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Tinubu’s Intervention in VC Recruitment Promotes Accountability — UNN Alumni

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 9, 2025

The recent leadership restructuring at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has raised hopes for restoring accountability and order in the administration of tertiary institutions, particularly in the selection process for Vice Chancellors. Professor Barnabas Iliya, an alumnus of the

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Tinubu Dismisses UniAbuja and UNN VCs, Reassigns Pro-Chancellors

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 7, 2025

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu dismissed the Vice-Chancellors of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly the University of Abuja) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), while also dissolving the governing council of Yakubu Gowon University as part of a significant restructuring of federal universities. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,

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Why ASUU Remains Silent on UNIABUJA’s Leadership Dispute

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 30, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has explained why it has not yet issued a public statement regarding the controversy surrounding the appointment of a vice chancellor at the University of Abuja. ASUU is widely recognized for publicly expressing its position on issues related to vice chancellor appointments, particularly in federal universities, such as […]

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Buhari Expresses Grief Over the Death of Prof Nuhu Yaqub

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 5, 2025

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his sorrow over the death of Prof Nuhu Yaqub, the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja. Prof Yaqub, who also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University, passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday. In a statement released on Saturday by Garba Shehu, Buhari’s spokesperson, […]

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UniAbuja Alumni Oppose Proposed Renaming of Institution After Gowon

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 24, 2024

The University of Abuja Alumni Association and former student leaders have opposed the Federal Government’s proposal to rename the university after former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon. This stance was outlined in a statement titled “Proposed Renaming of University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University – A Right Step in the Wrong Direction”, signed by […]

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UniAbuja, UNILAG, FUTA, and Other University Renaming Decisions That Stirred Debate

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 18, 2024

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) recently announced plans to rename the University of Abuja in honour of General Yakubu Gowon’s 90th birthday, a decision that has provoked considerable discussion. The institution is set to be renamed Yakubu Gowon University, pending approval from the National Assembly. According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation,

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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,