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Our Vision
To be a leading World-class Christian Mission University committed to raising a new generation of leaders in all fields of Human endeavor.

CU Holds Public Lecture
Spirituality in Academic Pursuits: God showed it to me

NUC approves 31 Covenant University postgraduate programmes
Covenant University has recorded another feat in the validation of its academic programmes at all levels as the National Universities Commission (NUC) approved 31 postgraduate programmes of the University...

Professor Oluwole Daniel Makinde of Cape Peninsula University of Technology Visits Covenant University
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Covenant University celebrates Founder’s Day
Covenant University will be celebrating its 7th Founder’s Day Ceremony on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Covenant University Wins Entrepreneurship Award
Covenant University’s unique custom-built Entrepreneurial Development Studies programme (EDS) has continued to receive external validations as the University emerged the Best Entrepreneurship Promoter of the Year 2009...

Vice Chancellor visits Colleges, Schools
In a bid to ensure that the University’s new administrative structural base takes firm root as well as further drive issues arising...

CU Organizes Executive Advance for Faculty and Senior Non-teaching Staff
In order to enrich the knowledge base of its Faculty and Staff in line with the University’s visionary drive of becoming a leading world-class institution,...

Information Pamphlet for Admitted Students
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New appointments at CU
As part of strategic efforts in making Covenant University more robust in delivering qualitative service for the realization of its vision and goals,...

TQ Donates Laboratory, Books to CU
Tec Quipment (TQ), a leading Engineering Equipment manufacturing company based in United Kingdom has donated a Thermodynamic Laboratory...

Impending Review of Fees 2009/2010
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Electrical and Information Engineering Department Final Year Project Groupings 2009/2010 session
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Summer School Rules/Registration Guidelines - 2008/2009 Session
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International Students Admission 2009/2010 Academy Session
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CU gets kudos at International Conference on Renewable Energy
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End of Session Information Bulletin
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CU Holds Conference/Workshop on Renewable Energy and Climate Mitigation
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2009/2010 POST UME SCREENING EXERCISE
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CU 4th Convocation
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CU STUDENT WIN AWO CENTENARY ESSAY COMPETITION
Ajijola Babajide Abiola, a student of Architecture of Covenant University has come top in the Colleges/Universities category of Awo Centenary Essay Competition organized by the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG).

CU HOLDS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIO-TECHNOLOGY
Covenant University’s College of Science of Technology and Department of Biological sciences recently organized three day International Biotechnology Conference tagged; ‘Biotechnology in an Emerging Economy’.

CU 27th Public Lecture by Professor Fadayomi
High-Level Manpower & Brain Drain in Africa: A Case for an Appropriate Development Policy... click to view event pictures

Public Lecture
Resource Creation and Resistances: A Continuing Process for National Development

Covenant University holds Week of Spiritual Emphasis
It has been solemn and spiritual reawakening, full of testimonies, at the ongoing Week of Spiritual Emphasis 2009. The event which kicked off on Wednesday, February 18, is tagged “Audacity of Faith”.

US Consul General inaugurates American Studies Association at CU
The inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States of America has been described as a high point on the country’s road to attaining full racial equality and progress, a feat ascribed to visionary legacies of Americans like Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.

Use this splendid University to get a first class education, Ben Carson urged CU students
Covenant University has continued to attract great minds and scholars from all over the world to its campus to impact their wealth of experience on its faculty, staff and students. On Saturday, January 24, 2009,...

Special Convocation Ceremony
Convocation Ceremony for the award of first and higher degrees to students of Covenant University who completed their programmes between July 2008 and January 2009 comes up on February 13, 2009

Covenant University celebrates Obama’s inauguration
CU community took time out today, January 20, 2009, from its ongoing Alpha Semester examinations to celebrate the historic inauguration of Senator Barrack Obama as the 44th President of the USA...

CU, Fayetteville University Sign MOU
CU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fayetteville State University in North Carolina, U.S.A, aimed at fostering a mutual relationship between the two institutions...

CU to host World-Renown Neurosurgeon, Ben Carson
Covenant University, will be blazing the trail again on Saturday, January 24, 2009, as its plays host to a world-renown Neurosurgeon, Dr Ben Carson who is visiting Nigeria for the first time.

Public Lecture
CU Holds Public Lecture on Effective Utilization of Raw Materials for Development

Model United Nations Conference: CU Emerges Best Again
Covenant University has come tops at the recent Nigerian Model United Nations (NIGIMUN) Conference emerging as the Best Delegation for the second year running...

CU proffers solution to current global economic crises
The effects of the global economic and financial crises on the Nigerian economy, like any other developing nations, could be far reaching as such all hands must be on deck to reduce the impact on the macroeconomy of the country.

Covenant University Holds Seventh Matriculation
Over 1, 700 newly admitted students of Covenant University will participate in the seventh Matriculation ceremony which holds on Friday, November 28 at the University Chapel.

CU CELEBRATES SIX YEARS OF AMAZING GRACE
It was a season of celebration and high praises to God for His faithfulness and awesome acts that have continued to validate with concrete proofs the vision of Covenant University as the university turned six on October 21, 2008.

CU 6th Founder's Day Celebration
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Excitement As New Students Resume
Excitement and high expectations pervaded the serene ambience of the University campus recently when both fresh and returning students resumed academic activities for 2008/2009 session.

Public Lecture
CU Holds Public Lecture on Chemistry: Between Theory and Application

Public Lecture
CU Holds Public Lecture on Advanced Engineering Materials: Key to Millennium Development Goals in Africa

College Week
The College of Human Development held its 2008 College Week, dubbed Green Week, between March 9 and 15, 2008, The College of Science and Technology also held its College Week popularly referred to as Tech Week between Sunday, March 30 and Saturday April 5, 2008....

NUC accredits all Covenant University programmes
Covenant University has recorded another feat in validation of its academic programmes as the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the third time...

Public Lecture
CU holds Public Lecture on Meaning and Relevance in the Nigerian Traditional Architecture: The Dialectics of Growth and Change

Special Advance for Principal Officers and Heads of Departments
A Special Advance for Principal Officers and newly appointed Heads of Departments was organized by Covenant University on Saturday, 23rd February, 2008 between l0am and 5.00pm.

Public Lecture
CU holds Public Lecture on Chemical Industry: An Index of the Technological Development of a Nation.

Executive Advance 2008
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Theme: Corporate Strategies for Building Efficient Teams

CU organizes Executive Advance for Principal Officers
In order to further take the University to the next level in its visionary drive of becoming a leading world-class corporate institution,...

Public Lecture
CU holds Public Lecture on French Studies and the making of the Total Man

CU resumes academic activities after Christmas/New Year break
Covenant University resumed academic activities on Wednesday, January 02, 2008 after a three-and-a-half week Shiloh/Christmas holiday break.

CU Emerges the Best at Model United Nations Society Conference 2007
Covenant University has emerged the best at the just concluded Nigerian Model United Nations Society (NIGIMUNS) conference in Abuja.

CU commissions ultra modern sports complex
It was an evening of fun, relaxation and rekindling of passion for sports, as Covenant University’s ultra modern sports complex was officially commissioned on Wednesday, December 5, 2007.

CU HOLDS SYMPOSIUM ON HIV/AIDS TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WORLD AIDS DAY
Since it was first discovered 26 years ago, the HIV/AIDS pandemic has remained the greatest health challenge the world has ever faced...

Four Ambassadors represent CU at Nigerian International Model United Nations Society
Four Ambassadors from Covenant University are currently participating in this year’s Nigerian International Model United Nations Society (NIGIMUNS) conference 2007...

US Embassy Counselor delivers lecture on Citizen Driven Development at CU
History was made on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, when Covenant University played host to key officials from the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the United States Embassy in Nigeria.

Covenant University holds 6th matriculation ceremony
The matriculation ceremony for 2007/2008 academic session for the newly-admitted undergraduate students of Covenant University, takes place on
Friday, November 09, 2007.

CU marks 5th Founder’s Day in colour
It was a week of colour, praises, sweet reminiscences, external impact and validation, through concrete testimonials, of the glorious vision that birthed Covenant University,...

US Embassy Counselor to deliver lecture on Citizen Driven Development at CU
Covenant University will be hosting key officers of the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the United States Embassy in Nigeria on Wednesday, November 21, 2007.

Public Lecture
CU holds Public Lecture on Materials: The Foundation and the Fundamental Pillar of World Technological Civilization and Economic Development

EPA Initiative: The Covenant University Position
At a one- day parley held to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the founding of Covenant University (Founders Day), a roundtable workshop was held...

47th Independence Day
A Communique On The Staff/Students Parley Held As Part Of Covenant University’s Activities Marking The 47th Independence Day Celebrations, 1st October, 2007.

African nations urged to embrace ICT education to alleviate poverty
African nations have been urged to embrace ICT education and training in science and technology and energy generation as the way forward in alleviating poverty...

Public Lecture
Covenant University holds Public Lecture on Globalization, Energy, Education and Poverty Alleviation: Prospects and Challenges for Developing Nations

Excitement as new students arrive campus, commence registration
Monday, September 03, 2007, was a day of joy and fulfillment of dreams for newly admitted students and their parents as the freshmen commenced formal registration

2007/2008 Academic Session kicks off with great expectations on Friday
Activities marking the commencement of 2007/2008 academic session kicked-off on Friday, August 31, 2007.

CU Second Convocation Ceremony
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CU Second Convocation Kicks Off
Activities marking the second convocation ceremony of Covenant University kick-off on Monday, July 16, 2007 in a three-pronged programme.

NUC Executive Secretary Pays Visit to CU
The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Professor Julius Okojie has praised Covenant University for its achievements,...

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CU signs copyright agreement
Covenant University has blazed the trail in becoming the first University in Nigeria to sign reproduction agreement with the Reproduction Right Society of Nigeria (REPRONIG)

Public Lecture
Solar Energy, A Friendly Renewable Energy Option For Nigeria

Public Lecture
CU holds Public Lecture on the Accounting Profession, the Church and the Nigerian State: Change Agents for National Rebirth.

Towards A Total Graduate (TTG) programme kicks off
The Chancellor, Dr David Oyedepo has inaugurated this year’s Towards A Total Graduate (TTG) programme of the University for the graduating class of 2007.

CU Hosts Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar
Between May 16 and 18, 2007, Covenant University had the privilege of playing host to some of the greatest Christian leaders of our time,...

CU partners New Horizon, Commissions ICT Certification Laboratory
Covenant University has further consolidated its lead as an ICT-driven University in the country with the recent launch of a world class, state-of-the-arts ICT Certification Laboratory...

Covenant University wins Best ICT Driven University 2007
Covenant University’s innovative application of information and communication technology (ICT) in its teaching and research methodology has been adjudged the best

Public Lecture
CU holds Public Lecture on Investment Based Economy or Rogue Economy: Which Way Nigeria?

Zenith Bank to partner with CU
One of the nation’s leading banks, the Zenith Bank Plc has indicated interest to partner with Covenant University in the area of ICT and recruitment of the University’s fresh graduates.

Public Lecture
CU holds Public Lecture on Management by Self Punishment and Our National Progress

Sweet Reunion as Eagles Return on Campus for Inaugural Alumni Meeting
It was a sweet reunion, full of pleasant memories and testimonies as the Released Eagles (graduates of Covenant University),...

CU hosts Spouses of AGPMPN members
As the University campus continued to attract high visitations by corporate bodies, Friday, March 19, 2007 will however go down in the history of the young vision driven institution ...

Public Lecture
CU holds Public Lecture on Building X-ray: The Anatomy of the Structure and Process

ICAN visits CU, proposes collaboration
History was made on Tuesday February 13, 2007, when Covenant University played host to a high-powered delegation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

Professor Adeyemi Clocks 70 today
Professor Ekundayo Adeyinka Adeyemi who clocks 70 today, February 27, 2007, in this interview talked about his life odyssey.

CU hosts Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria
Covenant University’s external community impact has continued to receive high commendations from groups and professional associations in its host communities...

Public Lecture
CU holds Public Lecture on the Soccer Pitch and the Political Arena in Nigeria ...

CU hosts International Conference on 3G Mobile Phone
Covenant University has successfully flagged off its International Conference on "3G GSM and Mobile Computing: An Emerging Growth Engine for National Development" on Monday, January 29, 2007.

CU Ninth Public Lecture: Government advised on ways out of development dilemma
In order to effectively deal with Nigeria’s developmental problems, the country’s leaders have been advised to realistically analyse ...

CU hosts Counselling Association of Nigeria
Covenant University has been commended for its excellent performance in organizing world-class conferences and workshops.

CU - Academic Pilgrimage Centre
Covenant University is fast becoming an academic pilgrimage centre as other higher institutions in Nigeria visit the campus in droves...

Public Lecture
CU holds Public Lecture on Financial Sector Maladaptation,
Resource Curse and Nigeria Development Dilemma

CU admits 1,560 at 5th matriculation
Friday, January 12, 2007, was a day of joy at Covenant University as the fifth set of its undergraduate students numbering 1,560 were formally admitted into various degree programmes of the University...

CU staff treated to a beach splash
In order to shake-off the weight and stress of academic workload of the preceding year and brace up refreshingly- body, soul and spirit, for the challenges of the New Year, Covenant University staff...

Chancellor Participates in Voters’ Registration Exercise
In line with his belief in democratic governance, the Chancellor of Covenant University, Dr David Oyedepo, on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 took a practical step in that direction by getting registered for the forthcoming elections ...

CUCB becomes first Community Bank to offer ATM service
Covenant University Community Bank (CUCB) has made history by becoming the first Community Bank in the country to offer online real time payment system...

CU Hosts Bowen University to Inter-varsity Friendly Games
Sporting activities at Covenant University reached the climax over the weekends the University successfully hosted Bowen University, to inter-varsity friendly games...

International Education Week:
US PAS visits Covenant University
As the world marks the International Education Week (IEW) between November 13 and 17, 2006, Covenant University was enriched by a visit of the Public Affairs Section (PAS)...

CU organizes intervention strategic workshop for English teachers in secondary schools
Just recently, the University, through its Department of English and Literary Studies, organized a three-day intervention strategic workshop to address the persistent challenges facing the Nigerian student...

Alumni Watch
Muyiwa Fadugba is a graduate of Covenant University and currently on National Service on the platform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Borno State. In this interview,...

CU marks Founder’s Day in colour
October 21,2006, was a day of colour, praises, sweet reminiscences and validation, through concrete testimonials, of the glorious vision that birthed Covenant University,...

CU flags off Community Development Impact for new set of Eagles
Covenant University has flagged off the second phase of its innovative Community Development Impact Initiative Programme for the Class 2007 students.

News From NYSC Camp
An Eagle just back from the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp speaks of her experience and what makes CU graduates outstanding among their colleagues.

46th Independence Celebration:
CU Parley Identifies Obstacles to Nation Building
A panel of discussants at the Covenant University staff/student parley held on Monday, October 2, 2006 to mark the nation’s 46th independence...

VC Bags NAWACS Award
The president of the National Association of Women Academics (NAWACS), came calling at Covenant University to make a formal presentation of an Award for Meritorious Service to the Vice-Chancellor...

SWEP for Engineering Students Kicks off
The University’s College of Science and Technology has successfully flagged off its 3rd Student’s Work Experience Programme (SWEP) for its engineering students.

CU graduates 720 First, 21 Masters Degrees at 1st Convocation
It was pomp and pageantry at the final day of the first Convocation Ceremony of the University,...

Covenant University Organizes Endowment Luncheon
CU played host to array of dignitaries from all sectors of the Nigerian economy to a special luncheon..

Prof Ogwu, Pastor Ashimolowo Set the Campus Aglow on Second Day of Convocation Week
The Lecture was also attended by the Chancellor, The Vice Chancellor, the Registrar as well as numerous guests.

Covenant University First Convocation Ceremony Begins
Activities marking the first convocation ceremony of Covenant University kicks-off ..

CU hosts an International Workshop & Conference on mathematical and computer sciences
Theme: “New Trends in the Mathematical and Computer Sciences With Applications to Real World Problems”...

Nigerian Association of Inventors Meets @ CU
Few days after successfully hosting an international conference/workshop on New Trends in the Mathematical & Computer Science with Applications to Real World Problems...

CU Holds Special Lecture on Quality Service Delivery
As part of Covenant University’s capacity building efforts, a special presentation was made on Friday, 6June 16, 2006 by a renowned, US-based Professor...

Gowon pays special visit to CU.

States Man, former Head of State of Nigeria, Rtd. General Gowon, visits the CU campus...

Education Ex-Minister gives kudos to CU.

The Honourable Minister, who was obviously overwhelmed by what she saw during a guided tour round the campus...

Webometric Ranking Taskforce
In response to NUC’s directive that Nigerian Universities improve on their World Wide Web presence in terms of visibility and impact by June 1, 2006, Covenant University Management set up the Webometric Ranking Taskforce.