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Sa'adu Zungur University SAZU
SAZU Issues Notice On First Semester GST CBT CA For 2025/2026 Session

Sa’adu Zungur University, Bauchi, through its Directorate of General Studies, has announced the schedule for the First Semester Computer-Based Test (CBT) Continuous Assessment for the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to an internal memorandum dated 3rd March, 2026, the CBT Continuous Assessment for General Studies (GST) courses will commence on Monday, 9th March and run through Friday, 13th March, 2026, with daily sessions starting at 9:00 a.m.

EducationNGR gathered that the exercise is mandatory for all affected students.

Affected Courses

The first semester GST courses scheduled for the CBT Continuous Assessment include:

  • GST 111 – Communication in English (2 credit units)

  • ENT 211 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2 credit units)

  • GST 312 – Peace and Conflict Resolution (2 credit units)

The Directorate further emphasised that students with carryover in any of the listed courses are also required to participate in the assessment exercise.

Students are advised to take note of the schedule and prepare adequately for the CBT.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Sa’adu Zungur University, Bauchi (SAZU)
Assessment First Semester GST CBT Continuous Assessment
Session 2025/2026 Academic Session
Start Date 9th March, 2026
End Date 13th March, 2026
Time 9:00 a.m. daily
Affected Courses GST 111, ENT 211, GST 312
Applies To All students, including carryover candidates
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, once Anambra State University COOU, ANSU
COOU Launches Digital App For Course Registration And Fee Payments

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) has officially launched a new digital mobile application designed to manage students’ academic life cycle, marking a major milestone in the institution’s transition from analogue to digital operations.

The development was disclosed in an internal memorandum dated 24th February, 2026, issued by the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) to all Heads of Departments and students.

EducationNGR learnt that the memo, signed by the Director of ICT, Engr. Prof. J. P. Iloh, confirmed that the platform is now live and available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Features Of The New COOU App

The mobile application enables students to carry out essential academic and administrative activities seamlessly. Key features include:

  • Seamless school fees payment

  • Online course registration

  • Result checking

  • Online clearance processing

  • Real-time CGPA updates

  • Lecture and CBT scheduling

  • Student complaint resolution

  • SUG election voting

  • 24-hour support for students and lecturers

The app also introduces innovative components such as:

  • AI-driven CGPA improvement hints

  • AI-powered CBT question generation

  • A student wallet system for fee payments

  • Lecture and examination evaluation modules

  • Creation of official COOU-based email addresses for students

Students are required to download the app and follow the onboarding guide provided via the official video link shared by the university.

ICT Fee And Registration Directive

The Directorate further stated that students who have paid their school fees for the 2025/2026 academic session can commence course registration on the new platform upon payment of the compulsory ICT fee of ₦15,000 through the integrated CREDO platform.

While the old portal remains functional, all students are mandated to register their courses for the 2025/2026 session on both platforms.

Heads of Departments have also been directed to submit approved CCMAS (100–300 level) and BMAS (400 level and above) course lists to ensure smooth profiling and registration on the new system.

Commitment To Digital Transformation

The launch underscores COOU’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and digital transformation. As the university advances its analogue-to-digital migration, students and staff are encouraged to embrace the new platform to enhance transparency, accessibility, and overall academic experience.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU)
Announcement Date 24th February, 2026
Platform COOU Mobile Application
ICT Fee ₦15,000
Session 2025/2026 Academic Session
Key Functions Fees payment, course registration, results, clearance, CGPA updates
Additional Features AI tools, student wallet, SUG voting, official email creation
Federal University of Technology, Minna FUTMINNA
FUTMinna Announces 123rd Inaugural Lecture 2026

The management of Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) has announced its 123rd Inaugural Lecture, scheduled to hold on Thursday, 26th March, 2026.

EducationNGR learnt that the lecture is titled “Reviving the Comatose Arteries and Blood of the Nigerian Economy: An Inescapable Route to Sustainable National Development.” It will be delivered by Prof. Joel Ademola Ojekunle, a Professor of Logistics and Transport Technology.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, 26th March, 2026

  • Time: 10:00 a.m.

  • Venue: 1000-Seater Capacity Auditorium, Main Campus, Gidan Kwano

Profile Of The Inaugural Lecturer

Prof. Ojekunle holds:

  • A B.Sc from University of Benin

  • An M.Sc and Ph.D from University of Ilorin

He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) and a member of several professional bodies, including:

  • Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (CIOTA)

  • Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (MNITP)

Chairman Of The Occasion

The Vice-Chancellor of FUT Minna, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, will serve as Chairman of the Occasion. He holds:

  • A B.Sc from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

  • An M.Tech from Federal University of Technology, Minna

  • A Ph.D from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

The university community and members of the public are expected to attend the lecture, which promises to offer critical insights into Nigeria’s economic development pathway.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna)
Event 123rd Inaugural Lecture
Date 26th March, 2026
Time 10:00 a.m.
Venue 1000-Seater Auditorium, Main Campus, Gidan Kwano
Lecturer Prof. Joel Ademola Ojekunle
Chairman Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta
Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA)
FUGASHUA Announces 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony Date

The management of Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA) has announced the schedule for the 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony for newly admitted students.

EducationNGR learnt that the ceremony will officially welcome fresh students into the university community.

Ceremony Details

  • Date: Friday, 13th March, 2026

  • Time: 10:00am

  • Venue: 1000 Capacity Lecture Hall

All newly admitted students are expected to be seated before the commencement time.

Important Guidelines For New Students

In preparation for the ceremony, students are required to note the following:

  • Payment of ₦1,000 for the rental of academic gowns through their respective Faculty Officers.

  • Submission of academic gowns on Monday, 16th March, 2026 after the ceremony.

  • Late submission will attract a fine of ₦1,000 per day.

  • Damage or loss of academic gowns will attract a fine of ₦30,000.

Students are advised to comply strictly with these directives to avoid penalties.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA)
Event 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony
Date 13th March, 2026
Time 10:00am
Venue 1000 Capacity Lecture Hall
Gown Rental Fee ₦1,000
Late Return Fine ₦1,000 per day
Damage/Loss Fine ₦30,000
Federal University Lokoja fulokoja
FULOKOJA SUG Gives Update On NELFUND Registration

The Student Union Government (SUG) of Federal University Lokoja has issued an important update to students who applied for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

According to the notice, students whose school fees portal is still reflecting ₦5,000 for late registration should note that the issue is a system glitch. University Management is currently working to rectify the error.

EducationNGR gathered from the NELFUND Desk Officer that the names of all applicants are presently being processed to enable the reopening of their portals for course registration.

Advisory To Students With “Disbursed” Status

Students whose portal status shows “Disbursed” have been strongly advised not to make any school fees payment, even if they have the funds available.

The SUG clarified that:

  • “Disbursed” means the school fees have already been credited to the University Management.

  • There is no need for duplicate payment.

Students are urged to remain calm while the processing and system corrections are finalised.

SUG Assures Continued Engagement

The Student Union Government reaffirmed its commitment to student welfare, stating that it has remained proactive in engaging relevant regulatory bodies and authorities to ensure all NELFUND-related concerns are properly addressed.

Management and the SUG assured affected students that necessary steps are being taken to resolve the matter promptly.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA)
Issue Portal reflecting ₦5,000 late registration fee
Cause System glitch
Affected Group NELFUND applicants
Portal Status “Disbursed” Fees already credited to university
Advisory Do not make duplicate payments
Action Ongoing Processing names for portal reopening
FUMSHK
FUMSHK Announces Maiden Matriculation Ceremony 2026

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abel Nze Omunu, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate and the entire university community, has cordially invited members of the public to the maiden matriculation ceremony of Federal University of Medical & Health Sciences, Kwale (FUMSHK).

EducationNGR learnt that the historic event marks the formal admission of the institution’s pioneer students.

Ceremony Details

The maiden matriculation ceremony has been scheduled as follows:

  • Date: Wednesday, 1st April, 2026

  • Time: 10:00am prompt

  • Venue: FUMSHK Permanent Site, along Kware–Ozoro Expressway, Delta State

The university community and invited guests are expected to attend promptly as the institution formally welcomes its first set of students into its academic fold.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Federal University of Medical & Health Sciences, Kwale (FUMSHK)
Event Maiden Matriculation Ceremony
Date 1st April, 2026
Time 10:00am
Venue FUMSHK Permanent Site, Kware–Ozoro Expressway, Delta State
Federal University Dutse (FUD)
FUD Senate Expels 20, Rusticates 15 Students Over Examination Misconduct

The Senate of Federal University Dutse (FUD) has approved disciplinary sanctions against several students for examination misconduct during the Second Semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Session.

According to the university’s official weekly newsletter, the Senate sanctioned the expulsion of 20 students and the rustication of 15 students after considering recommendations from the Senate Committee on Examination Misconduct.

In addition:

  • 2 students were exonerated

  • 3 students received written warnings

EducationNGR gathered that the decisions were reached in accordance with the university’s approved categories of offences and corresponding penalties governing both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Senate Decision And Institutional Position

The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Academic Affairs, who confirmed that the affected students were drawn from various faculties and departments across the institution.

The university reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on examination malpractice, stressing that strict adherence to academic regulations remains mandatory for all students.

Management further urged students to conduct themselves in line with established examination guidelines to avoid disciplinary consequences.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Federal University Dutse (FUD)
Academic Session 2024/2025 Second Semester
Expelled 20 students
Rusticated 15 students
Exonerated 2 students
Written Warnings 3 students
Basis Senate Committee on Examination Misconduct recommendations
University Position Zero tolerance for examination malpractice
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, FUNAAB
FUNAAB Schedules NYSC Pre-Mobilisation Briefing For Final-Year Students

All Heads of Departments have been urged to bring this notice to the attention of final-year students in their respective Departments.

All 2025/2026 final-year students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta are invited to attend a briefing on national service mobilisation by an official from the National Youth Service Corps National Directorate Headquarters, Abuja.

The briefing is designed to prepare Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) for a hitch-free service year and to provide first-hand information on the activities of the Scheme.

Attendance Is Compulsory

The university emphasised that attendance at the programme is compulsory for all 2025/2026 final-year students.

Failure to attend may hinder the process of mobilisation for National Service.

Schedule Of The Programme

The pre-mobilisation briefing is scheduled to hold as follows:

  • Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026

  • Venue: Mahmod Yakubu Lecture Theatre

  • Time: 12 noon

Final-year students are strongly advised to attend promptly to avoid any complications with their NYSC mobilisation process.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
Programme NYSC Pre-Mobilisation Briefing
Target Audience 2025/2026 Final-Year Students
Date Wednesday 11th March 2026
Time 12 noon
Venue Mahmod Yakubu Lecture Theatre
Attendance Compulsory
University of Ibadan, UI
University Of Ibadan Issues Accommodation Update For Fresh Students

The University of Ibadan has acknowledged the challenges currently being experienced on the Accommodation Module of the UI Portal (student-portal.ui.edu.ng).

The university assured students that efforts are ongoing to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.

Halls Of Residence To Receive Fresh Students From 2 March

According to the update, the Halls of Residence will receive only fresh students from Monday 2 March to Wednesday 4 March 2026.

Students are advised to take note of the schedule and comply accordingly.

Payment Challenges Being Addressed

Fresh students who are experiencing difficulties with the payment of Hall Fees and Hall Dues are encouraged to remain patient, as the university is working to resolve all technical hitches affecting the process.

Only Allocated Students Will Be Attended To

The university emphasised that:

  • Only students who have been allocated rooms online will be attended to in the Halls of Residence.

  • Students must complete the accommodation process online.

  • Students must print their Room Allocation Sheet and ID Card before proceeding to claim a space in the hall.

Students are therefore advised not to visit the halls until they have successfully completed the allocation process.

Assurance Of Bedspace For Eligible Fresh Students

The institution assured fresh students that there is a bedspace available for every student who pays the required Hall Fees and Hall Dues.

Students are urged to wait for official room allocation before coming to the halls to claim their space.

The university stated that it looks forward to welcoming fresh students to the Halls of Residence from Monday 2 March 2026.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution University of Ibadan
Issue Accommodation Module challenges
Hall Reception Dates Monday 2 March – Wednesday 4 March 2026
Who Will Be Attended To Only students with online room allocation
Requirement Printed Room Allocation Sheet and ID Card
Assurance Bedspace available for all fresh students who pay required fees
Niger Delta University NDU
Niger Delta University Announces 6th Inaugural Lecture

The Vice-Chancellor of Niger Delta University, Prof. Allen Azibaodum Omsiagih, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff, and Students, has cordially invited members of the public to the institution’s 6th Inaugural Lecture.

The academic event is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, at 12:00 noon.

Venue For The Lecture

The lecture will take place at the Main Auditorium, Gloryland Campus, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State.

Inaugural Lecturer And Topic

The Inaugural Lecturer is Gini Aziengbe Elvis-Imo, a Professor of Public Law in the Department of Jurisprudence and Public Law, Faculty of Law.

Prof. Elvis-Imo holds the following academic qualifications:

  • LL.B (AAU)

  • B.L (Lagos)

  • LL.M (UNIBEN)

  • PhD (DELSU)

He will deliver a lecture titled:
“IMPINGEMENT OF THE SYNERGISM OF MAN, ENVIRONMENT AND THE LAW.”

The university community and the general public are expected to attend the lecture, which forms part of the institution’s tradition of promoting intellectual discourse and advancing scholarly contributions across various fields of study.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Niger Delta University
Event 6th Inaugural Lecture
Date Wednesday, 18th March 2026
Time 12:00 noon
Venue Main Auditorium, Gloryland Campus, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State
Lecturer Prof. Gini Aziengbe Elvis-Imo
Lecture Topic IMPINGEMENT OF THE SYNERGISM OF MAN, ENVIRONMENT AND THE LAWa