The development follows an accreditation exercise by the NUC in October and November 2025.
She said the construction of the building would commence immediately.
The statement described Mr Arishe as widely respected for his work on judicial independence and access to justice across Africa.
She said the exercise was expected to be concluded on Jan. 15, 2025.
The students, who had only two weeks until their first semester examinations, said the situation severely affected their preparation.
The Nigerian Academy of Science has appointed Friday Okonofua of the University of Benin as its vice-president.
“Candidates are to check for their results on their respective UNIBEN kofa page by visiting www.waeup.uniben.edu,” the university said.
“Some admission fraud syndicates at the University of Benin have been uncovered. “
Reports said the inferno destroyed some documents and properties at the university.
