Prof. Fatiu Arogundade (middle), VC, Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta The Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State, is set to hold its first matriculation ceremony. Speaking at a briefing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, to announce the matriculation, Prof. Fatiu Arogundade, the vice chancellor, said 850 pioneer students
Aare Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti Aare Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has urged the National Universities Commission (NUC) to shut down illegal and substandard private universities in Nigeria. Babalola made the call while welcoming the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Accreditation Team to ABUAD.
Prof. Emenike Ejiogu, ACE-SPED Director The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has launched a series of short-term professional courses, including a certificate programme in digital content creation and editing. According to ACE-SPED Director, Prof Emenike Ejiogu, the hybrid course equips participants with
Prof Babagana Zulum, Borno State Governor Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, has approved ₦1 billion for the immediate take-off of the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama. The announcement came on Monday during a visit by an inter-ministerial delegation from the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission, and the Budget
Prof. Cyril Ndifon of UNICAL, sentenced to five years in prison for sexual harassment The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Cyril Ndifon, suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), to five years in prison for sexual harassment. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Monday, finding Ndifon
Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan honoured with Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree from UI at its 2025 convocation Dr Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan received an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree from the University of Ibadan at its 2025 convocation, in recognition of his impact on Nigeria’s banking sector and national development. Kayode Olatunbosun, CFO of Midwestern
Prof Abdullahi Ribadu, NUC Executive Secretary, during FUTA’s 36th convocation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the NUC Executive Secretary, Prof Abdullahi Ribadu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to revitalising Nigerian universities during FUTA’s 36th convocation on November 15, 2025. He emphasised improved funding, modern infrastructure, staff and student empowerment, and stronger university-industry linkages to
A bill to amend the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Act, allowing the institution to offer courses beyond science and technology, has sparked divided opinions among stakeholders. The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (Amendment) Bill 2025 (SB 910), sponsored by Senator Shehu Buba, has passed second reading and is now with the Senate Committee on Tertiary
Prof Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, VC, University of Ibadan The University of Ibadan has rolled out new faculties and high-demand academic programmes as part of a strategic expansion to solidify its position as Nigeria’s leading institution. Speaking at the university’s 77th Foundation Day, Vice Chancellor Prof Kayode Oyebode Adebowale said the upgrades are designed to align
Prof. Abdulkadir Muhammad, ASUU Kano Zonal Coordinator The Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a fresh warning that it may shut down public universities nationwide if ongoing negotiations with the Federal Government fail within its one-month ultimatum.ASUU Kano Zonal Coordinator, Abdulkadir Muhammad, delivered the warning in Kano after the zone’s meeting. He said the
