17 October 2026
Universities

GO University Holds Convocation Marathon Race

Godfrey Okoye university holds 21km convocation marathon Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, marked its 13th convocation ceremony with an open marathon race from the Thinkers Corner campus to the Ugwuomu Nike campus, covering over 21 kilometres. The race was open to all interested youths, with cash prizes of N500,000, N200,000, and N100,000 awarded to the first-,

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Universities

UI Alumni Honour Tunji Bello, LASU VC

Mr. Tunji Bello, and his wife, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello The University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Worldwide will honour the Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr Tunji Bello, and his wife, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello. According to the association, Prof. Olatunji-Bello will

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Universities

NAUB Vice-Chancellor Approves Appointments of Two New Substantive Officers

Prof Lawan B. Buratai, VC of the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), Borno State Prof. Lawan B. Buratai, the Vice-Chancellor of the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), Borno State, has approved the appointments of two substantive officers. The appointment was formally signed and announced by the deputy registrar on behalf of Lt Col Oyono Stephen

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Features

Can Releasing UBEC Funds Bring Children Back to School?

Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, at the formal presentation of the UBEC’s initiative Over the years, the media has reported that billions of naira meant to improve Nigeria’s basic education system have not been accessed by the states. Now, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a bold plan to disburse these long-dormant Universal Basic

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Research

AD Scientific Index Ranks Nigerian Universities

Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria’s leading private university The AD Scientific Index has ranked Nigerian universities, with Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, ranked as the leading private university.The 2026 edition of the ranking showed that Nigeria now has 310 universities, comprising 186 public and 124 private universities. While Covenant University ranks first in Nigeria, it ranks

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TETFUND

FUNAAB, TETFund, SKYE II Host Career Fair

Participants at FUNAAB maiden edition of its Skill-Driven Career Fair in collaboration with TETFund and SKYE II The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, has organised the maiden edition of its Skill-Driven Career Fair in collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE II) Programme.

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Universities

BUK Celebrates 4th Optometry Induction Ceremony

BUK celebrates its 4th induction ceremony for graduates of the Doctor of Optometry programme Bayero University, Kano, has celebrated its fourth induction ceremony for graduates of the Doctor of Optometry programme from the Department of Optometry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. Prof. Idris Mohammed Yahaya, the provost of the College of Health Sciences, stated that

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Universities

Nigerian Army Appoints NAUB Acting Registrar

Lt. Col Oyono Stephen Job Appointed Acting Registrar, NAUB The Nigerian Army has appointed Lt Col Oyono Stephen Job as the acting registrar of the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), Borno State. Job, who assumed office on Friday, November 21, 2025, succeeded Brigadier General HY Abdulhamid, the university’s third substantive registrar. In his remarks at

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Universities

Babcock Vice-Chancellor Reveals Administration’s Focus

Prof. Afolarin Ojewole, the new VC of Babcock University Prof. Afolarin Ojewole, the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, has said that his tenure will focus on developing servant-leaders. While speaking after his inauguration, he expressed, “Put simply and succinctly, my mission is to build people—building servant-leaders for a better world;

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Universities

JABU to Celebrate 16th Convocation Ceremony

Prof. Olasebikan Fakolujo, the VC of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji The Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State, is set to celebrate its 16th convocation ceremony. Prof. Olasebikan Fakolujo, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution, while speaking with journalists about the forthcoming ceremony, said it is more than a celebration; it is

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