The President of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, Ifeoluwa Oyedele, has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its ongoing strike and return to the classrooms. Mr Oyedele appealed the association’s 55th Anniversary Awards and Recognition Dinner held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Friday night. He urged the
The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Professor Babatola Ayodele, has lauded Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for his “unwavering commitment” to the growth and development of the institution. Speaking at the University’s Congregation meeting at the Main Auditorium in Ado-Ekiti, Professor Ayodele highlighted the Governor’s interventions, including the approval and timely release of increased monthly
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has introduced a new transport service, “Yayi Buses,” to facilitate movement within its campus. The minibuses were donated by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola and began operations this week. Each vehicle carries eight passengers, with fares ranging from ₦100 to ₦300 depending on the destination. Chairman of the university’s
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has inaugurated Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole as its 5th Vice-Chancellor, marking the first time a woman will lead the faith-based institution. At the ceremony on Wednesday, Oduwole unveiled a 10-point vision plan focused on academic renewal, infrastructure, research, and financial diversification. She pledged to position ACU as a global brand
The Vice Chancellor of Caleb University, Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, has shared his plans to move the school to greater heights after spending his first 100 days in office. Prof. Asikhia, a professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, spoke during the university’s 2025/2026 academic colloquium, where he unveiled a seven-point agenda aimed at repositioning Caleb University for
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has approved funding for the construction of 500 housing units for staff of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, under the National Housing Fund (NHF) scheme, officials announced on Friday. Speaking at ABU’s 85th Ordinary Meeting of Congregation, Vice-Chancellor Professor Adamu Ahmed said the project forms part of a
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has allocated N70 billion to 18 tertiary institutions in Nigeria for mini-grid power projects as part of its 2025 intervention cycle. Board of Trustees member for the South-South zone, Aboh Uduyok, announced this on Friday in Uyo during a stakeholders’ town hall meeting with beneficiary institutions. He said the
Moses Adasu University, Makurdi (formerly Benue State University), has entered into a partnership with a private developer to build hostels that will accommodate 1,600 students. Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Terver Ubwa, told reporters on Wednesday that the move is part of efforts to tackle the chronic shortage of student housing in Nigerian universities. He noted that
The 11 host communities of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), have demanded the release of 2,200.999 hectares of land following a directive from the Federal Government’s inter-ministerial committee. Communities affected include Avu, Obinze, Umuanunu, Umuoma, Ihiagwa Ancient Kingdom, Dindi Ihiagwa, Eziobodo, Eziokele, Okolochi, Emeabiam, and Obibi Ezena. They argue that the land is
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has announced plans to construct 500 housing units for its staff in a significant step to tackle the institution’s long-standing accommodation shortage. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, disclosed this during the 2nd Registry Roundtable Discussion at the Senate Chamber, describing the initiative as one of the most ambitious welfare projects in
