5 h. ago AFIT Tops JAMB Admission Guidelines Compliance List For 2024/2025

  The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, has secured first position among Nigerian universities for its highest level of compliance with the JAMB admission guidelines for the 2024/2025 admission exercise. The recognition validates the institution’s commitment for merit-based and standard driven admissions process. A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, […]

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24 h. ago Ajayi Crowther Varsity Names Prof Ebunoluwa Oduwole As First Female VC

The Council of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, has approved the appointment of Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole as the first female Vice Chancellor of the institution. The approval of Prof. Oduwole to run the affairs of the Anglican Communion-owned institution was announced on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Oduwole will succeed the outgoing vice chancellor, Professor […]

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35 h. ago JAMB, VCs, Rectors, others meet in Abuja for 2025 Policy Meeting

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. Stakeholders in the education sector, notably, Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, Provosts, and Heads of parastatals like the NUC, NCCE, NABTEB, TETFund, NELFfund, among several others are in attendance. Minister of Education, Dr. […] The post JAMB, VCs, Rectors, others meet in Abuja for 2025 Policy Meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago UNICROSS alumni call for Bassey’s confirmation as substantive VC

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has unanimously backed Prof. Francisca Bassey, the acting Vice Chancellor, for confirmation as the substantive VC of the institution. Hon. Njang Ndoma, National Secretary of the Association, said their decision follows an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC). The NEC […] The post UNICROSS alumni call for Bassey’s confirmation as substantive VC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Engineering graduates now to undergo mandatory one year competency training before NYSC

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Henceforth, engineering graduates from Nigerian universities and polytechnics will undergo a mandatory one year residency before they go for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).  Speaking ahead of the 33rd Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Assembly slated for July 14, 2025, in Abuja, president of the council, Professor […] The post Engineering graduates now to undergo mandatory one year competency training before NYSC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Tinubu urges Nigerian universities to embrace innovative funding models

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian universities to adopt innovative and sustainable funding models, stressing that long-term institutional viability and improved academic standards depend on reduced reliance on government subventions. Represented by the Vice-Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Professor Ibrahim Garba, the President delivered this message during […] The post Tinubu urges Nigerian universities to embrace innovative funding models appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigerian Graduate Student Launches Global Podcast On Leadership, Education, Civic Responsibility

A Nigerian graduate student at Northern Illinois University (NIU), Isaiah Chukwudi Samuel, is gaining recognition for launching a thought-provoking podcast that unites global voices around key conversations on leadership, education, and civic engagement. Samuel, who is currently pursuing a dual master’s degree in Political Science and Management Information Systems at NIU, created The Lumina to […]

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7 d. ago Nigerian Varsities Must Confront Global Challenges, Says ASE VC

The Vice Chancellor of the African School of Economics, the Pan-African University of Excellence, Abuja, Professor Mahfouz Adedimeji, has called for collaboration among the Nigerian universities on the need to confront global challenges. Adedimeji made the call in an  address titled: “Ideas Rule the World”, which he delivered at the fourth Public Lecture of the […]

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8 d. ago Professor Dambatta Emerges New Vice Chancellor Of Bayero Varsity Kano

Professor Haruna Musa Dambatta has been elected as the new Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK) at the election which took place on Tuesday on the university campus. Dambatta secured 853 votes, well ahead of Professor Mahmoud Umar Sani, who polled 367 votes, and Professor Muhammad Sani Gumel, who got 364 votes. Other candidates […]

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8 d. ago NELFUND: Over 8,000 FUK students receive N1.73bn in education support – VC Umar Pate

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Kashere (FUK), Professor Umar Pate, has commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) initiative, describing it as one of the most transformative interventions in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. Speaking during a pre-convocation press briefing held at the university premises on Tuesday, Professor Pate disclosed that a […] The post NELFUND: Over 8,000 FUK students receive N1.73bn in education support – VC Umar Pate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago SSANU to FG: End salary disbursement disparity or face industrial action

Tribune Online SSANU to FG: End salary disbursement disparity or face industrial action The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to immediately address what it described as... SSANU to FG: End salary disbursement disparity or face industrial action Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Demonstrate Sincerity In Addressing Our Demands, SSANU Tells FG

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the federal government to demonstrate sincerity and commitment in addressing various unresolved issues affecting university workers and the Nigerian education sector. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of SSANU’s 51st National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting, held in Kano State and […]

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8 d. ago SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address lingering issues affecting its members and the Nigerian university system or risk industrial unrest. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the union’s 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held […] The post SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities 

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address lingering issues affecting its members and the Nigerian university system or risk industrial unrest. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the union’s 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held […] The post SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NRC to deepen capacity, signs MoU with five polytechnics, university

Tribune Online NRC to deepen capacity, signs MoU with five polytechnics, university The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday moved to deepen railway technology capacity in Nigeria with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with five tertiary institutions in Nigeria over technology transfer and training. NRC to deepen capacity, signs MoU with five polytechnics, university Tribune Online

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9 d. ago ‘It’s Inspiring Moment,’ Says Nigerian Student After Meeting Tinubu In Saint Lucia

Bob Chikwem Amadi, a Nigerian medical student at the American International University in Saint Lucia, described his encounter with President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre as inspiring. Amadi, who is preparing for the clinical phase of his medical training at the American International University in Saint Lucia, had a memorable encounter with […]

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1 week ago Bauchi varsity VC calls for return to fundamental values of early leaders

Tribune Online Bauchi varsity VC calls for return to fundamental values of early leaders The Vice Chancellor noted that Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa’s name stands tall in the annals of Nigeria’s history, adding that his legacy continues to inspire generations of Nigerians. Bauchi varsity VC calls for return to fundamental values of early leaders Tribune Online

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1 week ago AULNU Calls For More Digital Training, AI Policy Engagement For Librarians

The Association of University Librarians in Nigerian Universities (AULNU) has called on its members across the country to prioritise the urgent need to embrace digital innovation by training more staff to fully maximise the benefits of technology. This call was part of a communiqué presented by Prof. Christopher Olatokunbo Okiki, University Librarian at the University […]

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1 week ago AFD to inject $40 million into ICT devt project in Nigerian universities

Tribune Online AFD to inject $40 million into ICT devt project in Nigerian universities THE French Government, through its agency, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has approved the sum of $40 million for the implementation of the Blueprint- ICT Development (ICT-Dev, Project) in the Nigerian Universities. Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abdulahi Yusufu Ribadu, who made this known in Abuja, described the AFD as a critical development […] AFD to inject $40 million into ICT devt project in Nigerian universities Tribune Online

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1 week ago The case for meritocracy in appointing Vice Chancellors in Nigerian universities

The university is a crucial part of the higher education system with the primary purposes of teaching, research and community read more The case for meritocracy in appointing Vice Chancellors in Nigerian universities

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