The Vice Chancellor of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Air Vice Marshal (rtd) Prof Paul Jemitola, has announced the establishment of Africa’s first privately owned university dedicated to aeronautics and management studies. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Jemitola said that an aviation expert and entrepreneur, Engr, founded the institution. Isaac
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife has faced widespread confusion after the Division of Student Affairs instructed newly admitted candidates to resume with admission letters and hostel clearance forms. Many aspirants remain under “Admission in Progress” (AIP) status, with no official confirmation from the university or the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The directive,
A Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Emmanuel Ojo, has called for a non-centralised federal system in Nigeria that would empower state governments politically, legislatively, and financially. Ojo made the remarks while delivering the 291st inaugural lecture of the university on Friday, titled “The Worship of an Unknown Deity.” He
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State, has expelled 34 students for examination misconduct and rusticated 13 others for one academic session, while several students received warning letters. The Head of Information, Publications and Public Relations, Abdullahi Datti, said the disciplinary actions followed the approval of the Examinations Regulations and
The Coordinator of civic advocacy group Justice Vanguard, Mr Obafemi Ajayi, has dismissed reports suggesting that the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, was suspended from office. Ajayi described the media claims as misleading and mischievous, stressing that Professor Fasina was never suspended but was on a six-month leave approved
Security personnel at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have evicted several lecturers and senior staff from their campus residences, prompting accusations of abuse of power. One affected staff member, who requested anonymity, said security officers forcibly broke into the Boys’ Quarters, removing belongings of staff who were away on sabbatical or official duties. “Some colleagues
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled November 17 for judgment in a sexual harassment case involving suspended University of Calabar lecturer, Prof Cyril Ndifon. Justice James Omotosho set the date after lawyers for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the defence adopted their final written submissions. Ndifon, the
Former presidential aide, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, has faced criticism for opposing calls that the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar should be an indigene of Cross River State. Obono-Obla argued that appointments in federal universities should be based on merit and not restricted by state or senatorial origin. He cited examples of institutions where
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, has begun installing high-speed internet facilities across its campuses and hostels to improve access to information and enhance academic work. Public Relations Officer Isaac Oluyi said the initiative, driven by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, forms part of plans to reposition the university as a globally competitive institution.
The University of Jos (Unijos) is enjoying a moment of national pride after breaking into the top ten Nigerian universities in the 2026 World University Rankings. It is the first time the Plateau-based institution has achieved global visibility, signalling a quiet but profound transformation in a public education system long beset by neglect. The news
