The University of Pretoria has announced that Francis Petersen will be the new vice-chancellor starting October 1. Petersen, who is currently the vice-chancellor at the University of the Free State, succeeds Professor Themba Mosia. His extensive background in academic leadership promises a new era of growth and innovation for UP.
Starting June 5, the KUCCPS portal will be open for student transfers. According to CEO Agnes Mercy Wahome, the process is expected to be smooth and completed by July for students to start reporting in August. A notable 76% of qualified applicants will receive government sponsorship.
ASUU has handed President Bola Tinubu a two-week ultimatum to reverse the dissolution of university governing councils. The union calls this action illegal and against the Universities Miscellaneous Act, demanding reinstatement and criticizing the diversion of education funds.
Wigwe University, established by the late Herbert Wigwe, ex-CEO of Access Bank Holdings, is gearing up to welcome students this August in Isiokpo, Rivers State. Offering world-class education with hefty tuition fees, it positions itself as Nigeria's costliest university. The facility spans four major colleges with fees starting from ₦9.6m, aiming to attract a diverse international student population.
Kenya's President Williams Ruto has announced that schools will reopen on May 13, 2024, following delays caused by severe flooding. Nearly 210 lives have been lost, with thousands displaced. The government commits to rebuilding the affected educational institutions.