Hillside University of Science and Technology (HUST) has announced that only students who have paid at least 30 per cent of their tuition fees will be allowed to resume when the new academic session begins in October. In a statement issued on Monday by the Registrar, the university said returning students are to resume between
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has approved a new, uniform format for writing names across all official documents to ensure consistency and align with global best practices. The decision, reached at a recent Senate meeting, was announced in a circular issued by the Registrar, Mrs Atinuke Oguntunde, on October 2. Under the new rule, names will
The Federal University of Education (FUE), Zaria, has released guidelines for students eligible for tuition refunds already covered by the Federal Government through the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). In a statement signed by the Scholarships Desk Officer, Malam Abdullahi Bashir Bawan Allah, the university stated that the refund applies to both NCE and undergraduate
The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, is facing stiff resistance from its host community following reports of a plan to phase out all non-science and non-technology faculties from the institution. At a press conference on Tuesday, the Bauchi State Citizens Forum — a coalition of professors, lawyers, and activists — condemned the
Despite a strict sexual harassment policy at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), cases of abuse persist, with female students unwilling to speak publicly for fear of victimisation and rustication. Findings from an investigation revealed that harassment remains rife, casting doubts on the effectiveness of the institution’s policy framework. One of the students who gained admission into
The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has approved its 2025 Cultural and Social Week, to run from September 13 to 21 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. In a circular issued by the Acting Dean of Students, Dr Mohammed Yahaya, the university said the week-long programme is designed to foster unity, promote cultural appreciation and
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed that candidates caught engaging in malpractice during its 2025/2026 Post-UTME online screening will not be admitted. The University of Lagos’ Communication Unit stated on Friday that 20,464 candidates participated in the exercise, which took place from September 1 to 4, 2025. However, some candidates violated examination guidelines, prompting
The University of Calabar (UNICROSS) has issued a directive for all students living in campus hostels to vacate the premises by 12:00 pm on September 14, 2025. The notice, issued as the 2024/2025 academic session draws to a close, states that hostels will be closed for routine maintenance ahead of the next session. Students are
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has introduced new rules for students seeking to extend their stay in the institution’s halls of residence. In a statement, the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) stated that the directive applies only to students who had an official accommodation during the 2023/2024 academic session. Those without prior allocations are not
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has announced the establishment of a committee to formulate a policy framework on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Prof. Owunari Georgewill, Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. He stated that the university was committed to harnessing the
