The University of Ilorin has spotlighted Tosin Adeoti, one of its distinguished alumni, for his contributions to higher education and youth employability across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Adeoti, a programme and project management professional with 15 years of cross-sectoral experience, holds a master’s degree in International Affairs and Development (with Distinction) and certifications in PMP,
For many Nigerian undergraduates, the end of final exams is marked with the “sign-out” ritual – classmates scribbling farewell messages on white shirts, a symbol of transition from student life to the broader world. Once a light-hearted campus tradition, it is increasingly under scrutiny. Universities across the country have moved to ban or restrict the
A staff member of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has been accused of collecting money from a parent in exchange for admission. The university’s spokesperson, Louis Njelita, said on Saturday that Kenneth Nnaji, who works in the Registry Department, allegedly took ₦400,000 from the mother of a prospective student with a promise to secure her
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Effurun, Delta State, has announced the opening of its portal for the 2025/2026 supplementary Post-UTME screening exercise. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Jane Omoyine, who said the exercise is part of the university’s academic expansion strategy to meet manpower demands
Sokoto State University has confirmed the receipt of over ₦74 million from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to cover institutional registration fees for its students. In a letter addressed to the NELFUND management, Vice Chancellor Prof M.B. Yerima acknowledged ₦23.9 million on July 4, to offset the registration fees of 471 students under Batch
A lecturer at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, an affiliate institution of Ekiti State University (EKSU), has been accused of soliciting payments from students in exchange for passing grades. The lecturer, identified as Alamu Musibau Adetunji of the Social Studies Department, allegedly demanded money through his personal bank account and provided students with
The management of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has formally addressed a viral post making rounds on social media regarding the accreditation status of its Radiography programme. The controversy was triggered after the Students’ Union Government (SUG) and a section of Radiography students raised alarms about the future of the programme, causing fears among parents and
President Bola Tinubu has appointed heads of two Nigerian universities, ranging from Vice-Chancellor to Pro-Chancellor positions. Among them is Engr. Abdurrazaq Nakore has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano. The President also appointed Abdullahi Kodage as Vice-Chancellor of the university. Nakore, a Fellow
Crawford University has made history with an outstanding performance at the All Nigerian Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC 2025). The event hosted by the University of Ilorin saw Crawford’s debate team soar, securing a coveted semifinal spot and outshining some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions. The team’s journey cemented Crawford’s reputation as a rising powerhouse
Prof Victor Datonye Dapper of the University of Port Harcourt will, on September 9, 2025, be inducted as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMed), joining a body of professionals in shaping the future of medical practice and policy in the country. Dapper, a Professor of Human Physiology and one of the longest-serving
