26 July 2026
Universities

Dominion University to Celebrate 3rd Convocation

Dominion University, Ibadan, will hold its 3rd convocation ceremony on October 23-26, 2025, during which 130 students from various faculties will be awarded their first degrees. While speaking at a press conference, Bishop Taiwo Victor Adelakun, the chancellor, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to holistic education. He said, “Dominion University is truly the best place for

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News

Aiyedatiwa Ends 12-Year Convocation Drought at Owo Polytechnic, Ondo State

Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is set to end a 12-year hiatus in academic convocation at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), Owo, with the 12th to 23rd combined convocation slated for Saturday. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the ceremony, the Rector, Mr Olorunwa Adegun, said the last convocation was held in 2013, noting that the institution

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Universities

Funds Limiting FUL Expansion – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi, says the institution’s progress in expanding academic programmes and infrastructure is being limited by inadequate government funding. Speaking at a pre-convocation press conference ahead of the university’s ninth convocation in Lokoja, Akinwunmi said the university could achieve more if the federal government provided additional

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Universities

University to Showcase Recent Development at Convocation

Prof. Eugene Okoye Nwadialor, the Vice-Chancellor of Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, has announced that the institution will showcase its latest structural development during the 14th convocation ceremony. Speaking with newsmen, Nwadialor said the ceremony, themed “Education as a Catalyst for Social and Economic Development,” will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The Vice-Chancellor

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Universities

Tinubu to Commission Projects at UNILORIN’s 40th Convocation Ceremony

President Bola Tinubu is expected to commission several newly completed projects at the University of Ilorin as part of activities marking the institution’s 40th convocation ceremony. According to a statement issued by the University Registrar, Mansur Alfanla, on Thursday, the week-long convocation will be held from October 17 to 26, 2025. The event will feature

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Universities

Redeemer’s University Honours Bamiloye, Others at 17th Convocation

Redeemer’s University, Ede, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on gospel filmmaker Mike Bamiloye, philanthropist Omolewa Ahmed, and Sahara Power Group’s Group Managing Director, Kola Adesina, during its 17th convocation ceremony. The ceremony, tagged “The Indomitable Set,” also saw 338 postgraduate students awarded higher degrees and diplomas. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shadrach Akindele said the graduates carried a

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Universities

Best Graduating Student Inspires at UNIOSUN Convocation

Miss Faidat Sonia Adetu, who emerged as the Best Graduating Student at Osun State University’s 15th convocation, delivered an inspiring speech that drew admiration from guests and fellow graduates. Adetu, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.86. Addressing the gathering, she described the ceremony as not

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Universities

UNIOSUN Graduates 49 First-Class Students at Convocation

Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, has produced 49 first-class graduates at its 15th convocation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session. A total of 2,505 students graduated across the university’s 15 faculties. The breakdown showed 988 in Second Class Upper, 1,279 in Second Class Lower, 178 in Third Class, and one Pass. The Faculty of Basic

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Universities

UNILORIN Sets Date for 40th Convocation

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced that its 40th Convocation Ceremonies will be held from October 17 to 26 at its main campus. According to a statement signed by the Registrar, M.A. Alfanla, the week-long programme will feature the award of first and higher degrees, diplomas, certificates, and prizes to outstanding students. Highlights include

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Colleges

Postgraduate Medical College Holds 43rd Convocation

The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) on Thursday held its 43rd convocation at the college campus in Ijanikin, Lagos. At a press conference on Wednesday ahead of the event, the President of the college, Dr Peter Ebeigbe, announced that the institution would confer awards on 480 distinguished professionals. The recipients included 405 Fellows,

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