Victory Abanjo, the overall best-graduating student of the University of Port Harcourt, has attributed her academic success to discipline, focus, and personal study. She graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.89 in Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling. Speaking in an interview, Abanjo said she avoided distractions, including romantic relationships, to remain focused.
No fewer than 21,971 aspirants have applied for the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). This was recently announced by the Director of the University Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, Prof. Kamilu Rauf, who stated that the exercise, which initially involved 26 underage applicants, comprised 20,220 candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation
Prof Gbenga Aribisala, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, has vowed that the university will prioritise competence in its staff recruitment expected to take place soon. The Vice-Chancellor disclosed this at Ikoyi Ekiti in the Ikole Local Government area of Ekiti during a reception in his honour
The University of Abuja is grappling with a governance crisis following the federal government’s dissolution of its Governing Council and removal of Vice-Chancellor Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi in February 2025. The action, which also saw the appointment of a new Pro-Chancellor and subsequent imposition of two acting vice-chancellors within six months, has drawn criticism across
Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, has held a Thanksgiving Mass to mark the successful completion of the five-year tenure of outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Christopher Odetunde, and to inaugurate the new Vice-Chancellor officially, Rev. Prof. Anthony Akinwale, OP. In his homily during the Mass, the University Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Andrew Toye drew inspiration from the parable of the
Crawford University has made history with an outstanding performance at the All Nigerian Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC 2025). The event hosted by the University of Ilorin saw Crawford’s debate team soar, securing a coveted semifinal spot and outshining some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions. The team’s journey cemented Crawford’s reputation as a rising powerhouse
Prof Victor Datonye Dapper of the University of Port Harcourt will, on September 9, 2025, be inducted as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMed), joining a body of professionals in shaping the future of medical practice and policy in the country. Dapper, a Professor of Human Physiology and one of the longest-serving
Prof Ben Binebai of Niger Delta University (NDU) has backed the call by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HRWAN) that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) comply with a Supreme Court ruling ordering fresh delineation of wards and polling units in Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State. Binebai disclosed this in a statement
Dr Adebayo Lucas Oluwaseun, an advocate for affordable education in Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government, the Ministry of Education, and the National Universities Commission (NUC) to abolish what he described as the “fraudulent and exploitative” practice of taking acceptance fees in Nigerian universities. In his open letter titled “Stop the Fraudulent ‘Acceptance Fee’
The University of Abuja has warned prospective students against falling victim to fraudulent social media posts promising admission through WhatsApp numbers. A Facebook post circulating in August claimed the university’s 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening form was available and urged candidates to contact a number for “smart registration and admission processing”. It also gave false dates for
