3 November 2026
Universities

Nigerian Army Appoints NAUB Acting Registrar

Lt. Col Oyono Stephen Job Appointed Acting Registrar, NAUB The Nigerian Army has appointed Lt Col Oyono Stephen Job as the acting registrar of the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), Borno State. Job, who assumed office on Friday, November 21, 2025, succeeded Brigadier General HY Abdulhamid, the university’s third substantive registrar. In his remarks at

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Babcock Vice-Chancellor Reveals Administration’s Focus

Prof. Afolarin Ojewole, the new VC of Babcock University Prof. Afolarin Ojewole, the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, has said that his tenure will focus on developing servant-leaders. While speaking after his inauguration, he expressed, “Put simply and succinctly, my mission is to build people—building servant-leaders for a better world;

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JABU to Celebrate 16th Convocation Ceremony

Prof. Olasebikan Fakolujo, the VC of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji The Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State, is set to celebrate its 16th convocation ceremony. Prof. Olasebikan Fakolujo, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution, while speaking with journalists about the forthcoming ceremony, said it is more than a celebration; it is

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University Records Success in Programme Accreditation

Edwin Clark University, Delta State Edwin Clark University, Delta State, has recorded all-round success in the accreditation of its academic programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Prof. Samuel Tita Wara, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, disclosed this at the combined 4th to 7th convocation ceremony. While speaking, the Vice-Chancellor noted, “Since its establishment in

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OAU Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, Dies at 64

Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, OAU Pro-Chancellor, dies at 64 The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has lost its Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, Prof. Abdulgafar Siyan Oyeweso, who passed away on Tuesday, December 2, at the age of 64. According to a family statement by Olawale Oyeweso, the late professor of history died in a

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FUTA VC Urges Freshers to Uphold Excellence, Integrity

Prof. Adenike Oladiji, VC of the Federal University of Technology, Akure The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adenike Oladiji, has called on newly admitted students to uphold the university’s tradition of excellence, integrity, and innovation. Speaking at the orientation for the 2025/2026 session, she emphasised that students’ conduct both on

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Babcock Clears N17.5bn Debt, New VC Charts Reform Path

Prof. Afolarin Isaac Ojewole, newly inaugurated VC of Babcock University Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, has exited the administration of former VC, Prof. Ademola Tayo, completely debt-free after settling an inherited N17.536 billion liability. In his valedictory address, Tayo hailed the fiscal turnaround as a defining achievement, alongside major academic, digital, and infrastructural reforms implemented

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Caleb University Trains Youths on Media Advocacy

Media for Change Bootcamp organised by Caleb University’s Centre for Media and Communication Innovations (CMCI) Media experts have urged young people to use communication skills to drive social change at the Media for Change Bootcamp organised by Caleb University’s Centre for Media and Communication Innovations (CMCI) in Imota, Lagos. The bootcamp, themed “Empowering youth for

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UI Student Accuses VC, Staff of Defying Court Order

Kayode Bello, UI master’s student, accuses the institution of disobeying court orders A University of Ibadan (UI) master’s student, Kayode Bello, has accused the institution and its leadership of ignoring a Federal High Court judgment ordering them to grant him access to his student portal for registration and graduation. Bello filed suit FHC/IB/CS/119/2024 against the

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LASU Matriculates 14,893 Freshers, VC Warns Against Cultism

LASU has officially matriculated 14,893 new students Lagos State University (LASU) has officially matriculated 14,893 new students, with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello urging them to uphold strong moral character and shun cultism, indecent dressing, and examination malpractice. The matriculation ceremony took place on Monday at Buba Marwa Hall, Ojo Main Campus. Addressing the freshers, the

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