28 h. ago Choose peace over violence in ongoing LG election in Lagos – POCACOV

By Christopher Oji As Lagosians have started casting their votes in the on going Local Government and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) elections, Lagos State Chairman of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), Moses Oladimeji, has appealed to voters across the state to choose peace, not violence. He said that:”No vote is […] The post Choose peace over violence in ongoing LG election in Lagos – POCACOV appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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8 d. ago SDP warns Nigerians against dealing with suspended officials

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has warned the public to avoid dealing with the suspended officials of the party, who read more SDP warns Nigerians against dealing with suspended officials

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago SDP warns Nigerians against dealing with suspended chairman, auditor, youth leader

By Sunday Ani The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has warned the public to avoid dealing with the suspended officials of the party, who were alleged to have been involved in financial misconduct. According to a statement on Sunday by the National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party disclosed […] The post SDP warns Nigerians against dealing with suspended chairman, auditor, youth leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Muhammad condemns violence among youths, supports Okpebholo’s move to end cultism

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Speaker, Edo State Youth Parliament, Rt. Hon. Fawaz Muhammad has condemned the increasingly rates of violence in the state just as he sues for support for the state governor, Monday Okpebholo so as to be able to win the war against cultism and other social vices in the state. He expressed […] The post Muhammad condemns violence among youths, supports Okpebholo’s move to end cultism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SDP disowns unauthorised communications, warns public against fake documents

Tribune Online SDP disowns unauthorised communications, warns public against fake documents The Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Friday issued a strong disclaimer disowning a series of documents, letters, and press statements purportedly issued on behalf of the party by some of its officials without proper authorisation. SDP disowns unauthorised communications, warns public against fake documents Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Federal University of Kashere to confer Honorary Doctorate on Senator Kalu

The Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, has announced its decision to confer an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc), Honoris Causa, on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in recognition of his significant contributions to national development and leadership excellence.   In a formal letter signed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Umaru A. Pate, the university revealed […] The post Federal University of Kashere to confer Honorary Doctorate on Senator Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Jettison cultism, other social vices — Youth Parliament tells Edo youths

Tribune Online Jettison cultism, other social vices — Youth Parliament tells Edo youths Speaker of the Edo State Youth Parliament, Hon. Fawaz Muhammad, has called on the youths in the state to jettison cultism and other social vices and toe the path of peace for the wellbeing and development of the state. Jettison cultism, other social vices — Youth Parliament tells Edo youths Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ABUAD ranks 4th globally, 3rd in Africa, 1st in Nigeria in 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has joined the league of 100 best universities in the world. The institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olasupo Ijabadeniyi, disclosed this to newsmen at a press conference held in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, at the weekend, where he said the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings announced […] The post ABUAD ranks 4th globally, 3rd in Africa, 1st in Nigeria in 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ABUAD ranks 84th globally, 3rd in Africa, 1st in Nigeria in 2025 – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has joined the league of 100 best universities in the world. The institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olasupo Ijabadeniyi, disclosed this to newsmen at a press conference held in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, at the weekend, where he said the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings announced […] The post ABUAD ranks 84th globally, 3rd in Africa, 1st in Nigeria in 2025 – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago UNIJOS Set To Host Historic 2025 NUGA Games, Unveils First Sports Village

The University of Jos (UniJos), Plateau State, has declared its full readiness to host the 2025 edition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA), scheduled to take place in November. Vice chancellor of UNIJOS, Professor Tanko Ishaya, made the announcement during a courtesy visit by the NUGA 2025 consultant, Hon Shehu Ataboh, and his team, […]

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3 w. ago Rising regional conflicts, impediment to global sustainable goals — Experts

Tribune Online Rising regional conflicts, impediment to global sustainable goals — Experts The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Osogbo, Professor Clement Adebooye, on Wednesday x-rayed the ongoing Israel-Iran war, concluding that its effects would have damning consequences on global affairs. The Vice-Chancellor made the remark while declaring open a three-day International Sustainable Development Dialogue, themed, “Sustainable Development in the Age of Crisis: Humanities, Science and a More […] Rising regional conflicts, impediment to global sustainable goals — Experts Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Do Not Allow Your Certificate To Limit Your Future, UI VC Tells Students

The vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has charged students of the institution not to allow their certificates to limit them in the future. He gave the charge at a one-day sensitisation workshop themed: “Unlocking your Entrepreneurial Potential” organised by the university’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In an address entitled […]

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3 w. ago I feel so honoured – Wike reacts to UNIPORT honorary doctorate degree award

By John Ogunsemore Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has expressed gratitude to the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) which recently announced it would confer an honorary doctorate degree on him. Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT, Prof. Owunari Georgewill announced the planned conferment on Wednesday during a visit to Wike’s residence in Abuja, where […] The post I feel so honoured – Wike reacts to UNIPORT honorary doctorate degree award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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