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For many Nigerians, mobile banking has become part of everyday life. Whether it's sending money, paying bills, buying airtime or checking an account balance, people expect to get these things done quickly without unnecessary delays.

That's why updates to banking apps matter.

Zenith Bank recently launched a redesigned mobile app, and one of the first things many users are likely to notice is how much smoother the experience feels. The app has a cleaner interface, loads faster and makes it easier to find the services people use most often.

Beyond the fresh look, the update appears to focus on improving everyday banking. Transfers, bill payments, card management and other essential services are now easier to access, helping customers complete transactions with fewer steps.

In a time when more Nigerians rely on digital banking than ever before, convenience has become just as important as the range of services a bank offers. Customers simply want an app that works when they need it to, without unnecessary stress.

With its newly launched mobile app, Zenith Bank seems to have taken that expectation seriously, delivering a platform designed to make everyday banking faster, simpler and more convenient.

Have you updated the app yet? What has your experience been like?

Fresh details have emerged regarding the ₦2 million transcript fee charged by Maduka University for students in some professional courses, following public criticism by a woman who alleged that the institution was withholding her child's academic transcript.

Education advocate and Chief Executive Officer of Educare, Alex Onyia, said he held extensive discussions with the founder of Maduka University, Dr. Samuel Maduka Onyishi, over the controversy.

According to Onyia, the university's management disputed the claims made by the woman, alleging that she had not paid for the transcript she was requesting and still owed the institution outstanding fees from previous academic sessions.

He further stated that the woman's claim that her child graduated as the institution's best student was inaccurate.

Onyia said the university had already issued a statement of result to the student and was willing to release the transcript once the student secured admission into another institution. According to him, no such admission had yet been obtained.

Explaining the rationale behind the ₦2 million transcript fee, Onyia said the policy was introduced to discourage students from using private universities as temporary pathways to gain admission into federal universities.

He noted that many students who fail to secure admission into federal universities due to high JAMB cut-off marks often enroll in private universities offering professional courses such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy and law.

According to him, some of these students spend a year in private institutions before requesting transcripts at 200 level to transfer to federal universities, where JAMB scores are no longer a major admission requirement.

"So students who scored very low in JAMB come to join their school for a year and in 200 level request for transcript to port to a federal university because at that time JAMB score is no more required," Onyia stated.

He said the university introduced the policy after observing what it described as a growing trend of student transfers from professional programmes.

Onyia further explained that private universities offering professional courses operate under stringent accreditation requirements despite having significantly lower admission quotas than federal institutions.

According to him, Maduka University is permitted to admit a maximum of 50 medical students, while some federal universities admit up to 250 students into similar programmes.

He added that private universities are required to maintain comparable standards in terms of lecturers, facilities and equipment despite their smaller student population.

"To be accredited, the university is required to hire the same number of lecturers and equipment a federal university has, but the low slot of 50 is heavily impacting them negatively," he said.

He noted that the transcript policy primarily affects medicine, nursing, pharmacy and law programmes, where transfer requests are reportedly more common.

Onyia also claimed that several other private universities offering medical-related courses operate similar policies aimed at discouraging mass transfers of students to public universities.

Maduka University Enugu has taken note of the video made by a parent and content creator, Mrs. Chika Akhigbe, currently circulating on social media concerning the release of her daughter’s official transcript. Her daughter is a student in the Department of Medicine and Surgery. In the interest of fairness, transparency, and accurate public information, the University wishes to clarify the following facts:

1. The student’s father was duly informed by the Registrar to provide the name of the institution to which the official transcript would be sent, in line with standard university practice and established academic procedures. This address has not been provided.

2. The father of the student stated that the official transcript was needed to enable them to search for another university for their daughter. However, university official transcripts are sent only to designated institutions and not released directly to individuals.

3. The issue of official transcript processing fees remains the prerogative of the University, as is the practice in higher institutions globally.

4. During the interaction, the student’s father stated that he was unable to pay the prescribed official transcript fee and subsequently threatened to escalate the matter publicly and legally.

He also visited other offices within the University, including the Admissions Office and the Bursary Department, making similar threats.

5. In the video, Mrs. Chika Akhigbe, the student’s mother, claimed that they have paid all their daughter’s school fees which is not true.

They have an outstanding of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000) out of N3.5m for the 2025/2026 academic session.

6. Her claim of having paid for the processing fee for the official transcript is false. As at May 21, 2026, the University is yet to receive any payment from her for the purpose of any transcript processing.

7. At no point did the Vice-Chancellor handle or discuss the official transcript matter with the student’s parents, as alluded by the mother in her video. The interaction was solely with the Registrar, whose office supervises official transcript processing through the University Records Office.

8. Her claim that the University increased school fees for 2025/2026 academic session for returning medical students to N4.5m is false. The school fee including accommodation for returning medical students is N4,010,000 for the 2026/2027 academic session which has not taken off.

9. Her claim that we increase school fees annually and therefore have become unaffordable is also false. We have maintained one of the lowest fee regimes among our contemporaries.

10. Her claim that her daughter is the best performing student in her class is false.

11. Her claim on insecurity is false and unsubstantiated; we have never had any security breaches since the inception of the University.

12. It is clear that she is on a mission to tarnish the reputation of the University through her campaign of calumny and character defamation. Her intention is to use her social media influence to force the University to circumvent official protocol. It is surprising that a mother would use the education of her daughter to entertain her social media followers and drive traffic to her page.

Maduka University remains committed to professionalism, due process, adherence to established academic standards in all administrative matters, and the welfare of its students. We urge members of the public to disregard misleading narratives and rely on verified information from official University channels.

Thank you.

Professor Charles Ogbulogo
Vice Chancellor
Maduka University

Maduka University Enugu has announced the registration of Candidates for admission for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The University has also released its fee structure for the new academic year, which offers a range of programmes across various disciplines.

The announcement follows the recent release of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Our cut-off mark is 150 as approved by JAMB for 2026/2027 Academic Session.

Prospective Students can apply for admission into Maduka University's undergraduate programmes in the *College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Nursing Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Computing, and Engineering.*

Maduka University's 2026/2027 Fee Structure is designed with quality and affordability in mind.

The tuition and accommodation fee structure for a session, for various programmes is as follows:

*FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING:*
B.Sc. Computer Science: N900,000.00
B.Sc. Cyber Security: N900,000.00
B.Sc. Software Engineering: N900,000.00
B.Eng. Civil Engineering: N900,000.00
B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering: N900,000.00
B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering: N900,000.00
B.Eng. Computer Engineering: N900,000.00
B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering: N900,000.00

*FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES:*
B.Sc. Accounting: N800,000.00
B.Sc. Economics: N800,000.00
B.Sc. Mass Communication: N800,000.00
B.Sc. International Relations: N800,000.00
B.Sc. Transport Management: N800,000.00

*COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES:*
MBBS. Medicine and Surgery N4,210,000.00
B.Sc. Radiography: N1,200,000.00
BMLS. Medical Laboratory Science: N1,200,000.00
B.Sc. Public Health: N900,000.00
DPT. Physiotherapy: N900,000.00

*FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCE:*
B.Sc. Nursing N1,710,000.00

*FACULTY OF PHARMACY:*
Pharm D. Pharmacy N1,710,000.00

*FACULTY OF LAW:*
LLB. Law N1,710,000.00

*IJMB Programme:* N800,000.00
*Duration of programme:* 2 Semesters.

We also accept *Direct Entry Candidates* and *Students on Transfer*.

*Application form:* N5,000.00
*Acceptance fee:* N50,000.00 (non-refundable)
*Feeding:* Pay as You Eat.
IJMB Students pay once, while others may pay in two installments of 60/40%
NO OTHER CHARGES / FEES

Prospective Students are encouraged to contact Maduka University for more information when necessary.

*Phone:*
Rose - 08055091802, 08065356367 or Henry- 09157893107

*Admission Forms:* admissions.madukauniversity.edu.ng

*Email:* admission@madukauniversity.edu.ng

*Website:* madukauniversity.edu.ng

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Maduka University Enugu Matriculates 967 Students, Reinforces Focus on Innovation and Sustainability


Maduka University matriculated 967 students at its third matriculation ceremony, marking another milestone in its mission to deliver quality, future-focused education.

The ceremony, held at the university’s international stadium, drew dignitaries, academics, and stakeholders from across the South-East and beyond.

Speaking at the event, Chancellor and Founder Samuel Maduka Onyishi emphasized the institution’s long-term vision of building a sustainable and value-driven university system.

“The university is not a 100-metre race but a marathon, continuous process,” he stated.
“Our focus is not just on increasing numbers, but on providing the right environment and facilities for meaningful learning.”

Dr. Onyishi also highlighted the role of innovation and technology in shaping the university’s academic model, noting that strong institutions are built on vision, discipline, and core values.

Delivering the matriculation lecture, Vice-Chancellor Samuel Chijioke Ugwu described education as a critical driver of sustainable development and institutional relevance.

“Universities must produce solutions, not just certificates,” he said.
“Sustainability is not a slogan; it is a disciplined continuity, the decision to build today without destroying tomorrow.”

He further stressed the need for curriculum reform, urging institutions to adopt industry-driven, research-based approaches that promote innovation, critical thinking, and real-world impact.

The Vice-Chancellor reiterated the university’s “new thinking” philosophy, which focuses on raising entrepreneurial graduates equipped with leadership and decision-making skills.

The matriculation ceremony signals the beginning of a new academic journey for the students, as the university continues to align its vision with global standards in education, sustainability, and innovation.