{
  "id": 19655594,
  "title": "194 bag first class as UNIZIK prepares to graduate 16,842",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/194-bag-first-class-as-unizik-prepares-to-graduate-16-842",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T13:42:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/194-bag-first-class-as-unizik-prepares-to-graduate-16842/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) is set to graduate 16,842 students over two convocation ceremonies, scheduled for November 15 to 20, 2026. Out of these graduates, 194 will receive First Class honors, while 4,230 will earn Second Class (Upper Division) degrees, 7,992 will obtain Second Class (Lower Division) degrees, and 1,936 will receive Third Class degrees. Additionally, 65 will be awarded Pass degrees, and 482 will receive Unclassified degrees. A significant portion of the graduating class, 2,039, will be awarded postgraduate qualifications, including 603 PhDs, 1,113 Master of Science degrees, 29 M.Phil degrees, and 294 Postgraduate Diplomas.\n\nThe Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ugochukwu Anyaehie, emphasized the university's commitment to academic excellence, innovation, global relevance, and sustainable development. He highlighted several ongoing and completed projects, such as multi-million dollar grants, ICT digitalization, securing the university's selection into a $617.7 million investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises program, and supporting innovations in various fields. Anyaehie expressed pride in the university's achievements and invited reporters to join the celebration of the graduands' accomplishments.",
  "summary": "Nnamdi Azikiwe University will confer degrees on 16,842 students at its 20th and 21st convocation, with 194 graduating with a first class. Read More: https://punchng.com/194-bag-first-class-as-unizik-prepares-to-graduate-16842/",
  "key_points": [
    "UNIZIK to graduate 16,842 students in November 2026",
    "194 students receive First Class honors",
    "2,039 students awarded postgraduate qualifications"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}