Year: 2026

The University of Calabar has commissioned vehicles donated under a Gates Foundation funded project. The initiative aims to improve maternal and child health services in Cross River State.

Ajayi Crowther University has appointed Professor Adeyemi Olukayode Binuyo as Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration. The appointment was approved by the Governing Council and ratified in March 2026.

Professor Emmanuel A Fasakin has been listed among the 100 Most Impactful Education Personalities in Africa for 2025. The recognition was announced at the African Education Summit in Ghana.

ASUU at FUT Minna has called for the removal of the Pro Chancellor over his role in the Bosso Campus ownership dispute with the Niger State government.

Federal University Oye Ekiti has named communication expert Sunday Saanu as its new Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs.

The University of Ibadan has withdrawn 226 students whose CGPA fell below 1.0 after Senate ratified the 2024 2025 results.

The National Universities Commission has granted approval for COOU to begin its full time Pharm D programme from the 2025 2026 academic session following a successful resource verification.

Nine students of the University of Calabar have been suspended for two semesters. The action follows findings of examination malpractice and submission of fake results.

NELFUND EXTENDS 2025 2026 STUDENT LOAN APPLICATION DEADLINE

A new bio ethanol production training programme is open to candidates aged 21 to 26 with relevant engineering and science qualifications. The application deadline is March 7 2026.

Is-haq Oloyede said suspects used artificial intelligence tools to help underage candidates register. Several arrests have been made and affected registrations may be cancelled.

Ebenezer Mbamalu has urged the government to reconsider the 16 year minimum age requirement for university admission. He said the policy may unfairly affect brilliant students who start school early.

MTN Nigeria plans to support FUOYE with ICT and cloud solutions beyond basic telecom services. The move aims to improve connectivity and digital learning at the university.