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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

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Wigwe University Names Justice Augie as Pro-Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 28, 2025

Wigwe University has officially appointed retired Justice Amina Augie, a former Justice of the Supreme Court, to serve as its new Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council. Additionally, the university appointed Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi to the position of substantive Vice-Chancellor. This announcement was made by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees,

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Wigwe University Holds First Matriculation Ceremony for 120 New Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 14, 2024

Wigwe University announced it is set to celebrate a significant milestone today, Thursday, November 14, 2024, as it hosts its inaugural matriculation ceremony. In a statement from Dr. Sam Dede, Chairman of the Matriculation Ceremony Committee, Wigwe University confirmed that the anticipated event will be held at the Herbert Wigwe Auditorium on its campus in […]

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Wigwe University set to commence lectures September

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 5, 2024

All arrangements have been finalised for the commencement of lectures at Wigwe University from September 21, 2024/2025. This comes following the passing of Access Bank’s founder and CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who died in a helicopter crash in the United States with his wife and son in January. Prof. Marwan Al-Akaidi, the institution’s acting vice-chancellor,

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Hostel accommodation at Wigwe University costs N1 million monthly

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

Wigwe University, founded by the late Herbert Wigwe, former CEO of Access Holdings Plc, has announced its course costs and a premium accommodation option costing N1 million per month. The institution plans to commence operations in September 2024. This institution, located in the village of Isiokpo in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, […]