resolve the lingering 2009 agreement with the union. SSANU’s national president, Dr. Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim, issued the warning during a leadership workshop at Tai Solarin University of Education in Ogun
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned the federal government that it will no longer tolerate what it described as the government’s insensitivity to lecturers’ welfare and the future of public universities. Speaking in Asaba, the union’s Benin Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Monday Igbafen, stated that since ASUU suspended its strike in October 2022,
