The bill to give legal backing to the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), will soon be passed by the National Assembly, according to Senator Ekong Sampson, who represents Akwa Ibom South. Sampson, Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education, confirmed that the bill has already scaled through the first, second, and third
A student of the Federal University, Lafia, has died following a motorcycle crash near the campus. The victim, identified as Ifeoma Blessings Nweke, was struck by a tricycle on August 13 while crossing the road with friends close to the university gate. The tricycle, driven by Fedelis Zakka of Obi Local Government Area, was transporting
The House of Representatives has begun work on a bill to establish a Federal University of Education, Science and Technology in Ikere, Ekiti State. Sponsored by Hon. Ojuawo Rufu Adeniyi, representing Ekiti South West/Ikere/Ise/Orun Federal Constituency, the proposal (HB. 2449) passed its First Reading, marking the first step in the legislative process. If passed, the
The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, in Ekiti State, has declared the post of Vice-Chancellor vacant from February 2026 and invited applications from qualified academics. The Vice-Chancellor, who serves as the University’s Chief Executive, Academic and Accounting Officer, is charged with steering policy, overseeing administration, and safeguarding academic standards. The role also entails
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill upgrading the Federal College of Education, Gumel, in Jigawa State, to a full-fledged Federal University of Education. The move is part of broader legislative efforts to expand access to higher education nationwide. Alongside the approval for Gumel, the Senate also passed legislation for the upgrade of the Federal
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved the second reading of a bill to establish the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences in Funtua, Katsina State. The bill, sponsored by Senator Muntari Dandutse, was first read on February 6 and aims to create a specialised institution focused on medical and health science education. Senator Dandutse
