Wigwe University in Isiokpo, Rivers State, is the most expensive university in Nigeria with a tuition fee of ₦12 million per year, excluding accommodation fees.

The university officially launched operational activities by August 2024, eight months after the tragic death of its founder, Herbert Wigwe. It formally opened its doors to its first set of students on Thursday, October 17, 2024, marking the fulfilment of late Herbert Wigwe’s dream to build a world-class citadel of learning in his community in Ikwerre LGA of Rivers State.

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The school offers a diverse range of programmes across four major colleges, including the College of Management and Social Sciences, the College of Art, the College of Science and Computing, and the College of Engineering.

Despite its high price, Wigwe University admitted over 200 students in its first year with a promise to nurture Africa’s next generation of fearless leaders. Wigwe University has been described as an innovation hub built with cutting-edge facilities and global academic partnerships.

Why Is The University So Expensive?

Wigwe University’s vision is to become the leading university in Africa; hence, the university partners with leading global institutions to offer joint research opportunities, curriculum development, student exchange, and internship programs abroad. The faculty members also boast a blend of home-based and foreign staff.

Here’s a breakdown of the current tuition fees as seen on the University’s website:

• Arts – ₦9,600,000

• Management & Social Sciences – ₦12,000,000

• Engineering – ₦12,000,000

• Science & Computing – ₦12,000,000

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These fees cover tuition, books, lab supplies, personal protective equipment, e-learning tools, project resources, and health insurance. In addition to tuition, students are required to pay for accommodation separately. The university offers three accommodation plans:

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• Premium En-Suite Bedroom – ₦3,845,000 per session

• Classic Plan 1 – ₦3,707,000 per session

• Classic Plan 2 – ₦3,500,000 per session

Furthermore, Wigwe offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs across six colleges: Sciences, Engineering, Arts, Management and Social Sciences, Allied Health, and Agriculture and Natural Sciences and admissions are currently open for the 2025/2026 academic session. 

While Wigwe University currently holds the title of the most expensive, it’s not alone. Several other Nigerian universities are also known for their high tuition fees. Here’s a look at 10 of the most expensive universities in Nigeria.

• Nile University, Abuja – Their most expensive programme is Medicine and Surgery, and it costs ₦5.95m, according to the school’s website. Fees only cover tuition; accommodation is not included.

• Lead City University – Their MBBS Medicine and Surgery programme, according to the school’s website, costs ₦5.5m per session. Other expensive programmes are their Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy programmes, which cost ₦2.5m each per session.

• Afe Babalola University – First-year students of Medicine are to pay ₦4,567,500 while final-year students pay a total of ₦5,586,000. This excludes accommodation.

• Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos – This school charges between ₦3.9m to ₦4.4m for its most expensive programme, B.Eng Mechatronics. This does not include the non-refundable acceptance fee of ₦250,000 to be paid on admission.

• Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State – According to the school’s website, final-year medical students can pay as much as ₦4m as tuition. This excludes other levies.

• Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State – According to its website, the most expensive programme, the Medicine and Surgery (pre-clinical) programme, costs around ₦3.8m.

• American University of Nigeria, Adamawa State – This school charges ₦3.511m as its highest fee for its undergraduate engineering students.

• Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State – Its Medicine and Surgery programme costs between₦3.3m and₦3.5m per session, according to its website.

• Babcock University – The most expensive programme is the LL.B in Law programme, which costs ₦1,539,990, according to the school’s website.

• Redeemer’s University – The most expensive programme, which is their undergraduate Law programme, costs ₦1.447m followed by their Bachelor in Nursing programme, which costs₦1.1m per session.

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If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like you were walking inside an oven, you’re not alone! Nigeria is currently experiencing a serious heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 42°C in some areas. But why does this happen? What causes heatwaves, and why do they seem to be getting worse?

What exactly is a heatwave?

A heat wave is when temperatures remain unusually high for several days, higher than what’s normal for that time of the year. It’s not just about feeling hot; heatwaves can be dangerous, they can cause health problems, affect plants, and even cause water shortages.  

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Why we are experiencing a heatwave in Nigeria?  

Global warming and climate change

One of the biggest reasons heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense is climate change. As the Earth’s temperature rises due to carbon emissions, deforestation, and pollution, heatwaves happen more often. Nigeria, like many other countries, is feeling the impact of global warming, with longer and hotter dry seasons.  

Harmattan season is over

We’re now transitioning from the cool, dusty Harmattan into the dry season. During this period, the sun is stronger, and without the protective Harmattan winds, temperatures rise rapidly.  

High pressure in the atmosphere

Heatwaves usually happen when a high-pressure system gets stuck over an area for a long time. This system acts like a heat trap, preventing clouds from forming and letting the sun heat the ground nonstop. That’s why during a heatwave, you may notice clear skies and no rain for days or weeks.  

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Why heat waves seem worse than before?  

If you feel like Nigeria’s heat is getting more unbearable each year, you’re not imagining it. Scientists have warned that heatwaves are becoming longer, stronger, and more frequent due to global temperature rise, increased air pollution, and extreme weather changes (longer dry seasons, shorter rainy seasons)  

Basically, heat waves happen due to natural weather patterns, but climate change, pollution, and urbanization are making them worse. 

Now you know why heat waves happen, how are you coping with this heat?

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Nightlife entrepreneur Obi Cubana has once again broken his silence with a cryptic Instagram post following a viral TikTok challenge that sparked public curiosity about his next-of-kin.

In the post shared on Tuesday, Cubana wrote: “We vibe, we bond, we cruise, they talk! Las las, all of us na next-of-kins! Ngwanu, anyi apuo!”

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The message, written partly in Pidgin and Igbo, has been widely interpreted as a humorous yet pointed response to the online frenzy that erupted after his adopted son, Kido, claimed to be his next of kin in a lighthearted video.

This post comes hours after Pulse Nigeria’s report revealed Cubana’s decision to unveil his actual next-of-kin, clarifying the confusion generated by the trending social media banter.

Cubana’s latest remarks appear to douse the flames, emphasising unity and loyalty over public opinion.