Higher Education
4 LAS News stories tagged “Higher Education”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Professor Amadike Ugbogu appointed as Abia State University’s ninth Vice‑Chancellor
Abia State Governor Alex Otti approved the appointment of Professor Amadike Ugbogu, a biochemistry professor, as the ninth substantive Vice‑Chancellor of Abia State University, effective 1 November 2026, following a governing council recommendation.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 22:47 WAT · 2 sources
UK raises student visa maintenance funds for Nigerian applicants to £14,130 from November 2026
From 30 November 2026 Nigerian students will need to show at least £14,130 in living‑expense funds for London courses, with higher monthly thresholds nationwide, as the UK Home Office tightens visa financial requirements.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 13:15 WAT · 4 sources
NELFUND stresses student loans are optional for Nigerian tertiary students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund clarified on 21 October that its interest‑free loan scheme is voluntary, urging students to apply only when they need financial assistance and reminding them of repayment obligations under the Student Loans Act.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 11:15 WAT · 5 sources
Nigeria's government mandates four-year degree programmes be completed within four years
The federal government announced that all four-year degree courses must be finished in the prescribed period, unveiling new agreements with university, polytechnic and college staff unions and expanding a monitoring committee to curb strikes, according to statements from the Minister of Education.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 07:46 WAT · 2 sources