The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has started a new programme called English as a Second Language (ESL). This programme helps students who do not speak English well, especially international students. Nigerian students can also join to improve their English and get a certificate. The ESL programme has two levels: Basic and Advanced. The Basic
Elizade University has hosted Dr Babasola Fateye, a scholar from the United States, as part of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Programme. This is the second time the university has joined this programme to boost research and teaching in Africa. Dr Fateye collaborated with Elizade’s Biology Department on a project utilising Galleria larvae, a cost-effective
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has been honoured with top titles by two student organisations on campus. The Man O’War, KWASU Cadet Unit, decorated him as their Grand Commander, while the Nigerian Red Cross Society, KWASU Detachment, named him their Grand Patron. The event took place during the 2024/2025 Passing
The Claretian University of Nigeria (CUN) concluded its 2024/2025 academic session with a special thanksgiving Mass and celebration. The event took place on Sunday, June 29, 2025. It was led by Rev. Fr. Prof. Phillip Ogbonna, Pro-Chancellor of Imo State University, alongside CUN’s Vice Chancellor and other top officials. During the homily, the school’s Registrar,
These are five underrated Nigerian universities that combine dedicated faculties, industry partnerships and innovative programmes to cultivate skills that rival those from more celebrated and popular institutions across the country.
Prof. Emenike Ejiogu, Leader of the Research Team at the University of Nsukka, Nigeria (UNN), who won $3 million, has stated that the funds will be dedicated to developing digital infrastructure within the institution. He further emphasised that it will help to deploy IT-based solutions in agriculture, energy, climate change, healthcare delivery, teaching, learning, and
The Bayero University, Kano (BUK) Governing Council has appointed Prof. Haruna Musa, the current Deputy Vice Chancellor (VC), as the 12th VC of the University after a thorough election process. According to a letter signed by Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the BUK Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, Musa’s appointment takes effect on August 18, 2025. Musa,
Researchers from the University of Port Harcourt, Bayero University Kano (BUK), and the University of Ibadan (UI) have urged the government to embrace prevention education approaches to combat diseases and pandemics. The researchers said this while stating their research findings under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Project. Prof. Rashid Aderinoye, Principal Investigator
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has appointed Prof Abdullahi Abubakar as the Acting General Manager of the university’s Estate Management Company. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, approved the appointment to help improve the management of ABU’s properties. Prof. Abubakar, currently the Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Design and a former Head of the Architecture
Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, has unveiled a new plan to position the school as one of the best in Nigeria, Africa, and the world. This was revealed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, during the 2025 RSU Renaissance Retreat held from June 4 to 7. Professor Zeb-Obipi stated that Rivers State University (RSU)
