The ASUU chairman blamed the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation for the delay.
Nigerian universities have been urged to strengthen their capacity for international grants acquisition and strategic resource mobilisation to remain globally competitive.
The exercise attracted applicants from Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States.
He said the move recognised traditional institutions’ enduring relevance in governance, social cohesion and moral leadership.
Mr Mustapha said the final selection would reflect the federal character principle, ensuring equitable representation across states.
The National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has commenced its 2025/2026 annual hatching exercise, targeting about 25,000 chicks.
The federal government says it has budgeted N12 billion to support research in the digital economy in universities and research institutions.
A former beauty queen, Chioma Obiadi, says parents and guardians have a duty to raise girls who know their values and boundaries.
OAU is Mrs Tinubu’s alma mater.
“Today, the Obafemi Awolowo University community celebrates a true titan of academic leadership, Professor Roger Makanjuola, on his 80th birthday,” the school stated.
