3 November 2026
Universities

UNIBEN VC Clashes With Radio Host Over Fee Hike

Prof Edoba Omoregie, VC of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edoba Omoregie, engaged in a heated exchange with a radio presenter over claims of tuition fee hikes. The dispute went viral on X after Omoregie joined a live call to address questions about increases in medical and

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UNIBEN Students Face Confusion Over Hostel Assignments

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has sparked confusion after final-year students were assigned upper-bunk hostel spaces, contrary to the usual priority given to seniors for lower bunks. The issue arose amid the university’s migration from the old KOFA portal to the new UNIBEN Student Portal. Students noticed the irregular allocations while checking the new system,

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AE-FUNAI Joins EU MIGRATURITY Project on Migration, Security

Prof Romanus Ejiaga (6th R) and principal officers in a group photograph with the Research Team led by Prof Robert Onye Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) is a key Nigerian partner in the EU-funded MIGRATURITY project, a four-year initiative (2025–2028) aimed at strengthening higher education institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa to address migration and security

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AE-FUNAI VC Honours Chancellor on 20th Coronation Anniversary

Oba (Dr.) Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR, Alake of Egbaland, celebrated his 20th anniversary of the coronation The Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Prof. Sunday Elom, has eulogised the university’s Chancellor, Oba (Dr.) Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR, Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, on the 20th anniversary of his coronation. The

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Agro-Food Value Chain Key to Nigeria’s Food Security

Prof. Jude Mbanasor, President of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria Experts at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) have stressed that strengthening Nigeria’s agro-food value chains is crucial for achieving food security and sustainable development. The two-day international conference, titled “Agro-Food Value Chain Management in Nigeria: Pathway to Resilient Food System and Sustainable Development,” highlighted

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AE-FUNAI, NILDS Collaborate on Public Finance Workshop

A group photograph of some of the participants at the conference The Department of Economics and Development Studies at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), in partnership with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), held a workshop on “Practical Public Finance, Budget Analysis, and Evidence-Based Policy Making” to enhance service delivery in

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GO University Holds Convocation Marathon Race

Godfrey Okoye university holds 21km convocation marathon Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, marked its 13th convocation ceremony with an open marathon race from the Thinkers Corner campus to the Ugwuomu Nike campus, covering over 21 kilometres. The race was open to all interested youths, with cash prizes of N500,000, N200,000, and N100,000 awarded to the first-,

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UI Alumni Honour Tunji Bello, LASU VC

Mr. Tunji Bello, and his wife, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello The University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Worldwide will honour the Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr Tunji Bello, and his wife, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello. According to the association, Prof. Olatunji-Bello will

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NAUB Vice-Chancellor Approves Appointments of Two New Substantive Officers

Prof Lawan B. Buratai, VC of the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), Borno State Prof. Lawan B. Buratai, the Vice-Chancellor of the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), Borno State, has approved the appointments of two substantive officers. The appointment was formally signed and announced by the deputy registrar on behalf of Lt Col Oyono Stephen

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BUK Celebrates 4th Optometry Induction Ceremony

BUK celebrates its 4th induction ceremony for graduates of the Doctor of Optometry programme Bayero University, Kano, has celebrated its fourth induction ceremony for graduates of the Doctor of Optometry programme from the Department of Optometry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. Prof. Idris Mohammed Yahaya, the provost of the College of Health Sciences, stated that

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