28 July 2026

UNIMAID renaming controversy

Universities

Nigerians Question UNIMAID’s Renaming

The change of name of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Borno, in honour of Muhammadu Buhari, the late former President, has stirred adverse reactions online. Following the change, a petition surfaced on the internet on Saturday, July 19, 2025, demanding that Nigerians sign in disfavour, and has gathered 7,500 signatures. Dr Abubakar Mshelia Saidu, the

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