The House of Representatives has approved the establishment of four new federal universities in Borno, Imo, Kaduna and Kano States to expand access to higher education in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of reports presented by the Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, Abubakar Fulata (APC–Jigawa), during Tuesday’s plenary. The approved bills include
Hillside University of Science and Technology (HUST) has announced that only students who have paid at least 30 per cent of their tuition fees will be allowed to resume when the new academic session begins in October. In a statement issued on Monday by the Registrar, the university said returning students are to resume between
Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, has promoted three senior academics — Rev. Fr. John Ezenwankwor, Rev. Fr. Polycap Ugwu, and Rev. Fr. Bernard Ukwuegbu — to the rank of Professor. The promotions, approved by the university’s Appointments and Promotions Committee, mark a milestone in the institution’s efforts to strengthen its academic and research profile. Prof.
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), recently rolled out the drums to celebrate its outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas. The lavish send-off was described as a fitting tribute to what many staff have described as a historic and transformative five-year tenure. At a farewell ceremony on August 16, 2025, speakers praised Prof. Abbas for lifting
The Times has released its ranking of the top 25 universities in Nigeria for 2025. At the top of the list is Covenant University, located in Ogun State, followed by Ahmadu Bello University, Landmark University (Kwara State), the University of Ibadan, and the University of Lagos (also known as UniLag). At the bottom of the
