The federal government (FG) University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has given 700 anti-rabies vaccines to the University of Abuja Veterinary Clinic. Samuel Anzaku, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria (CVON), announced in Abuja on Friday, October 17, 2025, that a donation was made through the Ministry of Livestock Development. Anzaku mentioned that the donation shows the
The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), now known as Yakubu Gowon University, in partnership with the Nigeria Sodium Study Team and the Cardiovascular Research Centre, has intensified its salt reduction awareness campaign to reach wider population segments. The campaign initially targeted students in universities across the country’s geopolitical zones and has now been scaled up to
The University of Abuja has launched a 12-week training programme to build the capacity of healthcare workers in clinical trials for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The programme, organised by the university’s National Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training (NCESRTA), runs from September 18 to November 27. IQVIA sponsors it in partnership
Following several enquiries from parents and candidates over perceived discrepancies between academic results and post-UTME scores, the University of Abuja has issued a statement, clarifying its post-UTME grading system. In a statement released by the Admissions Office, the institution explained that the grading process is not uniform, but rather depends on the relevance of each
The University of Abuja has cautioned prospective students against falling victim to fraudsters who promise admission for a fee. In a notice posted on its official Facebook page, the institution warned applicants not to pay anyone — whether staff or students — in exchange for admission. It stressed that all admissions are strictly based on
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
Recently, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, took a controversial decision to cut the University of Abuja’s (UNIABUJA) land from 11,000 hectares to 4,000 hectares. This action has drawn mixed reactions from different stakeholders. The minister cited unauthorised land acquisition and underutilisation as reasons for the action, but critics argue it could hinder the university’s long-term
Students of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) are facing increasing difficulties with campus transportation following the withdrawal of most tricycle operators and the limited availability of shuttle buses. The problem worsened after the federal government raised fuel prices last year, forcing tricycle operators to demand fare increases. When the Student Union Government (SUG) opposed the
The University of Abuja has warned prospective students against falling victim to fraudulent social media posts promising admission through WhatsApp numbers. A Facebook post circulating in August claimed the university’s 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening form was available and urged candidates to contact a number for “smart registration and admission processing”. It also gave false dates for
A group of students at the University of Abuja has called for the return of Prof Aisha Maikudi as Vice Chancellor of the institution. The group, which identifies itself as Concerned University of Abuja Students, issued a statement in Lokoja on Wednesday, signed by spokesperson Ozigi Salami. Prof Maikudi, a professor of law, briefly served
