By Uche Bibilari and Funmilayo Adeyemi No fewer than 17,200 students graduated at the combined convocation ceremony of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University. Three prominent Nigerians also received honorary doctorate degrees at the event. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, said at the ceremony in Abuja on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University), has awarded automatic employment to its overall best graduating students to further their academic career in the university. The Vice-Chancellor, UniAbuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, made this known during the combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremony of the university onContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu University of Abuja, in collaboration with National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), have admitted the first set of 55 postgraduate students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the Vice-Chancellor of UniAbuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, spoke atContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, says research remains a critical driver of industrial development and national growth. Fawehinmi spoke at the 8th Undergraduate Research Day organised by the institution, now known as Yakubu Gowon University , through its Centre for Undergraduate Research on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Friday, said there was no verified evidence indicating that student loan funds were diverted at the University of Abuja. The Fund disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, by its Director, Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. Oluwatuyi said the bodyContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, has charged the newly-admitted students to be disciplined, determined and committed to excellence during their stay in the university. Fawehinmi stated this during the matriculation of 8,000 students of the 2025/2026 academic session on Thursday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
Protest By Joan Nwagwu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, has joined the nationwide protest demanding payment of withheld salaries, arrears of wage awards, and implementation of a renegotiated agreement. Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, Chairman of UniAbuja ASUU, told journalists on Tuesday in Abuja that theContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Patricia Lar, has pledged the university’s readiness to commence Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Masters, and Doctoral programmes in Youth Development Work. Lar made this commitment during a high-level courtesy and advocacy visit by a delegation of the Federal MinistryContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has presented a total of N5.450 million in grants to six undergraduate students from different departments in the university for research projects. The Vice Chancellor, UniAbuja, Prof. Aisha Maikudi presented the cheque to the students at the 6th Undergraduate Research Day organisedContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has inaugurated a 500-capacity lecture theatre and a new building for the College of Health Sciences to provide a conducive environment for learning and work. Speaking at the event on Thursday in Abuja, the Vice-Chancellor of UniAbuja, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, stated thatContinue Reading
