Adeyemi Federal University of Education in Ondo State has appointed Professor Bayode Isaiah Popoola as its first substantive Vice Chancellor. The Governing Council of the university, recently upgraded to a federal institution, announced the appointment after its meeting in Ondo. Popoola, 62, is a professor of Guidance and Counselling at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where
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
Al-Muhibbah Open University has confirmed the appointment of Prof Yahuza Bello, former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), as its new Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council. This was contained in a statement signed by the Registrar, Barr. Muslim Maigari, and made available to reporters on Wednesday. His appointment was officially announced during a
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), recently rolled out the drums to celebrate its outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas. The lavish send-off was described as a fitting tribute to what many staff have described as a historic and transformative five-year tenure. At a farewell ceremony on August 16, 2025, speakers praised Prof. Abbas for lifting
Prof. Anthony Kila has emerged as the Pro-Chancellor of The Michael & Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU). The Pro-Chancellor’s appointment was announced in August in a letter signed by Dr Cecilia Ibru, Dr T. Kolo, and Jean Monnet, the university’s visitor, registrar, and a political economist, respectively. Responding to the appointment, Kila appreciated the MCIU governing
The University of Port Harcourt has elected three new deputy vice-chancellors at its 488th Extraordinary Senate Meeting held on August 6. Professor Rosemary Ogu, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, was elected Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics). Professor Chukwudi Onyeasor will serve as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), while Professor Angela Frank-Briggs takes up the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has called for stronger leadership standards in Nigerian universities, stressing that only proven managers should be appointed as vice-chancellors and members of governing councils. Speaking at the second Distinguished Personality Lecture of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, FCSC Chairman Prof. Tunji Olaopa said higher education governance required more
The Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU) has appointed Professor Anthony Kila as its new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council. The appointment, confirmed in August in a letter signed by the university’s Visitor, Dr Cecilia Ibru, and Registrar, Dr T. Kolo, positions Kila at the forefront of the institution’s governance and strategic development.
A five-member delegation from the Institute of Business and Knowledge Management (IBAKM) has paid a courtesy visit to Covenant University, Ota, to invite the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Timothy Anake, and other members of the university community to its forthcoming Induction and Award Ceremony. The event, scheduled for the University’s Centre for Research, Innovation and Discovery (CRID)
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has started a major internal reshuffling to improve its operations ahead of the new academic year. Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu, said the changes are meant to help the university serve the large number of students applying for admission. According to JAMB, FUOYE has the third highest number of
