Professor Rasheed Adebayo of the University of Abuja has announced plans to sue Sahara Reporters for defamation, following the publication of an article on April 30, 2025. The report alleged that the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, was orchestrating efforts to appoint Prof. Adebayo as Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in
The Federal Government has officially licensed the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation education sector. The National Universities Commission (NUC) presented the operational license to the university on April 30, 2025, in Abuja, following approval by President Bola Tinubu during a Federal Executive Council meeting held
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to educational development by directing the transformation of the former Nok University in Kachia, Kaduna State, into the Federal University of Applied Sciences. This decision follows a Federal High Court ruling that led to the forfeiture of the institution’s assets to the Federal Government. In a strategic move
The University of Lagos, in partnership with the Lagos Chapter of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), has hosted the Shenovation Hackathon 2025, a design and innovation competition promoting young female engineers. The event, held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, also featured the commissioning of the APWENLagos Innovation & Resource Hub at
Adamu Ahmed has officially taken over as the 13th Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, succeeding Prof. Kabiru Bala, whose tenure ended on May 30, 2025. The handover ceremony held at the ABU Senate Chambers drew notable academics from within and outside the university community. An alumnus of the university, Prof. Adamu Ahmed earned
A fresh controversy has emerged at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, following allegations that Education Minister Dr Olatunji Alausa is attempting to influence the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor. Sources within the institution claim the minister is pushing for the reinstatement of Professor Rasheed Hamzat, who was previously dismissed for gross misconduct. Professor
Kaduna State Government has signalled its readiness to engage the Kaduna State University chapter of ASUU in talks to end the ongoing lecturers’ strike and bring academic activities back on track. According to information available to reporters, the demands presented by the lecturers are being carefully reviewed. The source stated that the government believes that
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited 17 academic programmes at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau, Bauchi State. This approval, communicated in a letter dated April 30, 2025, and addressed to the university’s Visitor, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, aligns with Section 10(1) of the Education Act CAP E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has secured full accreditation for several of its academic programmes, including those in Law, Engineering, Sciences, and other key fields. This was confirmed in a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu. The
Covenant University has hosted its first World English Day, bringing together students, teachers, and individuals who share a passion for reading and writing. The Department of Languages organised the event, which took place on April 30, 2025, at the university’s Leadership and Social Sciences Hall. The Head of the Department, Dr Lilly Chimuanya, welcomed everyone.
