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*NOUN HOLDS 15TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY APRIL 18*

The 15th Convocation Ceremony of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has been scheduled to hold from April 17 - 18, 2026, according to an announcement by the Registrar of the university, Mr. Oladipo Ajayi.

The Pre-Convocation Lecture, which will hold on April 17 by 11:00am, at the conference centre of the university, Jabi, Abuja, will to be delivered by the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Godwin Agabi, SAN, CON.

The announcement said the ceremony will be conducted both on-site and off-site as those billed to attend the on-site event were urged to be seated not later than 9am at the university’s Convocation Arena, Jabi, Abuja.

The Convocation Ceremony, where the graduands would be awarded various degrees, will hold on April 18 by 10am at the Convocation Arena of the university, the announcement said.

It added that only First-Class graduands, award winners, Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) graduands, Master’s degree graduands, Doctorate and Honorary Doctorate graduands are to attend the on-site ceremony at the Convocation Arena, university headquarters in Abuja.

All other first degree graduands from all study centres, including those in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) shall participate in the ceremonies at their respective state capital study centres, the announcement explained.

Graduands are hereby informed that certificates would be made available for collection immediately after the convocation ceremonies at the university headquarters, Abuja and at their respective state capital study centre.

Additionally, graduands from study centres within Abuja are to collect their certificates at the university’s Abuja Model Study Centre, Kubuwa, Abuja, it added.

I think it’s time for the *management to review the “International Relations” (INR) TMA questions*.

There have been *many complaints from students* about INR courses, including:

* Wrong options being set for questions
* Questions that don’t match the provided options
* Students submitting correctly but still receiving very low grades

This issue has been recurring, especially in *previous semesters*, and it’s affecting students’ results. Hopefully, a review can help fix these problems.

Dear Esteemed Students
We apologise for the delay in accessing your courses and discussion forums on the LMS. The issues are sorted now and you can now access the courses you registered for. Please take note of the following points:
1. New students who have registered for courses and exams should check their NOUN emails for a message containing login credentials.
2. Returning students should log in with their usual credentials and click on My Courses to see the courses they have registered.
3. Issues regarding discussion forums for the group courses are now being addressed. Please check the discussion forums for your Zone and contribute to the discussion forums for Week 1. Week 2 Discussion forum opens tomorrow evening.
4. If you still face challenges accessing any of the discussion forums for your Zone, please check again later next Monday or Tuesday. All issues regarding the discussion forums must have been permanently settled.
5. As soon as the TMAs are opened, they will always be available till the exam period. So, you will not miss any of your TMAs after you have registered for your courses.

DLCMS TEAM

*General Notice*

The passport photograph is currently *not visible on all students’ portals.* In addition, the *passport upload function is not responding.* This issue has placed registration on hold until it is resolved.

As a result, *course and examination registration cannot be completed* at this time. Students are advised *not to attempt multiple uploads* until further instructions are provided.

Kindly remain calm and await further updates.

*INVITATION TO THE STUDENTS’ ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR THE 2026_1 ONLINE FACILITATION*

In preparation for the 2026_1 Online Facilitation, the Directorate has scheduled an orientation programme for the students (New and Returning). I hereby formally invite you to be part of the programme to be declared open by the Vice-Chancellor. The meeting details are as follows:

Date: Saturday, Feb 21st, 2026.
Time: 10:00 AM West Central Africa
Join the meeting

*SIWES DEFENSE!!! NEW DATE*
*CALABAR STUDY CENTRE*

The SIWES defense, earlier scheduled on the 16th of February, has been rescheduled

*NEW DATE:*

Wednesday 18th February, 2026
Venue: Auditorium
Time: 9:00am

Please Note:

1. This is for those that have concluded their IT.

2. Has been supervised once or twice.

3. Properly filled and signed logbook.

4. A written report (soft and hard copy)

5. SIWES Evaluation form signed and stamped.

Thank you
SIWES Coordinator

*Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️*

Today is a beautiful reminder that love comes in many forms — love for yourself, love for your dreams, and love for the journey you’re on. No matter how busy life gets, always make room for kindness, patience, and appreciation, especially toward yourself.

May your heart be full, your smile genuine, and your days filled with reasons to believe in love — not just today, but always. 💐✨

_Enjoy the love. 💕_

*WHAT HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT TMA (Test)?*
Any confusion?

*TMA means Tutor-Marked Assignment.*

It is an assessment test for all university students, both new and returning.

TMA carries 30 marks per course and is done online at your own pace, not physically at the study centre, unlike the examination.

It is divided into three phases:

TMA 1: 10 marks

TMA 2: 10 marks

TMA 3: 10 marks

That makes a total of 30 marks per course, and you will complete TMAs for all your registered courses.

TMA 1 will begin on 2nd March, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

If you miss your TMA, it may lead to an automatic carryover according to the university policy. Even if you score 70/70 in the exam, your result will not be processed and it will be marked as incomplete.

Please note that it is not compulsory to give your TMA to someone else. If you have studied your course materials thoroughly, you can confidently complete it yourself, as questions may come from different parts of the course.

‎⚠️ However, be cautious—of anyone promising you a perfect 30/30 in all courses is not being truthful. Some questions may have administrative issues beyond anyone’s control, so a flawless score is unrealistic.

Avoid gambling with your TMA. A low TMA score can affect your CGPA. Prepare early and stay consistent.

*POP EXAM IS STARTING ON THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL.*

*E-EXAM IS STARTING ON THE 19TH DAY OF MAY.*

*ORIENTATION FOR NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS IS COMING UP ON THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL.*

*MATRICULATION FOR NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS IS COMING UP ON THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL.*

*Registration is closing for POP students on the 22nd day of March*

All these dates are very important. Make sure you don’t miss any activity that concerns you.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay ahead 💪📚
No excuses o 👀✅

*Dear Students,*

This is to inform you that the attached list contains names of postgraduate students removed from the graduation list due to non-submission of corrected copies of their projects/dissertations after oral defence or moderation.

If your name appears on the list, please urgently contact your Study Centre Desk Officer to obtain the External Examiner’s remarks and reviewed file. Work with your supervisor to make the required corrections and resubmit promptly for final upload on the Project Administration System (PAS).

Students whose projects were recently examined but have not completed corrections are also advised to do the needful without delay.

Thank you.

School of Postgraduate Studies
National Open University of Nigeria
Check the comments box for the list

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*LATEST NOUN VC OFFICE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE KNOW YOUR NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR*

Many NOUN students are not yet aware that a new Vice-Chancellor will officially assume office soon.

Here’s what you need to know
*NEW VC TAKES OVER FEBRUARY 11, 2026*
* The Governing Council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) appointed Professor Uduma O. Uduma as the new Vice-Chancellor in October 2025. His tenure officially begins February 11, 2026, succeeding Professor Olufemi Peters, whose term ends the same day.

*MEET PROFESSOR UDUMA O. UDUMA*
* Professor Uduma Oji Uduma, born January 30, 1966, hails from Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
He is a professor of philosophy and logic and also a Barrister at Law, called to the Nigerian Bar in 2007.
He obtained his first degree in philosophy from the University of Calabar, where he graduated as the best student in his faculty, and later earned a PhD in philosophy from the University of Lagos.

*ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE JOURNEY*
* Before joining NOUN, Professor Uduma was a visiting scholar at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana (1998–2010).
At NOUN, he has served in several key positions including:
Head of Department
Director of General Studies
Director of Academic Planning
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

As the Study Centre Director in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, he successfully grew student enrollment from 496 to over 2,000, showcasing his commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

*APPOINTMENT DETAILS*
* Professor Uduma’s appointment was ratified on October 9, 2025, by the NOUN Governing Council following a transparent Council-Senate selection process.
He becomes the first Ebonyi indigene to lead NOUN since its revival in 2002.
He is widely respected for his research visibility, leadership experience, and expertise in philosophical analysis.

*EXPECTATIONS FROM HIS LEADERSHIP*
*Professor Uduma is expected to:*
* ✅ Strengthen academic quality and digital learning at NOUN
* ✅ Expand student support services nationwide
* ✅ Promote institutional transparency and innovation
* ✅ Continue the strong leadership foundation laid by Professor Olufemi Peters

*SUMMARY*
* From February 11, 2026, Professor Uduma O. Uduma officially becomes the new Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

This marks a new chapter for the university one of growth, innovation, and renewed vision.

Let’s stay informed, share this update, and welcome our new VC

*UPDATE ON THE FACILITATION TIMETABLE*

Good afternoon, students. Please be informed that the official facilitation timetable for this semester has been released. Kindly note that not all registered courses will be facilitated this semester.

To confirm whether a particular course will be facilitated, you are advised to use the search icon on the timetable. If the course appears in the search result, it means the course will be facilitated. However, if the course is not found, it indicates that the course will not be facilitated. Alternatively, you may scroll through the timetable to view all available facilitated courses.

Facilitation links will be sent to your official university email addresses, and in some cases, facilitators may also post the links on the e-learning portal. Students are therefore advised to carefully go through the timetable and take note of the courses to be facilitated, including the scheduled days and times.

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