14 September 2026
Universities

AAU Governing Council Denies Fresh Vice-Chancellor Search

The Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has dismissed reports that it was ordered by the Edo State Government to restart the process of appointing a substantive Vice-Chancellor. In a statement signed by the Principal Assistant Registrar for Media and Protocol, Otunba Michael Aladenika, the Council said the selection exercise it conducted remains

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Polytechnics

Federal Polytechnic Rector Faces Governing Council Probe

The Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State, has launched an investigation into alleged breaches of the Polytechnic Act by Rector, Dr Adegoke Agbabiaka. In a letter signed by Council Chairman, Dr Ohawale Adebisi, a five-member panel led by Mr. Akpan Aniekan was set up to review petitions from the Academic Staff Union of

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Universities

Igbinedion University Appoints New Governing Council Chairman

Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo state, has inaugurated its 7th Governing Council, appointing renowned academic and pharmacist Prof Ahmed Mora as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council. Mora, a former chairman of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, has served on several University governing boards, including that of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The inauguration ceremony, held

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Universities

BUK Governing Council Appoints Vice-Chancellor

The Bayero University, Kano (BUK) Governing Council has appointed Prof. Haruna Musa, the current Deputy Vice Chancellor (VC), as the 12th VC of the University after a thorough election process. According to a letter signed by Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the BUK Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, Musa’s appointment takes effect on August 18, 2025. Musa,

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States

President Tinubu Completes Appointment of University of Abuja Governing Council Members

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members to the Governing Council of the University of Abuja, officially completing the list of external members for the Council. The newly appointed members are Professor Rosemary Iriowen Egonmwan (South-South), Dr Adedeji Adefuye (Southwest), Professor Sarki Abba Abdulkadir (North-West), and Professor Aminu Mohammed Dukku (North-East).

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