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River State University RSU
RSU Enforces Compulsory Wearing Of Identity Cards From March 9

In a move to strengthen security and regulate access to its premises, Rivers State University (RSU) has announced the full enforcement of its identity card policy for all staff and students.

According to an internal memorandum signed by the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Enforcement of the Use of Identity Cards, Engr. Prof. A. H. Igoni, the enforcement will officially commence on Monday, 9th March, 2026. The directive follows an earlier notice issued in February by the Acting Registrar, Dr. Idanyingi I. Daminabo.

EducationNGR learnt that the university has granted a one-week grace period to allow members of the university community to comply before strict enforcement begins.

“No Identity Card, No Entry” Policy

From the effective date, the university will implement a strict “No Identity Card, No Entry” policy across both its main and satellite campuses.

Key aspects of the enforcement include:

  • Mandatory visible display of ID cards at all times while on campus

  • Security personnel authorised to escort defaulters off the premises

  • Lecturers instructed to deny entry to students without ID cards in lecture halls

  • Enforcement teams to conduct spot checks in lecture halls and offices

Anyone found without a valid university identity card will be barred from entering the campus.

Directives For Visitors And Non-Staff

Visitors and non-staff members will also be required to:

  • Clearly identify themselves

  • State their purpose for visiting the campus

Failure to comply may result in being escorted out of the university premises.

Processing Of Identity Cards

Management has advised staff and students who are yet to obtain their ID cards to visit the Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICTC) immediately for processing. The university assured that ID cards will be ready for collection within three working days.

The university management appealed for full cooperation, warning that failure to comply will attract the full enforcement of the directive.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Rivers State University (RSU)
Policy Compulsory wearing of identity cards
Enforcement Date 9th March, 2026
Grace Period One week
Core Rule No Identity Card, No Entry
Applies To Staff, students, visitors
ID Processing Centre ICT Centre (ICTC)
Penalty Defaulters to be escorted off campus
Gombe State University, GOMSU
GOMSU SRC Raises Alarm Over Hostel Allocation Scam Targeting Freshers

The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of Gombe State University has raised an alarm over a fraudulent scheme targeting students, particularly freshers, by an individual posing as an agent for hostel allocation.

In a statement issued by the SRC, the Council disclosed that an unknown person has been contacting students through phone calls, demanding money under the false pretence of securing hostel accommodation. The suspect allegedly claims to be working in collaboration with the university’s ICT unit in an attempt to lend credibility to the scam.

EducationNGR gathered that the fraudulent calls are primarily directed at newly admitted students who may be unfamiliar with the institution’s official accommodation procedures.

Official Clarification On Hostel Allocation

The SRC, in consultation with the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, clarified that:

  • No individual has been authorised to sell or allocate hostel spaces unofficially.

  • All hostel allocations are processed strictly through the official university portal.

  • Payments are made exclusively via the student dashboard.

Students were strongly advised not to make payments to any person promising hostel accommodation outside the approved system.

Any request involving payment into personal bank accounts or through unofficial channels should be treated as fraudulent.

Call For Vigilance And Reporting

Authorities have urged students who have received such calls or fallen victim to the scheme to report immediately with relevant details, including phone numbers used by the suspect, to assist in investigations.

The SRC further called on all students to remain vigilant and rely solely on official communication channels of Gombe State University for accurate and verified information.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Gombe State University
Issue Fraudulent hostel allocation scam
Target Freshers and other students
Scam Method Phone calls demanding money
False Claim Collaboration with ICT unit
Official Process Hostel allocation via student portal only
Advisory Do not pay through unofficial channels; report suspicious calls
NUBAPOLY
NBTE Approves 18 New Programmes For NUBAPOLY, Re-Accredits 42 Others

In a major boost for technical education in Kaduna State, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has approved eighteen new academic programmes for Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, while also granting re-accreditation to forty-two existing programmes after a successful resource inspection exercise.

The approval was conveyed in a letter dated 20 February 2026, signed by Dr Fatima Kabir Umar, Director of the Polytechnic and Allied Programmes Department, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of NBTE, Prof. Idris Mohammed Bugaje. The resource inspection visit took place in January 2026.

EducationNGR gathered that the development significantly expands the institution’s academic offerings and strengthens its capacity to admit more students across diverse technical fields.

Newly Approved Programmes

The following programmes have been cleared for commencement:

  1. HND Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering (Soil and Water)

  2. HND Computer Engineering Technology

  3. ND Mechatronics Engineering Technology

  4. ND Renewable Energy Technology

  5. Welding and Fabrication Engineering

  6. HND Mechanical Engineering Technology (Plant Engineering option)

  7. HND Science Laboratory Technology (Environmental Biology option)

  8. HND Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology option)

  9. HND Science Laboratory Technology (Biochemistry option)

  10. ND Glass Technology

  11. ND Library and Information Science

  12. HND Journalism and Media Studies

  13. HND Film and Multimedia Production

  14. HND Animal Production Technology

  15. HND Pest Management Technology

  16. ND Common and Islamic Law

  17. ND Law

  18. ND Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Rector Commends State Government Support

The Rector of the Polytechnic, Engr. Dr Mohammed Kabir Abdullahi, expressed appreciation to the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, for supporting the accreditation process.

According to the Rector, the Governor’s commitment to funding and strengthening educational infrastructure was instrumental in enabling the institution to meet NBTE standards.

He also acknowledged the contributions of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo, the ministry’s staff and the entire polytechnic community for their roles in securing the approvals.

Commitment To Quality Technical Education

The re-accreditation of forty-two existing programmes, alongside the introduction of new ones, underscores the institution’s commitment to maintaining high standards in technical and vocational education.

The newly introduced courses are designed to address emerging industry demands and equip students with practical skills and specialised knowledge relevant to national development.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic
Regulator National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
New Programmes Approved 18
Existing Programmes Re-Accredited 42
Approval Letter Date 20 February 2026
Inspection Period January 2026
Key Outcome Expansion of academic offerings and increased admission capacity
Bayero University Kano BUK News
BUK Urges Graduates To Correct Discrepancies On NYSC Pre-Mobilisation List

Graduates who have identified discrepancies in their details on the recently published NYSC pre-mobilisation list have been advised to submit their information for correction.

In a notice issued to prospective corps members, Bayero University Kano (BUK) directed affected graduates to provide specific details to facilitate accurate updates ahead of the mobilisation exercise of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

EducationNGR gathered that the correction process is essential to ensure proper documentation and smooth processing during mobilisation.

Details Required For Correction

Affected graduates are required to submit the following:

  • Full name as currently listed

  • Registration number

  • JAMB number

  • Specific corrections requested

Providing accurate and complete information is expected to speed up the verification and correction process.

Where To Direct Complaints

All complaints and correction requests should be directed to the NYSC Liaison Officer, BUK, through the following contact:

  • 0806 783 7882

Graduates have been urged to act promptly to avoid complications during the NYSC mobilisation process.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Issue Discrepancies on NYSC pre-mobilisation list
Required Details Name, Registration Number, JAMB Number, Specific Corrections
Contact Person NYSC Liaison Officer, BUK
Contact Number 0806 783 7882
Advisory Graduates should submit corrections promptly
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto UDUSOK
See UDUSOK 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony Date

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK) has announced the date for its 2025/2026 academic session matriculation ceremony.

The university confirmed that the event will hold on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, for newly admitted students of the institution.

EducationNGR gathered that the notice calls for immediate preparations across the university community to ensure a smooth and well-organised ceremony.

Matriculation Date

  • Date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Category Of Students Concerned

The matriculation ceremony is strictly for newly admitted students of the 2025/2026 academic session.

Preparations And Institutional Directives

The university has directed that necessary steps be taken without delay, including:

  • Notifying all matriculating students

  • Informing the entire university community

  • Commencing all logistical and administrative arrangements for the ceremony

Members of staff and students are expected to cooperate to ensure that the ceremony is conducted in an orderly manner.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK)
Event 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony
Date Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Category Newly admitted students
Directive Immediate preparations and notifications required
NSUK
NSUK Announces 2025/2026 Matriculation Date, Venue And Gown Guidelines

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has released full details of its 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students.

The university outlined the date, time and venue of the ceremony, as well as clear instructions regarding the collection and return of academic gowns and the order of procession.

EducationNGR reports that matriculating students are expected to comply strictly with the directives issued by the institution.

Matriculation Date, Time And Venue

The ceremony has been scheduled as follows:

  • Date: Friday, 27 February 2026
  • Time: 9.00 am
  • Venue: Convocation Square, Main Campus

Collection And Return Of Academic Gowns

Matriculating candidates are to collect their academic gowns free of charge from the offices of their respective Faculty Officers starting from Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

The university directed that all gowns must be returned immediately after the ceremony. Specifically, gowns must be returned within 24 hours after the matriculation exercise.

Failure to comply with this directive will attract a fine and/or penalty.

Assembly Time And Procession Order

All matriculating students are required to assemble outside the Convocation Square by 8.00 am prompt for the academic procession.

Students are to line up behind their respective Faculty Officers in alphabetical order as follows:

  • Faculty of Administration
  • Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Environmental Science
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Engineering

The university stated that the Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Engineering will hold their matriculation ceremonies at their respective campuses as usual.

Seating Arrangements For Special Faculties

  • Faculty of Engineering: to be seated by 9.00 am
  • Faculty of Agriculture, Lafia: to be seated by 11.00 am

Students are advised to adhere strictly to the seating timelines to ensure a smooth ceremony.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)
Event 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony
Date Friday, 27 February 2026
Time 9.00 am
Venue Convocation Square, Main Campus
Gown Collection Begins 24 February 2026
Gown Return Deadline Within 24 hours after ceremony
Assembly Time 8.00 am
Penalty Fine and/or penalty for late gown return
GOUNI
Godfrey Okoye University Announces 17th Matriculation Ceremony Date

Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI), Enugu, has invited the general public to its 17th Matriculation Ceremony.

The invitation was extended by the Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Dr Christian Anieke, on behalf of the Governing Council, staff and students. The ceremony formally welcomes newly admitted students into the university community.

EducationNGR reports that the event will take place at the institution’s Convocation Arena in Enugu.

Date And Venue

The 17th Matriculation Ceremony has been scheduled as follows:

  • Date: Friday, 27 February 2026
  • Venue: Hon. Justice Cordelia Chukwurah Convocation Arena, Thinker’s Corner, Campus 2, Enugu

Programme Of Events

The order of activities for the day is:

  • Holy Mass: 9.00 am
  • Academic Procession: 10.45 am

Guests and participants are advised to take note of the stated times.

Significance Of The Ceremony

Matriculation marks the formal admission of newly admitted students into the university. During the ceremony, students take the matriculation oath and officially begin their academic journey at Godfrey Okoye University.

Invitation To The Public

The university management has invited parents, guardians, well-wishers and members of the public to attend and witness the ceremony.

Further information is available on the university’s official website.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI)
Event 17th Matriculation Ceremony
Date Friday, 27 February 2026
Venue Hon. Justice Cordelia Chukwurah Convocation Arena, Campus 2, Enugu
Holy Mass 9.00 am
Academic Procession 10.45 am
Council of Legal Education
See Nigerian Law School 2025/2026 Bar Part II Academic Calendar

The Council of Legal Education has approved and released the 2025/2026 Bar Part II academic calendar for the Nigerian Law School.

The calendar applies to all campuses of the Nigerian Law School, with activities structured across three academic terms.

EducationNGR reports that the timetable covers students in Abuja, Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Yola, Yenagoa and Port Harcourt campuses.

Campuses Covered

The approved calendar applies to the following campuses:

  • Abuja

  • Lagos

  • Enugu

  • Kano

  • Yola

  • Yenagoa

  • Port Harcourt

First Term Schedule

  • Registration, induction and mock trials: 2 March – 13 March 2026

  • Lectures commence: 16 March 2026

  • Director-General’s address: 14 April 2026

  • First Term Bob Dinner: 21 April – 23 April 2026

  • Second Bob Dinner and end of lectures: 12 May – 14 May 2026

  • Pre-externship workshop: 14 May 2026

Second Term Schedule

  • Pre-externship vacation: 15 May 2026

  • Court externship: 18 May – 19 June 2026

  • Mid-externship vacation: 22 June – 26 June 2026

  • Chambers externship: 29 June – 31 July 2026

  • Post-externship vacation: 3 August – 7 August 2026

Third Term Schedule

  • Portfolio assessment: 10 August – 21 August 2026

  • Mock registry practice and NBA conference: 24 August – 28 August 2026

  • Lectures: 31 August – 9 October 2026

  • Mooting and mock practice registry activities: 12 October – 23 October 2026

  • Third Term Bob Dinner: 13 October – 15 October 2026

  • Bob Annual Lecture: 22 October 2026

  • Revision: 26 October – 30 October 2026

  • Bar Final Examinations: 31 October – 7 November 2026

  • Post-Bar Final Examination activities: 9 November – 18 December 2026

Publication Of Results And Call To The Bar

The dates for the publication of results and the Call to the Bar ceremony are yet to be announced.

Candidates are advised to follow official updates from the Nigerian Law School as the session progresses.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Nigerian Law School
Regulating Body Council of Legal Education
Academic Session 2025/2026 Bar Part II
First Term Begins 2 March 2026
Court Externship 18 May – 19 June 2026
Bar Final Examinations 31 October – 7 November 2026
Post-Bar Activities End 18 December 2026
Results & Call To Bar Dates to be announced
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AKWAIBOMPOLY)
Check Akwa ibom Poly HND Final Additional Admission List For 2025/2026

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, has published the Final Additional Admission List for candidates who participated in the 2025/2026 Higher National Diploma (HND) screening exercise.

The management disclosed that the list has been made available on designated platforms for candidates to verify their admission status.

EducationNGR reports that applicants are advised to promptly check the approved channels to confirm whether they have been offered admission.

Where To Check The Admission List

The Final Additional Admission List has been released through the following platforms:

  • The institution’s noticeboards on campus

  • The polytechnic’s official Facebook page

Candidates are encouraged to carefully check these platforms for their names.

Important Notice On Acceptance Fee

Successful candidates should note that payment of the acceptance fee cannot be processed without an Admission Number.

The institution further stated that Admission Numbers for successful candidates will be published on its official page once available. Candidates awaiting their Admission Numbers are advised to monitor updates closely.

Next Steps For Admitted Candidates

Admitted candidates are advised to:

The institution congratulated all successful candidates and wished them success in their academic pursuits.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua
Programme Higher National Diploma (HND)
Admission List Final Additional List, 2025/2026
Where To Check School noticeboards and official Facebook page
Acceptance Fee Requirement Admission Number required before payment
Admission Numbers To be published on official page when available
Borno-State-University-BOSU-1536x806
Check Kashim Ibrahim University Revised 2025/2026 Academic Calendar

The management of Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, formerly known as Borno State University, has approved adjustments to key events in the 2025/2026 academic calendar.

The development was communicated in a memo signed by Mrs Aishatu Ali Chiroma, Acting Director of Human Resources, on behalf of the Registrar. Staff and students have been directed to comply strictly with the revised schedule.

EducationNGR gathered that the changes affect the break period, First Semester examinations and the resumption date for the Second Semester.

Break Period

According to the updated calendar, the approved break will run from:

  • Friday, 6 March 2026 to Sunday, 22 March 2026

First Semester Examination Dates

The First Semester examinations have been scheduled as follows:

  • Start Date: Monday, 23 March 2026

  • End Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

The examinations will commence immediately after the break period, making it essential for students to monitor the timeline closely.

Second Semester Resumption

The university will resume for the Second Semester on:

  • Monday, 20 April 2026

Approval And Compliance

The Vice-Chancellor granted executive approval for the revised calendar on behalf of the Senate.

All members of staff and students are expected to take note of the changes and align their academic and personal plans with the updated timetable to avoid disruptions.

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Kashim Ibrahim University (Formerly Borno State University)
Academic Session 2025/2026
Break Period 6 March – 22 March 2026
First Semester Exams 23 March – 17 April 2026
Second Semester Resumption 20 April 2026
Approval Executive approval by Vice-Chancellor on behalf of Senate