Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, has promoted three senior academics — Rev. Fr. John Ezenwankwor, Rev. Fr. Polycap Ugwu, and Rev. Fr. Bernard Ukwuegbu — to the rank of Professor. The promotions, approved by the university’s Appointments and Promotions Committee, mark a milestone in the institution’s efforts to strengthen its academic and research profile. Prof.
Havilla University, Nde Ikom, Cross River State, has joined global efforts to promote mental health and nutrition awareness by celebrating World Egg Day and World Mental Health Day with students of Government Secondary School (GOVISCO), Ikom. The event, organised by the university’s Department of Nursing Science in collaboration with corps members and the Dean of
Babcock University has announced the resumption schedule for newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to the university, resumption will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, between October 27 and 29, 2025, across designated schools. Students from the School of Law & Security Studies, the School of Engineering, and the
The Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR) at the University of Port Harcourt has announced the commencement of admissions into its postgraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Centre invites applications from qualified candidates for its PhD, MSc, and PGD programmes in Public Health, Nursing, Environmental Health, Toxicology, and
A lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Dr Anasiudu of the Department of English Studies, has emerged winner of the 2025 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism. The announcement, made during the award ceremony, was met with a standing ovation as the University community celebrated the achievement. The Vice-Chancellor described Okwudiri’s feat as a
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has been ranked among the top 10 Nigerian universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The institution shares the 1201–1500 global ranking bracket with other leading Nigerian universities, including Ahmadu Bello University, the University of Ilorin, the Federal University of Technology, Minna, and the University of
Prof Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), has received the Most Dedicated and People-Oriented Vice-Chancellor award from the Civil Society Coalition for Transparency and Good Governance (CSCTGG). The honour, presented by CSCTGG Convener, Comrade Victor Udoh, recognised Abdul Rahman’s transparent leadership style, commitment to students’ empowerment, and contributions to
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), Prof Shehu Abdul Rahman, has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) in research, student training and staff capacity building. He made the call when the Nasarawa State chapter of the NVMA, led by its Chairman, Dr Mukhtar Sabuwa, paid him a
The Governing Council of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has approved the appointment of four new principal officers to enhance the institution’s administrative efficiency. The new appointees include Mr Babarinde Aaron Moriyole and Mr Idowu Falemora as Deputy Registrars, Mrs Adesola Victoria Alade as the university’s first Deputy Librarian,
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has released the supplementary admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement on Sunday, the institution announced that candidates who took part in the admission screening exercise can now confirm their admission status through the university’s Undergraduate Admissions portal. All successful candidates are required to pay an acceptance fee
