Education

MAU Vice Chancellor Explains Termination of Three Academics

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2 years ago

May 1, 2024

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By Gabriella Ogbu

Professor Abdullahi Liman Tukur, the Vice Chancellor of Modibbo Adama University (MAU) in Yola, has provided clarification regarding the dismissal of three academic personnel from the institution. Speaking at a pre-convocation news briefing held today to mark the University’s 28th convocation ceremony for the 2022/2023 academic session, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024, Prof. Tukur revealed that the terminated professors were found guilty of various offenses, including plagiarism and other forms of misconduct.

The decision to sack the academics followed an investigation conducted by an internal panel set up by the University council. Prof. Tukur emphasized that stringent measures await any staff or student found violating the rules and regulations governing the institution.

Highlighting the achievements of the university, Prof. Tukur announced that a total of 5,545 students would be awarded certificates during the convocation ceremony. Among them, 4,282 students will receive Bachelor’s degrees, while 458 will be awarded diploma certificates. Notably, 53 students will graduate with first-class degrees, demonstrating the academic excellence fostered by MAU.

Furthermore, the convocation will see the conferral of postgraduate diplomas to 41 students, master’s degrees to 630 students, and Ph.D. credentials to 134 students across various disciplines. However, Prof. Tukur also revealed that this year’s convocation ceremony marks the conclusion of his tenure as Vice Chancellor, urging the federal government to reconsider the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy, which he views as a significant challenge to the operations of public universities nationwide.

Education

Oyelami Named Acting CEO of National Mathematical Centre

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5 months ago

February 25, 2026

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By Omoniyi David

The Federal Government has appointed Professor Oyelami as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Mathematical Centre with immediate effect.

The appointment was announced in a statement by the centre’s Controller of Information and Public Relations, Onyekachi Njoku. He said the decision followed the elevation of the former CEO, Promise Mebine, as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Otuoke.

Njoku disclosed that the approval was conveyed in a letter signed by Rakiya Ilyasu, Director of University Education at the Federal Ministry of Education.

Professor Oyelami, a mathematician who joined the centre over two decades ago from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, previously served as Coordinator of the Mathematics and Theoretical Physics programmes and as Deputy Director/Academic Planning Coordinator.

An alumnus of the University of Jos and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, he holds a Second-Class Upper degree, MSc and PhD in Mathematics and has published widely in local and international journals.

The centre said his appointment would strengthen its mandate to promote research, innovation and capacity building in mathematical sciences.

Abuja Reports

UniAbuja Council Denies NELFUND Loan Diversion Claim

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5 months ago

February 15, 2026

Editor

By Patrick Idowu

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has refuted allegations that the institution diverted funds provided by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), for its students.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the council, chaired by Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso, said no NELFUND money was diverted, misappropriated or unlawfully withheld by the university or any of its officials.

The denial comes a day after NELFUND also dismissed the allegation and cleared the university of wrongdoing.

The statement, signed by the Acting Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, Malam Sambo Mohammed, said the university operates within established financial regulations and maintains strict accountability in managing intervention funds.

The council urged the public to disregard what it described as a misleading media report, while reaffirming confidence in the university’s management led by Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi.

Education

JAMB Warns Candidates Against Infractions in 2026 UTME Registration

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5 months ago

February 9, 2026

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By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned that candidates who violate registration rules or breach the attestation signed during the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), registration will face severe sanctions.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, issued the warning on Monday as the registration entered its third week.

He said offenders could be barred from sitting for the UTME for up to three years, adding that the names of defaulters may be published in national newspapers and forwarded to other public examination bodies.

Oloyede also disclosed that candidates involved in serious offences could be handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), or the Police for prosecution.

JAMB said the measures are aimed at protecting the integrity of the examination process and ensuring fairness for all candidates.