By Felix Umande, Makurdi

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State has approved the appointment of Prof. Timothy Terseer Alabar as the new Vice Chancellor of Father Adasu University, Makurdi (FAUM).

The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was made following a rigorous selection process conducted by the university’s Governing Board and other relevant stakeholders.

Prof. Alaba, a seasoned academic and administrator, is currently the Dean of the Postgraduate School at FAUM. A native of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, he has been a key player in the university’s growth since joining the institution in 1999.

He has held various leadership positions, including Dean of the Faculty of Administration and Management, Acting Vice-Chancellor, and Head of the Department of Business Management at Benue State University.

Governor Alia has charged Prof. Alaba to provide visionary, ethical, and inclusive leadership that will drive academic excellence, foster cutting-edge research, and nurture character and competence.

The Governor also urged the new Vice Chancellor to uphold the autonomy and integrity of the university, promote a culture of merit, innovation, and accountability, and ensure prudent stewardship of human and material resources.

Prof. Alaba’s appointment has been welcomed by members of the university community, who are eager to see the institution continue to thrive under a new leadership.

With his wealth of experience and expertise, Prof. Alaba is expected to take the State-owned university to greater heights in Nigeria.

By Adams Oche

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved six new academic programmes for Cosmopolitan University, Abuja with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.

The approval, contained in a formal letter issued on behalf of the NUC Executive Secretary, followed a resource assessment and verification visit by NUC-appointed panels, which adjudged the university’s human and material resources satisfactory.

A statement released by the Office of Strategic Communications, Cosmopolitan University, Abuja on Saturday described the approval as a significant milestone that strengthens the institution’s academic portfolio and positions it to respond more effectively to Nigeria’s workforce and development needs, particularly in business leadership, security studies, healthcare, and agriculture.

With the development, Cosmopolitan University would commence full-time delivery of the following programmes at its main campus: Master of Business Administration (MBA); M.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies; B.Sc. Radiography; B.Sc. Agronomy; B.Sc. Agribusiness; and B.Sc. Agricultural Extension.

Speaking on the development, the Vice-Chancellor of Cosmopolitan University, Prof Carl Adam said the NUC approval marks “a significant step forward in the university’s mission of delivering globally competitive, socially relevant, and professionally grounded education.”

Adam noted that the newly approved programmes were carefully aligned with national development priorities and emerging global trends.

The Vice-Chancellor further reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strict compliance with regulatory standards, academic excellence, and the production of highly skilled graduates equipped to compete in the global market.

The approval adds to the growing profile of Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, as it continues to expand its academic offerings and strengthen its contribution to human capital development in Nigeria.

By Aliyu Musa

First Lady and wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has announced the closure of her 65th birthday education platform on Wednesday after raising a total sum of N25.5 billion.

She made the announcement in a release personally signed and made Available to newsmen.

The statement read, “I extend my appreciation to all Nigerians, family, friends, and well-wishers who generously supported the Oluremi @65 Education Fund, created in commemoration of my 65th birthday on 21st September 2025, towards building the National Library.

“Your support affirms our shared commitment to education, preservation of knowledge and national development. I am deeply encouraged by the goodwill and unity this initiative has inspired.

“Kindly note that the donation account for the Oluremi @65 Education Fund will be shut down today, Wednesday, 31st December, 2025. The project is under the supervision of the Honorable Minister of  Education, and any further support may be channelled through the Ministry.

As at today, a total of N25, 520,708,074.35 ( Twenty Five Billion, Five Hundred and Twenty Million Seven Hundred and Eight Thousand, Seventy Four Naira Thirty Five kobo)has been donated to the Oluremi @ 65 Education Fund. 

I thank everyone who has contributed to this worthy cause.

I wish you and your families a peaceful and  prosperous 2026.”