Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, held its 19th Awards and Recognition Day on Thursday, September 25, 2025, to honour outstanding staff, students, and notable Nigerians. The event, held at the University Auditorium, also formed part of the activities leading up to the school’s 17th Convocation Ceremony. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, in his keynote address,
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has released the official timetable for the 2025/2026 academic session. The notice, signed by Registrar Dr Chinenye Gloria Okeke, stated that the Vice-Chancellor had approved the calendar on behalf of the Senate. According to the schedule, the first semester begins on Monday, October 6, 2025, when both new and
A senior lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Dr Ovunda Ihunwo, has advised parents to be careful about the growing culture of “sign-out” parties among Nigerian students, describing it as misleading. According to him, sign-out was originally a simple way for students to mark the end of examinations. However, it has now evolved into
Shock has gripped Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), after unknown gunmen abducted Basheerah Ojedeyi, a recent graduate of the Department of Radiography. The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of ₦200 million. Ojedeyi, who was celebrated as the third-best graduating student in her department, was reportedly taken earlier this week, though details of the incident remain
The Vice Chancellor of Caleb University, Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, has shared his plans to move the school to greater heights after spending his first 100 days in office. Prof. Asikhia, a professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, spoke during the university’s 2025/2026 academic colloquium, where he unveiled a seven-point agenda aimed at repositioning Caleb University for
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has approved funding for the construction of 500 housing units for staff of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, under the National Housing Fund (NHF) scheme, officials announced on Friday. Speaking at ABU’s 85th Ordinary Meeting of Congregation, Vice-Chancellor Professor Adamu Ahmed said the project forms part of a
The management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, has announced that the online portal for Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening for the 2025/2026 academic session will close on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. In a statement signed by the Head of Information, Alhaji Baba Akote, the university urged prospective candidates to complete all screening procedures,
The Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI), has undergone significant renovations at its temporary takeoff site ahead of its official commencement in October 2025. The facelift was carried out through the efforts of the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi Odundun IV, and the Iragbiji Development Association (IDA).
Maduka University, Enugu, has opened applications for the 2025/2026 academic session following the release of the 2025 UTME results by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The private university, known for its modern facilities and faculty expertise, is inviting candidates who scored 150 and above in the UTME, as well as Direct Entry and
A University of Lagos (UNILAG) student, Khalid Oyenuga, garnered acclaim at the Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2025, Africa’s premier construction exhibition, held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos from September 23 to 25. Oyenuga, from the Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, delivered a presentation titled “Sustainable Materials – Innovations for the Nigerian Market”
