The management of Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU), Maiduguri, formerly known as Borno State University (BOSU), has announced an adjustment to the calendar of key events for the 2025/2026 academic session.
A memo signed by Mrs. Aishatu Ali Chiroma, Acting Director of Human Resources, on behalf of the Registrar, sets out the revised dates; staff and students are expected to follow the new schedule.
Break dates in the revised calendar
The revised calendar includes a break scheduled for:
- Friday, 6 March 2026 to Sunday, 22 March 2026
First Semester examination dates
Under the updated plan, First Semester examinations will:
- Start: Monday, 23 March 2026
- End: Friday, 17 April 2026
The memo places the exams immediately after the break; students should watch the dates closely.
Second Semester resumption date
KIU is scheduled to resume for the Second Semester on:
- Monday, 20 April 2026
Approval and what students should do
The Vice-Chancellor granted executive approval on behalf of the Senate.
All staff and students are expected to note the revised dates and plan their activities around the updated calendar; missing the shift could cause avoidable stress.