Nigeria university latest news
Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigerian universities:
1. ASUU Strike Update: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its eight-month-old strike, allowing students to return to campus. The strike was called off after the Federal Government agreed to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
2. UNILAG Crisis: The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been embroiled in a crisis following the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe. The crisis has led to the suspension of some staff members and the closure of the university's gates.
3. JAMB Cut-Off Marks: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the cut-off marks for the 2022/2023 academic session. The cut-off marks vary by institution, with some universities setting their cut-off marks as low as 120.
4. University of Ibadan (UI) Wins NUC Award: The University of Ibadan (UI) has won the 2022 National Universities Commission (NUC) Award for the Best University in Nigeria. The award was presented to the university's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka.
5. ABU Zaria Gets New Vice-Chancellor: The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria has appointed a new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kabir Bala. Professor Bala takes over from Professor Ibrahim Garba, who has retired.
6. UNIBEN Gets New Vice-Chancellor: The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has appointed a new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lilian Salami. Professor Salami takes over from Professor Faraday Orumwense, who has retired.
7. ASUP Strike Update: The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has called off its strike, allowing students to return to polytechnic campuses. The strike was called off after the Federal Government agreed to implement the 2017 FGN-ASUP agreement.
8. University of Lagos (UNILAG) Gets New Vice-Chancellor: The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has appointed a new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe. Professor Ogundipe takes over from Professor Olanrewaju Adigun, who has retired.
9. JAMB Introduces New Admission Process: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new admission process, which allows candidates to apply for admission through a mobile app.
10. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) Gets New Vice-Chancellor: The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has appointed a new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdulrasheed Na'Allah. Professor Na'Allah takes over from Professor Michael Adikwu, who has retired.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigerian universities.