The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has congratulated Prof Ahmed Adamu of the Department of Agronomy on his appointment as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the newly established University of Education, The Gambia (UEG). The announcement was made by the country’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) on behalf
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), Prof Shehu Abdul Rahman, has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) in research, student training and staff capacity building. He made the call when the Nasarawa State chapter of the NVMA, led by its Chairman, Dr Mukhtar Sabuwa, paid him a
Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, has appointed Rt. Hon. Dame Winifred Akpani as Pro-Chancellor and Rev. Prof. Anthony Alaba Akinwale as Vice-Chancellor ahead of the 2025/2026 academic session. The university held a thanksgiving Mass on Friday, August 29 2025, to mark the end of the five-year tenure of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christopher Odetunde, and to formally
The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has officially commenced its 2025/2026 academic session, with Vice-Chancellor Professor Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye welcoming both newly admitted and returning students. In a statement, Prof. Lafiaji-Okuneye congratulated new students on their admission and urged returning students to approach the session with renewed focus. She emphasised that the university is
The President of the Alumni Association of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Temitope Elijah Arogundade, has called on members of the university community to maintain peace and uphold the institution’s image as Vice-Chancellor Professor Abayomi Fasina resumes duty on October 14 2025. Speaking to journalists at the weekend, Arogundade said the stability achieved under Fasina’s
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has called on African governments, academia, civil society and the private sector to work together in shaping a future where the continent’s innovation drives global progress. He made the call on Tuesday at the opening of the 9th U6+ International Conference at the University of
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 Vice-Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Professor Ibrahim Hassan Garba, has assured staff that the university will no longer face delays in staff promotions and welfare matters. He said the university management has designed a new system that will make promotion exercises smooth and timely, unlike in the past when staff often
The Governing Council of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, has announced the appointment of Prof Ebunoluwa Oduwole as the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor. Oduwole, who becomes the first female Vice-Chancellor of the university, succeeds Prof Timothy Adebayo, whose five-year tenure ends this month. The appointment was unveiled on Wednesday during the council’s meeting, followed by a ceremony
