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Sacked UNIZIK VC Obtained Professorship Fraudulently, Says Zamfara University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 22, 2024

The Federal University of Gusau (FUGUS), Zamfara State, has distanced itself from claims made by Bernard Odoh, the recently dismissed Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), regarding his professorship. Odoh’s tenure was terminated following allegations surrounding his

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FG Dismisses UNIZIK VC, Dissolves Governing Council

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 20, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the dismissal of Dr. Bernard Odoh as Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and the dissolution of the university’s Governing Council. This decision follows allegations of irregularities in Odoh’s appointment and governance failures by the council. The announcement, signed by the Director of Press and Public

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UNIZIK Releases 2024/2025 Admission List on JAMB CAPS

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 25, 2024

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has officially released the Admission List for the 2024/2025 academic session. Candidates who participated in the 2024/2025 Admission Screening Exercise are advised to check JAMB CAPS to confirm if they have been offered provisional admission into the university. We congratulate all successful candidates and encourage them to follow the

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University Appoints New Registrar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 25, 2024

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has appointed Barrister (Mrs.) Rosemary Ifeoma Nwokike as its new substantive Registrar. Nwokike, who currently serves in the Registry Department at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, earned the role following an extensive interview process led by the university’s Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Barrister Greg O.

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UNIZIK governing council appoints female acting VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 20, 2024

The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, has named Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi as the institution’s new acting Vice Chancellor. Arinze-Umobi’s appointment came after the former acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joe Ikechebelu, was dismissed from his position during a meeting at the institution’s Council Chambers on

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Health Minister Pate to oversee NAUTH’s relocation to permanent site

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 15, 2024

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) in Nnewi has announced that the Coordinating Minister for Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, will inaugurate the hospital’s permanent site on Tuesday. Professor Joseph Ugboaja, NAUTH’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), announced this to journalists during a news conference over the weekend.

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29 students bag First Class as UNIZIK holds 18th convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 1, 2024

On Friday, 29 students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, graduated with First Class at the institution’s 18th convocation. During the convocation activities at the school’s field, Prof. Charles Esimone, the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, stated that the 18th convocation ceremony was for the academic year 2022/2023. The outgoing

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Unizik approves appointment of new registrar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 10, 2024

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka has announced the appointment of Mr Samuel Nnaemeka Ufoh as the institution’s new Acting Registrar. This was made public by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Charles Esimone, in a letter released to the media on Monday. The letter read: “In the absence of the Governing Council of Nnamdi […]

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Tension as Unizik student is feared kidnapped

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 9, 2024

There is tension at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, about the disappearance of one of its students from the Department of Science Education. The student, simply identified as Francisca Chioma, was believed to have left school on Friday to attend a burial ritual in Omasi Uno village, Ayamelum local government area, outside Awka, the Anambra State […]

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UNIZIK VC outlines moral standards to new students during matriculation ceremony

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 2, 2024

Professor Charles Esimone, the vice chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, outlined the requirements for new students to meet in order to succeed academically. Among other things, Esimone stated at the university’s 2023–2024 matriculation ceremony that students need to pay the required fees in order to succeed. According to Esimone, this is necessary for

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UNIZIK commends Tinubu for his endeavours to enhance university education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 1, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received praise from the administration of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), located in Awka, Anambra State, for his reforms aimed at enhancing higher education. It issued a warning to those deemed troublemakers to desist from interfering with school matters, stating that “they’re trying to cause confusion.” The reaction

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167 UNIZIK Graduates Inducted into the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 14, 2023

167 pharmacy graduates from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Awka, and Anambra State have been inducted into the profession by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). The highlight of the celebration for the induction ceremony was the induction, which happened on Saturday at the Juhel Auditorium, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Unizik Awka-Agulu Campus in the

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Nnamdi Azikwe University (UNIZIK) Registration & Clearance Exercise for Newly Admitted Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 11, 2023

You’re certainly giddy with anticipation as a recently admitted student, but you’re also probably a little anxious about what comes next. Well, don’t worry! This thorough guide is designed to assist you in navigating the important steps involved in both online and physical clearance and registration. The path to become a fully registered UNIZIK student

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UNIZIK Staff Suspended over Certificate Forgery

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 9, 2023

Nwafor Ogbonnaya Nwesuzor, an employee of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, has been placed under suspension by the university’s administration due to allegations of credential fraud. It was discovered that Nwafor purportedly falsified both his degree and his certificate of exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in order to get a […]

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Auchi Polytechnic in Affiliation with UNIZIK Admission into Degree Programmes 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2023

This is to let interested parties know that the management has started to sell forms for admission to different degree programmes for the 2023–2024 academic year. The Nnamdi Azikiwe University is associated with the organisation of this programme. The information about the application process and admission requirements is given below. The screening exercise for UTME […]

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Admission List 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 6, 2023

This is to inform applicants who submitted an application and took part in the Nnamdi Azikiwe University admissions process that the list of applicants who were granted admission to the institution’s various courses has been made public and can be found on the JAMB CAPS website. The instructions for locating their names in the admission […]