IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA UNIVERSITY, LAPAI RELEASES REVISED 2025/2026 SECOND SEMESTER ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, has released a revised academic calendar for the continuation of the 2025/2026 Second Semester, outlining the dates for lectures, Computer-Based Tests (CBT), examinations, result processing and the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic session.
According to the revised schedule released by the Directorate of Academic Planning, second semester lectures will continue from Monday, 5th October to Saturday, 31st October 2026, covering four weeks.
The university has also scheduled its CBT exercise for October, while the second semester examinations will commence in November 2026.
REVISED 2025/2026 SECOND SEMESTER ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The key activities and dates are outlined below:
| Date | Academic Activity |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Monday, 5th – Saturday, 31st October 2026 | Continuation of second semester lectures (4 weeks) |
| Monday, 12th – Saturday, 17th October 2026 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Monday, 2nd – Saturday, 21st November 2026 | Second semester examinations |
| Monday, 23rd November – Saturday, 12th December 2026 | Marking of examination scripts |
| Monday, 14th – Saturday, 19th December 2026 | Departmental and Faculty Boards Meetings to consider results |
| Monday, 21st December 2026 – Sunday, 3rd January 2027 | University break |
| Monday, 4th – Saturday, 9th January 2027 | Senate Business Committee Meeting to consider semester results |
| Thursday, 14th January 2027 | Special Senate Meeting to approve semester results |
| Monday, 18th January – Saturday, 13th February 2027 | Special resit examination, subject to Senate approval |
SECOND SEMESTER BREAK
Following the completion of the second semester examinations, the university has scheduled the second semester break to run from Sunday, 22nd November 2026, to Monday, 18th January 2027.
Students should note that the break period includes the marking of examination scripts, departmental and faculty meetings, result consideration and the university's festive break.
2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION RESUMPTION
The university has also announced that new and returning students for the 2026/2027 academic session are expected to resume and register from Monday, 18th January 2027.
All students are advised to make adequate preparations for the new session and follow subsequent registration instructions that may be communicated by the university.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
The revised calendar recognises the following public holidays during the period:
- Christmas Day: Friday, 25th December 2026.
- Boxing Day: Saturday, 26th December 2026.
- New Year's Day: Friday, 1st January 2027.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO STUDENTS
All students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, are advised to take note of the revised academic calendar and prepare accordingly.
Students should ensure they attend the remaining lectures, participate in the scheduled CBT exercise and make adequate preparations for the second semester examinations.
Those with outstanding courses should also pay attention to the special resit examination, which is subject to Senate approval.
Signed:
Prof. Kabir Mohammed Adamu
Director of Academic Planning
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
Date: 2nd October 2026