Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, appointed as the substantive VC of UNIABUJA The University of Abuja, recently renamed Yakubu Gowon University, has appointed Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi as its substantive Vice-Chancellor. The decision was taken during the 80th Extraordinary Meeting of the university’s Governing Council on Friday, according to the institution’s acting Head of Information, Dr Habib Yakoob.
Akintunde Sawyerr, NELFund MD, with the Oore of Otun Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, in his palace The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), Akintunde Sawyerr, has urged parents in Ekiti State to encourage their children to access the Federal Government’s student loan scheme for tertiary education. Speaking on Friday at the palace
Professor Adenike Oladiji, FUTA Vice-Chancellor Staff of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), have begun receiving cheques under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a federal government loan scheme designed to enhance welfare and boost productivity. The formal presentation took place on Wednesday at FUTA’s Council Chamber, with Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa
Godswill Akpabio, Senate President President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a bill establishing the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, in Lagos State, thereby overriding a seven-year federal ban on the creation of new tertiary institutions. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the approval during Thursday’s plenary, confirming that the Federal University of Science and
UI Empowers 39 Young Entrepreneurs with Grants at 2025 SME Fair The University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State has launched its 2025 Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Fair, awarding grants of N100,000 to N500,000 to 39 young entrepreneurs to support start-ups and business growth. The two-day event, themed “Inspiring Next-Gen SMEs: Igniting Ideas, Innovations,
Chief Lucky Igbinedion, Deputy Chancellor, Igbinedion University Igbinedion University, Okada, gathered top management and council members on Thursday, November 6 2025, for its seventh Governing Council retreat aimed at strengthening academic standards, innovation, and institutional sustainability. The one-day event, themed “Driving Excellence Through a Dynamic Academic Landscape: Translating University Vision, Mission, and Objectives to Measurable
Prof Victor Olawale Adetimirin, VC of Edo State University, elected President of NPBA and conferred with its Fellowship Professor Victor Olawale Adetimirin, Vice-Chancellor of Edo State University, Iyamho, has been elected President of the Nigerian Plant Breeders Association (NPBA) and conferred with its Fellowship. The announcement was made during the Association’s 3rd International Conference, held
Hezekiah University Shines at CIPM 2025 Inter-University Quiz Competition Hezekiah University students have emerged as winners of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) 2025 Inter-University Quiz Competition. The winning team, comprising Isingwo Jasper, Agocha Sonia Adaugo, and Osita Angel Adaugo, competed against peers from other institutions, demonstrating strong knowledge in Human Resource Management, Management
Dr. Oby Osuagwu, of Hezekiah University Dr Oby Osuagwu, Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre and Acting Dean of the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences at Hezekiah University, has been elected Chairman of the South East Zone Association of Directors of Entrepreneurship Development Centres. The election, held online on November 5 2025, positions Dr
Professor Samuel Wara, VC of Edwin Clark University (ECU) The Vice-Chancellor of Edwin Clark University (ECU), Professor Samuel Wara, has visited the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, in Abuja to congratulate him on his recent appointment and offer ECU’s support for highereducation reforms. Prof. Ribadu, appointed NUC Executive Secretary in December 2024, is
