The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has dismissed reports alleging irregularities in its 2025/2026 admission process as false and malicious. In a statement on Thursday, the acting public relations officer, Inya Agha Egwu, said the publication was a deliberate attempt to tarnish the institution’s image and that of its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya. The
Several Nigerian polytechnics have expanded their academic scope by introducing Bachelor’s degree programmes in collaboration with accredited universities. This move marks a new feat in the nation’s tertiary education system, bridging the long-standing gap between polytechnic and university education. Below is the list of some of these polytechnics. Federal Polytechnic, Offa (Kwara State) Federal Polytechnic,
The Directorate of General Studies (GST) at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has honoured outstanding students who excelled in various GST courses for the 2023/2024 academic session. The ceremony, held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room, celebrated hard work and encouraged academic excellence among students. Deputy Director of the Directorate, Dr Odedokun Adeyemi, who represented the
The third Egypt-Nigeria educational fair has opened in Abuja, bringing together top Egyptian universities to strengthen academic cooperation, expand scholarship opportunities, and promote cross-border innovation. The fair, which runs from September 15 to 20, began at the Hilton Abuja Hotel and will continue in Kaduna, Zaria, and Kano. Participating institutions include Cairo University, Ain Shams
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, has reached a significant milestone with 300 physiotherapists trained since the programme secured accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB). Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. O.T. Awotunde, made this known during the university’s 6th induction ceremony, where 68
UNESCO Laureate, Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, has commended Minaret University, Ikirun, for supporting the successful hosting of an international conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Speaking in a telephone interview on Monday, Prof. Aremu, who is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Africa Information Technology
James Hope University (JHU), Lagos, has appointed Professor Austin Nosike as its new Vice Chancellor, marking a fresh chapter in the institution’s leadership. The announcement was made during a ceremony at the Lekki campus, where Prof. Nosike was formally introduced as successor to Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abiola Babajide, who was praised for steering the
Rivers State University (RSU) has released the cut-off marks for undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement guides aspiring candidates on the minimum scores required for admission into various faculties and departments. According to the notice from the Registrar, Mrs Ibimonia B.S. Harry, programmes in Medicine and Surgery require the highest cut-off, with
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) has released the first batch of admission offers for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement follows the completion of the university’s screening exercise, which included physical verification, biometric enrolment, and ranking based on JAMB UTME scores. Successful candidates are advised to check their names on the merit list published
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has reiterated its commitment to tackling unaccredited institutions operating illegally as polytechnics. Speaking during an accreditation visit to Harvard College of Science, Business and Management Studies in Abeokuta, Dr Fatimah Kabir Umar, NBTE Director of Polytechnic and Allied Programmes, warned that such schools threaten students’ futures and undermine
