24 July 2026
Universities

Benue University to Build 1,600-Bed Hostels

Moses Adasu University, Makurdi (formerly Benue State University), has entered into a partnership with a private developer to build hostels that will accommodate 1,600 students. Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Terver Ubwa, told reporters on Wednesday that the move is part of efforts to tackle the chronic shortage of student housing in Nigerian universities. He noted that

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Universities

Backlash Forces EKSU to Renovate Iconic Student Hostel

Ekiti State University (EKSU) has begun renovation of its historic Government Hostel, known as the Great Taatan, following criticism over poor student accommodation. The move comes weeks after a viral video exposed the dilapidated state of Omolayo Hostel, a privately owned facility outside campus. Many students and commentators initially blamed EKSU for the decay, sparking

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Features

Abandoned Buildings, Wasted Properties, Litter FCE Osiele

The Federal College of Education (FCE), Osiele, Abeokuta, in Ogun State, is facing severe neglect, as many buildings and properties have been abandoned and are left to decay on the school campus. The disturbing state of infrastructure decay and neglect was revealed in a recent news report. Some of the properties have been left unattended

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Universities

OAU Students Protest Over Missing ID Cards, Threaten to Boycott Examinations

Students at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife peacefully protested on Monday, demanding that the university issue them their identity cards. They gathered at the main gate, chanting that the examinations should not proceed without students having their ID cards. Issac Omoboriowo, President of the Great Ife Students’ Union, told reporters that for the past

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