The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has abolished application fees for all its programmes, declaring that applying to the university for study is now free.

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and the Palace of the Ooni of Ife are working to establish a Community Study Centre in Ile-Ife, Osun State, to expand access to higher education and bring the university’s programmes closer to the people.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Shehu Usman Adamu, has commended the Kaduna Main Study Centre for its strict compliance with the Vice-Chancellor's examination directives, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma.

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has matriculated 36 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos State, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to higher education and promoting the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into society.

Students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Isulo Community Study Centre, Anambra State, have donated two executive office tables to the centre as part of their Community Development project for the 2026_2 academic session.

The Director, North-Central Incubation Centre of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Dr. Madu B. Galadima, has unveiled a dedicated website for GST302 students as part of efforts to enhance communication, improve access to academic resources and expand the Centre's services.