The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has started an internal restructuring to improve academic excellence and administrative efficiency. Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Olubunmi Shittu told the Governing Council that the redeployments across departments and faculties are to prepare for the next academic year and handle the large number of applicants. FUOYE has the third-highest admission applications for
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has denied allegations of corruption and financial misconduct against its Governing Council Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa. The claims were made in a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, a member of the university’s Governing Council. Dr. Darma accused the chairman of
The University of Jos has announced that applications are now open for the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). According to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, interested staff can submit their applications through the school’s official portal. The virtual launch of the initiative will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to
Chief J.G.O. Adegbite, the pioneer Registrar of Ekiti State University (EKSU), recently marked his 85th birthday with family, friends and colleagues. The event celebrated Adegbite as a “man of wisdom and distinction,” a respected community leader and experienced public servant. He is remembered for his dedication, discipline and integrity in university administration. A statement from
Prof Lateef Sanni, former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has urged graduates to “dream big, even if it is from a small place,” during his convocation speech. Prof Sanni was the convocation speaker for the Class of 2025 at the University of Greenwich, UK, where he was also awarded
Niger Delta University (NDU) is seeking a research partnership with the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) to help address Nigeria’s economic challenges. Vice-Chancellor Professor Allen Agih, who led an NDU delegation to NBRDA headquarters in Abuja, proposed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering joint research, capacity building and the commercialisation of innovations. Marking
Academic activities at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Medical School have been halted following an indefinite strike by members of the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA). The LAUTECH chapter of the union began the strike on August 1 after accusing the university management of failing to implement the Consolidated Medical Salary
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is gripped with fear over the sudden disappearance of a female student, Dorcas Oseghale, who has been missing for four days. Dorcas, a Chemistry student with Matriculation Number CHM/2021/165, was last seen on Thursday evening after informing a friend she was going to buy food at the Students’ Village along
Professor Hauwa’u Evelyn Yusufu has emerged as the first female professor in the history of Kaduna State University (KASU). She also serves as the Special Advisor to the Vice Chancellor on Research Culture. Her record shows her to be the first professor from whose department Doctorate Degree Students will graduate. Yusufu graduated with six PhD
Professor Akinrotimi Oyetakin, from the Department of Educational Management at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has requested that the government increase the budget allocation for the education sector. “If the government increases the budget allocation to at least 20 per cent on an annual basis, it will cushion the problem we are experiencing
