The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has unveiled key initiatives as part of the institution’s 50th-anniversary celebrations, themed “UNICAL @50.” Speaking at a press briefing in the university’s council chambers, Prof. Obi highlighted the development of sports and recreational facilities as one of theContinue Reading
The Delta State House of Assembly has passed the University of Science and Technology, Ozoro Amendment Bill, 2021, which, if signed into law, will change the name of the institution to Southern Delta University, Ozoro. The bill, which was transmitted to the Assembly by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday, sailedContinue Reading
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) has entered into a significant partnership with Marengo Asia Healthcare Private Limited (AMSH), an India-based healthcare provider, aimed at advancing kidney transplant services and reducing the need for Nigerians to seek medical treatment abroad. The two-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed as part of ABUAD’sContinue Reading
Benue State University (BSU) is set to establish a new Faculty of Agriculture, Vice Chancellor Prof. Tor Iorpuu announced during the university’s celebration of the 10th anniversary of its Centre for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER). The new faculty aims to promote climate-smart agriculture and support the development of theContinue Reading
October 30, 2024 By Grace Edema The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (SSANU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (NASU) has reported a lack of official communication from the Federal Government regarding their ongoing strike. On Monday, the two unionsContinue Reading
By Chukwujekwu IlozueOctober 29, 2024 AWKA: The Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Tanko Summunu, has urged the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka to prioritize peace and collaboration within the institution. His appeal came during a meeting with members of the Governing Council, led by ProContinue Reading
By Tunbosun OgundareOctober 28, 2024 Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have joined a nationwide indefinite strike, following directives from their national leadership. The announcement was made on Sunday through a circular signed byContinue Reading
The Lagos State Executive Council has officially approved the upgrade of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) to the University of Medicine and Health Science (UMH). This decision was announced by Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the Ministry of Tertiary EducationContinue Reading
Abuja, Nigeria — Capital City University Kano has officially secured a full licence to operate as a private university in Nigeria, according to Rakiya Dangado, the university’s registrar. This announcement was made in a statement on Thursday. The full licence was granted following a favourable assessment by the National UniversitiesContinue Reading
Abuja, Nigeria — Professor Olufemi Peters, Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has issued a caution regarding the irresponsible dissemination of information through digital platforms. His remarks were made during a workshop held to commemorate Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024. The workshop, themed “New DigitalContinue Reading
