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UNIZIK places indefinite ban on ‘signing off’ celebrations for final-year students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2025

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), located in Awka, Anambra State, has introduced a permanent ban on the widely observed ‘signing off’ ritual conducted by graduating students upon completion of their examinations. The announcement was made through a statement signed by the university’s registrar,

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All tertiary institutions to get mini-grids by 2026: FG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2025

The federal government, on Wednesday in Lagos, assured Nigerians of its plan to make all tertiary institutions across the nation self-sufficient in energy by 2026 through the installation of mini-grids. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, gave this assurance during the commissioning of the newly completed Olatunji Bello Auditorium at the Lagos State University (LASU),

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Step-by-step guide: Unijos begins 2025 Post-UTME/DE screening

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 19, 2025

The University of Jos (Unijos) has announced the start of its online registration for the 2025 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening, along with the release of departmental cut-off marks. The registration process will be open from 18 August to 30 September 2025. As stated in a notice signed by the Registrar, Dr Rejoice James […]

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NDDC Considers Partnership and Support for Wigwe University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 17, 2025

Wigwe University, founded by Herbert Wigwe—who tragically passed away in the United States alongside members of his immediate family—might soon secure support from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The university’s management has already paid a visit to the NDDC, during which expectations of support were raised. According to Seledi Thompson-Wakama, the

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VC Warns Scholars to Be Cautious About AI

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 15, 2025

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Simon Ortuanya, has warned scholars to be cautious in their use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The VC issued this advice in Nsukka, Enugu State, on Thursday during the 41st National Conference of the Social Studies Educationists Association of Nigeria (SOSAN), noting that while AI has […]

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LASUED to Conduct Drug Tests for 4,500 Prospective Students Before Admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 14, 2025

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, has stated that all 4,500 prospective students for the 2024/25 academic session will be required to undergo a drug test before being granted admission into the institution. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lafiaji-Okuneye explained that the decision was prompted

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LASU staff suspend strike, to resume on Wednesday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 12, 2025

Academic and non-academic staff of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, are set to return to duty on Wednesday, following the suspension of the strike that began on July 31. The decision to end the industrial action was taken on Monday during a congress held on the university’s premises by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) — […]

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UNIPORT Denies Claims of Snake Worship on Campus

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 31, 2025

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has denied social media rumours alleging that a big snake was killed in one of its classrooms and worshipped as a deity. In a statement released by its Head of Information, Publications and Public Relations, Dr. Sammy Kpenu, the university described the claims as “completely false, unfounded and fabricated […]

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UNILAG don to address carbon controversy on August 6

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 31, 2025

A distinguished process systems engineer, Prof. Mohammed Usman, will on August 6 present a critical analysis of established views and introduce a novel systems-engineering approach to the carbon debate at the 19th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Lagos for the 2024/2025 Academic Session. With the title: “Is Carbon Truly as Guilty as Charged? The […]

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UniAbuja refutes claims of amnesty for students involved in exam malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2025

The management of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University) has denied an online report regarding the recent amnesty allegedly granted to students of the institution involved in examination malpractice. Dr Habib Yakoob, Acting Director of Information and University Relations at the University of Abuja, responded to the report in a statement released on […]

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UNILORIN commences 2025/2026 Post-UTME registration

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2025

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has launched its online portal for candidates applying for admission through the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise. UNILORIN, through its Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, revealed in a statement on Monday that the “registration for the Post-UTME Screening Exercise commenced on Monday, 28th July, 2025, and it will end on

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241 Bag First-Class as Babcock University Graduates 3,229 Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 28, 2025

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, marked a significant academic milestone over the weekend as it graduated a total of 3,229 students, including 241 who achieved first-class honours across various faculties. A detailed breakdown of the graduating class revealed 2,543 undergraduates and 686 postgraduate students, which included 217 PhD holders, 30 MPhil awardees,

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OAU students oppose new dress policy, cite violations of rights

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2025

The Great Ife Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has criticised the recently approved dress code by the institution’s Governing Council, labelling it as a violation of students’ fundamental rights. In a statement released on Thursday, 24 July 2025, and signed by its President-elect, Adelani Oluwatodimu, Secretary-General-elect, Habeeb Isa, and Public

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EFCC apprehends 25 BUK undergraduates over alleged internet crime

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody 25 individuals suspected of internet fraud in a sting operation carried out in Kano. The commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this in a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday. Mr Oyewale stated that the suspects were apprehended on Monday, opposite Bayero University Kano (BUK) […]

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363 bag first class as UNIPORT graduates 14,861 at 35th convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 22, 2025

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is preparing to confer degrees on 14,861 graduands during its 35th convocation ceremony, set to take place from July 21 to July 26, 2025. The institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Owunari Georgewill, revealed this information on Monday during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, as part of activities celebrating the university’s

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Anambra University Suspends Security Staff Over Clash With Female Student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 21, 2025

The management of the University on the Niger (UNINIGER), located in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, has suspended a security officer following a confrontation with a female student of the institution. In a statement titled “Response to recent incident involving security personnel and a student” and signed by Acting Registrar, Ven Dr […]

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Peter Obi calls on Tinubu’s administration to resolve UNICAL dental students’ crisis

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 20, 2025

Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and a prominent figure in the Labour Party, has urged the federal government to offer both financial and institutional backing to the University of Calabar (UNICAL) to address the ongoing challenges affecting the graduation of its dental students. In a statement released on Saturday, Mr Obi expressed concern […]

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Kogi university lecturer dies during sex romp with 200-level student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 18, 2025

Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a senior lecturer at Kogi State University in Anyigba, died following an alleged sexual encounter with a 22-year-old 200-level student at the university. The incident took place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in a hotel in Anyigba and was later reported to authorities by the hotel management. Gloria Samuel, the student, […]

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Reactions divided over renaming of UNIMAID after Buhari

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 18, 2025

The Federal Government’s decision to rename the University of Maiduguri in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari has drawn varied reactions from Nigerians, including current and former students of the university. President Bola Tinubu announced the name change on Thursday, July 17, during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held in Abuja, which included

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Ebonyi university pegs admission cut-off mark at 150

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 17, 2025

The management of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has fixed 150 as the minimum admission cut-off mark for all its academic programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year. This was announced in a statement issued on Thursday in Abakaliki by the institution’s Admission Officer, Mr Innocent Izekwe. As stated by the university, the 150 cut-off aligns with […]