Students at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have launched a series of self-funded projects to tackle long-standing infrastructure and welfare challenges on campus. Led by the 2024/2025 Students’ Representative Council (SRC), the initiatives include the construction of a public toilet near the university’s Sickbay, the renovation of the SRC Secretariat, and the installation of first
The Governing Council of the Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, has appointed Dr Kayode Gboyega Oyeniran (CLN) as the substantive University Librarian after a competitive selection process. Dr Oyeniran, who previously served in an acting capacity for over a year, was confirmed following his outstanding performance and administrative achievements. During his tenure as Acting
The Head of Geography Department at Northwest University, Kano, Dr Nazifi Umar Alaramma, has urged President Bola Tinubu to make Geography a compulsory subject in all Nigerian secondary schools. Speaking to education stakeholders in Kano, Nazifi said Geography is crucial for understanding climate change, environmental management, and national development. He noted that the subject equips
Newly admitted students of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, have expressed frustration over what they described as a stressful and disorganised documentation process. During the ongoing registration exercise at the university’s Academic Affairs Division, several freshmen complained of long queues, poor coordination, and a lack of clear communication regarding document requirements.
The Legal Unit of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has questioned the legitimacy of a pre-action notice served on the institution over alleged irregularities in its 2025 Post-UTME exercise. In a formal response dated October 4, 2025, the university noted that the correspondence from the complainant’s law firm bore a 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Prof. Ezekiel Olusola Ayoola, a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of the University of Ibadan, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise investment in mathematical sciences as a cornerstone for technological advancement. Speaking during his retirement valedictory and birthday lecture at Trenchard Hall, Ibadan, Ayoola stressed that Nigeria must make sustained investments in mathematics education
Four academic staff of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have secured research grants under the 2024 Tertiary Education Trust Fund/National Research Fund (TETFund/NRF) scheme, Batch 10. The awardees include Dr Aneyo Idowu Ayisat of the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, who will lead a study on tackling novel psychoactive substances in Nigeria through
Babcock University has announced a redesigned Professional Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme that combines conventional business training with a unique focus on church and ministry management. The programme, offered by the Department of Business Administration and Marketing, provides specialisations in operations and production management, marketing, entrepreneurship, strategic management, and human resources. Additionally, it introduces
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has introduced a new initiative to prepare students for careers in the technology sector. The programme, called the Career Acceleration Programme (C-CAP), was launched on September 26 by the university’s College of Computing Sciences (COLCOMPS). It is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has introduced a new transport service, “Yayi Buses,” to facilitate movement within its campus. The minibuses were donated by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola and began operations this week. Each vehicle carries eight passengers, with fares ranging from ₦100 to ₦300 depending on the destination. Chairman of the university’s
