Mohammed Umaru Bago, Niger State Governor and visitor to the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, has said that the university will be repositioned to meet global standards. The governor emphasised that his administration will restore the institution’s Endowment Fund Board of Trustees to improve sustainable growth and funding. He said these through Alhaji Sirajo Sa’id,
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State, has expelled 34 students for examination misconduct and rusticated 13 others for one academic session, while several students received warning letters. The Head of Information, Publications and Public Relations, Abdullahi Datti, said the disciplinary actions followed the approval of the Examinations Regulations and
The Governing Council of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, His Royal Majesty Barr. Anthony Ehizojie Abumere II, ahead of his investiture as Chancellor of the institution. The Pro-Chancellor, Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi, who led the
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Eunice Omonzejie as the new vice-chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. The appointment was announced in a statement on Monday night, stating that it took immediate effect following the university’s governing council’s recommendation of three candidates. Professor Omonzejie, a scholar of French and Francophone African literatures, has been
The Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH) has taken a significant step to strengthen its clinical administration with the appointment of Dr Emmanuel Olaseinde Bello as the pioneer Chairman of its Medical Advisory Committee (MAC). The announcement was made by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Olusegun Ojo, who noted that the committee
The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities (COPSUN) has urged the Federal Government to act swiftly to prevent a fresh strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). In a communiqué issued after its 69th meeting in Abuja, chaired by Acting Chairman Prof Ayodeji Omole, the pro-chancellors warned that Nigeria’s universities could not withstand
Professor Mohammed Yelwa, a lecturer with the Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, has stated the need to harmonise requirements for the appointment of vice chancellors for public and private universities to avoid avoidable tension. Yelwa disclosed this in a chat with journalists in Minna, the Niger state capital, on Wednesday. The absence of harmonisation in the
The Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) has approved the promotion of 11 senior academic staff members in recognition of their academic contributions and dedication. The decision was made during the university’s 30th regular meeting of the Governing Council, held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Abuja. According to a statement from the university management, four staff
The Chaplain of the Chapel of the Light at the University of Ilorin, Rev. E.S. Alasan, has advised graduating students to remain close to God and let their lives reflect Christ as they leave school. He delivered this message on July 12, 2025, during a special event called the “Feast of Lights Dinner” held in
Four Faculties at the University of Ilorin have elected new Deans who will take office on August 1, 2025. In the Faculty of Education, Prof. Olukunmi Lanre Olaitan, a Health Promotion expert and former Director of the Advancement Centre, was elected on July 14 to replace Prof. Lasiele Alabi Yahaya. In the Faculty of Communication
