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:
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Friday, 6 March 2026 to Sunday, 22 March 2026
First Semester Examination Dates
The First Semester examinations have been scheduled as follows:
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Start Date: Monday, 23 March 2026
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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:
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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 |