…employees attribute those developments to the university administration headed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi. The university, however, rejects the allegations. Documents obtained by Sunday PUNCH indicate that about 30 academic and non-academic employees either had their appointments terminated or r…

…at the ‘Close-Out Ceremony/Public Lecture and Book Launch’ in honour of the outgoing 9th Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT, Prof. Owunari Georgewill. Nyong said the decision is part of efforts by the real estate firm to tackle the challenge of accommodation shortages for the teeming population of students in the university. N…

…human capital remained the greatest asset of any society. Earlier, the President and Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Prof. Afolarin Ojewole, charged the doctoral graduands to see the award of their degrees not as the end of learning but the beginning of greater responsibility. He described the occasion as one th…

The management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has said the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ursula Akanwa, had no role in the university’s last recruitment exercise. According to the Head of Public Relations and Protocol of the university, Mr Anyaso Anyaso, the Vice-Chancellor had repeatedly explained at m…

…commitment to quality education, youth empowerment, and national development. The Vice-Chancellor of Dominican University, Professor Jacinta Opara, described Obi as an outstanding statesman whose enduring passion for education has continued to inspire hope and shape the aspirations of countless young Nigerians. She not…

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, Professor Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, has charged outstanding students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, to pursue excellence beyond academic success by embracing integrity, discipline and selfless service as the foundation for nation…

…failed to maximise its potential for the benefit of their constituents. Odoh, a former Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Professor of Geophysics, said his academic and professional background would enable him to contribute meaningfully to legislation, particularly in education, solid minerals, water reso…

…will significantly enhance our capacity for effective service delivery,” he stated. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, said FUTA remained committed to becoming a world-class university of technology through excellence in teaching, research and service delivery. She said the institution would…

…of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, Staff, and Students of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bitrus Dawi Tarfa, extends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Department of Geography, colleagues, friends, and all those affected by this painful loss. "As the University mourns this i…

…had helped ensure stability in tertiary institutions. In his keynote address, the Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, called on NANS to rebuild trust among students, defend their rights and work with stakeholders to address challenges confronting te…

…in the sector. "The minerals under our feet do not care who unlocks them", she said. The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos and Chief Host of the lecture, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, in her remarks said, "The University of Lagos is proud to convene the maiden edition of this lecture series and to place our Facu…

…be denied any approved benefit on account of union affiliation.“We therefore call on all Vice-Chancellors to ensure full compliance with the Federal Ministry of Education's directive to Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of various University Governing Council to comply and administer all approved policies fairly and without…

…in advancing the development of Katsina State, Nigeria and the African continent. The Vice-Chancellor of Al-Qalam University, Prof. Nasiru Musa Yauri, described the project as a landmark intervention that would transform the teaching and learning of computing-related disciplines in the institution. "It is very dear to…

…that the welfare and safety of its students remain its highest priority, noting that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, will continue to stand with students who report any form of harassment, assault or abuse. It explained that the Vice-Chancellor's earlier comments were not intended to prejudge t…

…that the welfare and safety of its students remain its top priority, adding that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, would continue to support students who report harassment, assault or abuse. According to the statement, "the Vice-Chancellor's earlier comments were not intended to prejudge the outc…

…strategies for implementing the resolutions. The committee is chaired by former Vice-Chancellor Professor Saminu Abdurrahman Ibrahim, with Dr Usman Hayatu Dukku serving as co-chairman. Other members include the Registrar and key university stakeholders. Responding on behalf of the committee, Professor Ibrahim expressed…

…and strengthen funding opportunities. Declaring the retreat open on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Peter Olapegba, said IAMRAT remained central to the university's ambition of becoming a globally recognised research-d…

…together an impressive assembly of leaders from academia, government, and the arts. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, will serve as Chief Host, alongside the President of the University Senior Staff Club, Professor Chukwudi Nnamchi, and the Chairman of the Planning Comm…

…Senatorial District by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, announced that Faduyile polled 68,474 votes to defeat Adeolu Akinwunmi of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), who secured 1,411 votes. Adesanya Olaoluwa of the Action People’s Party (A…

…University of Education, Oyo, has appointed Dr Sikiru Morakinyo Raimi as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, for a two-year term. The Governing Council approved the appointment on Friday, June 19, 2026, according to a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs Olubunmi Siju Asunmo. The…

The appointment of a Vice Chancellor of any University should not be a big deal but that of Christopher Ekong

…officially declared Oyebanji winner at about 3:13 a.m. on Sunday. Oladiji, who is the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, announced that the APC candidate secured 319,224 votes. His closest rival, Dr Oluwole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, polled 40,543 votes, while Mr Dare Bej…

…Local Government Area by the Returning Officer, Professor Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja. Solomon-Ibileye stated that Faduyile emerged victorious after securing the highest number of votes cast in the election with a total of 68,474 votes. According to the results announced, A…

…3:13 a.m. on Sunday, said that Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes. Oladiji, a professor and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, said that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oluwole Oluyede, scored 40,543 votes, while Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Party (ADP) polled 12,872 votes…

…conducted across the state’s 16 local government areas. According to Oladiji, who is the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Oluwole Oluyede, polled 40,543 votes, while Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress garnered 12,872 votes. She added that 384,9…