Prof Abdalla Uba Adamu, former Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), holds the rare distinction of earning two professorial chairs in different disciplines, making him Nigeria’s first “double professor.” Adamu was first appointed Professor of Science Education and Comparative Higher Education at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), in 1997. He later became
The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), in partnership with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Professorial Chair Endowment, has hosted a two-day workshop on “AI and Data Governance for Consumer Protection.” Declaring the event open on Tuesday at the NITDA Hub, FUTMINNA main campus. Vice-Chancellor Prof Faruk Adamu Kuta, represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Prof
Covenant University has begun its admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal. The institution stated that candidates must upload their O’level results and ensure their programme choices on the JAMB portal match those on the university’s portal. It disclosed that several programmes, including Accounting, Business Administration,
The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), has begun its post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise for the 2025/2026 academic session. The process, which started on September 1, will run until September 15, according to the university management. Only candidates who chose FUHSO as their first choice during the 2025 UTME or applied through
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has released the results of its 2025/2026 post-UTME computer-based aptitude test. The university announced that candidates who sat for the screening exercise can now access their results through the admissions portal at admissions.oauife.edu.ng. Students are required to log in using their JAMB registration number and password to view their post-UTME
Southern Delta University, Ozoro, has announced that its 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise will hold between Friday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 16. The university said the exercise will take place at the Convocation Arena on campus, with candidates scheduled according to faculties and programmes. The Faculties of Computing, Communication Technology and Arts will be screened
Students at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), say herds of cattle are increasingly taking over parts of the campus, obstructing movement and disrupting daily activities. The animals, often seen on major roads and pedestrian walkways, have in some cases formed blockades that prevent students from reaching lecture halls on time. Some students say
The University of Offa in Kwara State has announced vacancies across academic and non-academic positions as part of a staff expansion drive. In a statement, Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council, Jibola Oyewale, said the private institution, licensed by the National Universities Commission, is recruiting into the Faculties of Social and Management Sciences, Sciences and
The management of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has reminded graduating students of the institution that the ban on activities deemed indecent, unruly, or disruptive during graduation celebrations remains firm. In a statement signed by the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof Isah Y. Yunusa, the university congratulated the graduating class on their academic achievements. However,
The Federal University of Agriculture, Health, Science and Education (FUAHSE) has directed all students to vacate the hostels as the 2024/2025 academic session ends on Friday, September 12, 2025. According to a notice signed by the Registrar, Barr. (Dr.) Chris Igbokwe, students are to leave the hostels no later than 12 noon on Sunday, September
