The University Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, has been killed in a shooting incident in Zamfara State. According to a statement issued by the university and signed by the NOUN Registrar, Marafa was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The announcement was reported by Information Nigeria, though further details about the circumstances of the attack or any arrests were not provided in the initial report.

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dele Alake to a new key role ahead of the 2027 elections, according to Legit.ng. The report identifies Tinubu as Nigeria’s 16th and current president and describes the move as a fresh appointment, but the provided details do not specify the exact portfolio, responsibilities, or timing beyond the pre-election context.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has confirmed the reinstatement of James Adio, the suspended President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti Student Union Government (FUOYE SUG), following high-level engagements. This decision marks a significant development in the leadership of the student body.

Nigerian-born legal scholar Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu has been appointed Dean of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. According to Leadership, she will assume the five-year position on October 1, 2026, succeeding Martin Phillipson, who completed two five-year terms as dean. The appointment is described as a major milestone in her distinguished academic career, adding to the growing international recognition of Nigerian academics in leadership roles at institutions abroad.

Former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal Prof. Waswa Balunywa has been appointed to the National Resistance Movement’s Central Executive Committee (CEC), according to a report by journalist Dickens Okello Honeystraw. The appointment was made by NRM Chairman, President Yoweri Museveni.

WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has appointed Courage Obadagbonyi as its new managing director, effective July 1, succeeding Jeethu Jose. This decision highlights the company's commitment to fostering leadership from its global talent pool while aiming for sustained growth and operational excellence. Obadagbonyi brings over two decades of international experience to the role.