Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has emerged first runner-up at the AccounTech 2025 Summit Quiz Challenge, earning a ₦1 million cash prize. The two-day summit, held in Lagos, brought together students, graduates, and professionals to test knowledge in accounting, technology, and finance. OAU’s team, comprising Damilare Obatola, Elizabeth Obadofin, and Samson Adetunji, impressed the judges
The Law Faculty of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has initiated a move to overhaul its undergraduate curriculum under the leadership of the new Dean, Prof Kabiru Garba Muhammad. The reforms, which take effect this academic session, feature a significant reduction in the number of courses for first-year students and the introduction of contemporary subjects.
Over 35,000 candidates have applied for admission into the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) and the University of Ibadan (UI) for the 2025/2026 academic session, far exceeding the two schools’ available slots. At Unilorin, 21,971 candidates applied for approximately 13,000 admission spaces. According to Prof Kamilu Rauf, Director of the Computer-Based Test Centre, 20,220 applied through
Students of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) are facing increasing difficulties with campus transportation following the withdrawal of most tricycle operators and the limited availability of shuttle buses. The problem worsened after the federal government raised fuel prices last year, forcing tricycle operators to demand fare increases. When the Student Union Government (SUG) opposed the
The University of Ibadan (UI) Transport Association has clarified operations of its campus transport system, addressing concerns over profit margins, student welfare, and its relationship with the Student Union Government (SUG). Chairman of the association, Mr. Joseph Temitope, popularly known as Dangote, said the association operates strictly under the policies and guidelines of the university
The University of Ibadan (UI) Security Unit has raised concerns over the growing trend of indecent dressing on campus, warning that it threatens the institution’s reputation. Speaking anonymously, some of the security personnel said efforts to enforce the dress code have been undermined by students who question their authority and by the absence of clear
Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has reappointed three directors to head key institutes in the university. Prof Risikat Dauda of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, will continue as Director of the Distance Learning Institute (DLI) from August 16, 2025, to August 15, 2027. Prof. Obichere Iwuagwu
President Bola Tinubu has appointed heads of two Nigerian universities, ranging from Vice-Chancellor to Pro-Chancellor positions. Among them is Engr. Abdurrazaq Nakore has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano. The President also appointed Abdullahi Kodage as Vice-Chancellor of the university. Nakore, a Fellow
Babcock University in Ogun State has announced plans to train 10,000 young people in practical skills as part of efforts to tackle the growing problem of irregular migration. The initiative, developed in collaboration with the Black Ancestral Native Communities (BANC) Foundation, will target students, artisans, school dropouts, and other participants in trades such as plumbing,
Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) is set to hire about 300 new academic staff alongside the promotion of both teaching and non-teaching staff. Additionally, two 5,000-bed capacity hostels, one for male students and another for female students, are currently under construction. In contrast, over 10,000 new students are projected for admission in the next cycle,
