Ahmadu Bello University’s Department of Local Government and Development Studies, Zaria, has held the fourth edition of its annual Talk Shop Series, focusing on the health and policy implications of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and Nigeria’s SSB tax. The event, themed “Implications of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax on Health Development in Nigeria”, took place
Bayero University Kano (BUK) has insisted that literacy is a key driver of empowerment and inclusive education, describing it as the foundation for sustainable community development. Vice Chancellor, Prof Haruna Musa, made the remarks during the institution’s 2025 International Literacy Day celebration, which also featured the induction of Prof Fatima Muhammad Umar into the university’s
The Kwara State University of Education (KWASUED), Ilorin, has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise for qualified candidates into academic and non-academic positions. In a statement signed by the Registrar, Mohammed Jimada Jibril, the institution said the recruitment is part of efforts to build a strong foundation for academic excellence and administrative efficiency as
The University of Abuja has set a new record by promoting 104 lecturers to professorial ranks, the highest number ever elevated in a single exercise since the start of the institution. The 11th Governing Council of the university, chaired by Senator Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso, approved the promotions during its 78th Extraordinary Meeting held over two
The Governing Council of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, has announced vacancies for the positions of University Librarian and Chief Security Officer. According to a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Idris Saleh Kusherki, suitably qualified candidates within and outside the institution are invited to apply for the positions. For the
Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, has expelled 14 of its students over examination malpractice during the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic session, while one other student received a strong caution. According to a bulletin issued by the Office of the Registrar and signed by the Academic Secretary, the decision followed the recommendations of the
The University of Offa has confirmed the appointment of Prof Kazeem Alagbe Gbolagade as the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor. The announcement approved by the school’s Governing Council was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Registrar, Jibola Oyewale, who described the selection process as rigorous and transparent, aimed at identifying a visionary leader to advance
The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), in partnership with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Professorial Chair Endowment, has hosted a two-day workshop on “AI and Data Governance for Consumer Protection.” Declaring the event open on Tuesday at the NITDA Hub, FUTMINNA main campus. Vice-Chancellor Prof Faruk Adamu Kuta, represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Prof
Covenant University has begun its admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal. The institution stated that candidates must upload their O’level results and ensure their programme choices on the JAMB portal match those on the university’s portal. It disclosed that several programmes, including Accounting, Business Administration,
The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), has begun its post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise for the 2025/2026 academic session. The process, which started on September 1, will run until September 15, according to the university management. Only candidates who chose FUHSO as their first choice during the 2025 UTME or applied through
