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UNIABUJA Institute for Publishing Studies Opens Applications for 2023/2024 Stream II Admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 28, 2024

The International Institute for Publishing Studies (UIIPS) at the University of Abuja is pleased to invite applications from qualified candidates for admission into its prestigious professional degree program, the Master’s in Publishing Studies (MPS), for the 2023/2024 Academic Session (Stream

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Conflict erupts at UNIABUJA as acting VC accuses Pro-Chancellor of undue interference

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 11, 2024

A dispute has intensified at the University of Abuja between Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Aisha Maikudi and Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Isma’ila Kaita, the Chairman of the Governing Council, sparking concerns about the potential impact on the university’s governance and academic environment. Professor Maikudi, a distinguished legal scholar, assumed the role of Acting

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UNIABUJA Announces Post-UTME/Direct Entry Screening for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 22, 2024

The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has announced the commencement of its post-UTME/Direct Entry screening process for the 2024/2025 academic session. Candidates who have not yet completed their registration are encouraged to do so before the deadline. Key Dates and Deadlines The online Post-UTME screening will begin on Thursday, 19th September 2024, and close on Saturday,

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UNIAbuja appoints 41-year-old female as acting VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

The Senate of the University of Abuja has selected Aisha Maikudi, the institution’s youngest professor of Law, as interim vice-chancellor. Maikudi, a professor of International Law, is the institution’s current Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academics. Her appointment followed her nomination at the valedictory Senate meeting on Wednesday, according to a statement

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Any lecturer who resumes duty will be punished – UniAbuja ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Abuja, UniAbuja, says the union will not call off its strike until all issues are addressed. The branch Chairman, Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, told NAN on Monday in Abuja that the members were not working. “Those against the strike may possibly be beneficiaries of what the union […]

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Academic and administrative activities to continue despite strike – UniAbuja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 4, 2024

UniAbuja’s management has stated that academic and administrative operations on campus will continue despite the Academic Staff Union of Universities’ (ASUU) strike. Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, Vice-Chancellor, made this statement during a meeting with the Provost, Deans, Directors, and Heads of Academic Departments. Dr. Habib Yakoob, Acting Director of

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ASUU begins indefinite strike at the University of Abuja

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 2, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branch at the University of Abuja has declared an indefinite strike to address concerns about recent events within the union. The decision to go on strike was announced on Thursday following a congress at the institution’s Permanent Site. Members of the UniAbuja ASUU have expressed dissatisfaction with the […]

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Female student of UNIABUJA declared missing

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2024

Murjanatu Zubairu, a female student at the University of Abuja, went missing while on her way to school. Alhaji Zubairu Jibrin Yewuti, the student’s uncle and former vice chairman of the FCT’s Kwali Area Council, called a reporter on Sunday morning to report the missing student. He stated that Murja is a 400-level student in […]

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51-year-old UNIABUJA student attempts suicide over tuition fee increase

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 7, 2024

Ada Amazu, a final-year student at the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), reportedly attempted suicide due to an increase in school fees. The Veterinary Medicine undergraduate attempted suicide after being required to retake an academic session for failing to pay her tuition fees, which had recently increased from N71,000 to N196,000, prior to the end of […]

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Hajiya Hadiza foundation offers scholarship to 65 UNIABUJA students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 30, 2024

65 University of Abuja students have been given scholarships by the Hajiya Hadiza Mamman Vatsa Foundation. Hajiya Hadiza Vatsa, the foundation’s founder and a renowned philanthropist, stated that the act was an essential part of her life’s work in service of God and humanity. Among the beneficiaries were orphans and other members of the underprivileged […]

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UNIABUJA lecturers win N3bn grant for research

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 4, 2024

Following their applications for research grants to donor organisations, several university academics were awarded over N3 billion in grants in 2023, according to Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’allah, vice chancellor of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja). Na’allah revealed this in Abuja during the awards event for authors and researchers, which took place on the

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University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) Admission List 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 29, 2023

The list of applicants who were offered admission into the various courses offered by the institution for the 2023–2024 academic year has been made public and is accessible on the school website for all candidates who participated in the Federal University of Abuja admissions processes and the post–UTME screening exercise. Interested parties can check their […]

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University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) Post-UTME Screening Results 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 13, 2023

This is to notify all candidates who registered and participated in the University of Abuja’s recently finished post-UTME screening process that the results are now available on the school website. In-depth instructions on how to check are given in this post below. UNIABUJA Post-UTME screening result for the 2023/2024 academic session has been released. Candidates

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UNIABUJA Promotes 13 Academic Staffs to the Rank of Professor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 28, 2023

The promotion of twenty-three academic staff members to the rank of professor has been accepted by the University of Abuja’s management. Ten employees were promoted to associate professor, while thirteen employees were made professors.This was said in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja by Dr. Habib Yakoob, acting director of information and university

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University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)Japanese Karaoke Competition 2023

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 23, 2023

It gives us great pleasure to invite you to the University of Abuja’s (UNIABUJA) upcoming Japanese Language Karaoke Competition, which promises to be a dynamic display of song and culture. This cultural spectacle aims to highlight the historic history of karaoke in Japan and its profound relevance. The Origins of Karaoke While many people enjoy […]

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UNIABUJA to Conduct Drug Tests on Applicants Before Granting Admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 12, 2023

The University of Abuja has announced that all applicants who wish to enrol in its programmes must submit to a drug test before being admitted as part of measures to combat cultism and other social vices on campus. At the 27th pre-convocation briefing in Abuja, Vice Chancellor Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’allah of the university announced this. […]