The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has dismissed rumours of a planned increase in tuition fees, assuring students that the institution has no such intention. He gave the assurance while receiving the Students’ Union Government (SUG) led by its president, Comrade Ishaq Abubakar Ishaq. Prof. Abdul Rahman described
Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has promoted Dr. Pius Ade-Ojo, a leading medical practitioner, to the rank of Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The Appointment and Promotion Committee announced the elevation after a thorough review of his academic work, clinical experience, and service to the health sector. Professor Ade-Ojo, who is highly regarded in Ekiti
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been threatened with legal action due to alleged irregularities in its 2025/2026 Post-UTME exercise. Alex Onyia, CEO of Educare, through the legal chambers of F.K. Nnadi & Co, issued a pre-action notice to the institution. He is demanding justice for students who claim they were unfairly treated during the
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Olubunmi Shittu, has issued a desperate appeal to striking non-academic staff to suspend their industrial action and return to dialogue. Workers under SSANU, NAAT, and NASU have refused to go back to work as a result of delayed salaries, unpaid relocation allowances, and other welfare
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has endorsed Governor Uba Sani’s administration, describing Kaduna State’s inclusive governance model as an example for Nigeria’s democratic future. The university’s management, led by the Vice Chancellor, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the governor at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. ABU praised Kaduna’s achievements in education, agriculture, transportation,
Prof. Kehinde Eniola, Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University, Kabba, states that the institution has overcome initial doubts and is now attracting a large number of students. In an interview, he revealed that the university, now nearing its third academic session, has 2,110 students and has secured approval to admit another 1,840 for the 2025/2026
Kogi State University, Kabba, is fast changing the face of education in Okun land, the Western senatorial district of Kogi State. For more than 60 years, the people of the area had prayed and pushed for a university of their own, despite being renowned for producing brilliant students. That long dream finally became reality in
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has dismissed claims that technical errors caused cases of malpractice flagged during its 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening. The four-day computer-based test, held from September 1 to 4, drew complaints on social media, suggesting that some candidates were wrongly accused due to system faults. In a statement, UNILAG said the breaches under
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, has said it will launch a full investigation into the midnight fire that destroyed almost all its academic gowns. The gowns, used for matriculation and convocation, were kept at the Directorate of Students Affairs building, where the fire broke out on September 2. In a statement signed by Dr.
Baze University has visited the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Abuja to strengthen partnership in promoting higher education. The delegation was led by Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jamila Shu’ara, alongside Deputy Vice Chancellors, the Registrar, and other senior officials. They were received by TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc: Sonny Echono, and his team. At the meeting,
