By Akpereshi Peter Akpereshi Benue State University (BSU) is set to host its 22nd/24th combined convocation ceremony, a significant milestone in the academic journey of its students. Renowned scholar Professor Toyin Falola, Chair of Jacob and Frances Sanger Massiker in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin, USA,Continue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Mass Communication Department of Ahmadu Bello University’, Zaria, has recorded an exceptional accomplishment, solidifying its position as a hub for academic excellence with the promotion of Dr. Shamsuddeen Muhammad, Dr. Ibrahim Jimoh, and Dr. Maryam Ibrahim to the rank of Full Professors. Emergence of theContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam (Group Editor-in-Chief) The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) concluded its two-day accreditation review yesterday at Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori. The exercise aimed to evaluate the institution’s compliance with NBTE standards, focusing on resource inspection for 10 programs and re-accreditation for 32 others. At theContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam (Group Editor-in-chief) The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria is set to hold a national symposium in honor of Professor Vincent Ado Tenebe, former Vice-Chancellor of National Open University of Nigeria and Chairman of the Society’s Board of Trustees. The symposium, themed “GMOs and Vaccines: Myths, Advances andContinue Reading
By Aisha Muhammad Adejoh (Reporter) Dr. Girei, a renowned scholar and educator, was formally inducted into the prestigious Nigeria Academy of Education (NAE) on November 6, 2024. This milestone marks a significant achievement in his illustrious career. As the Director of Research and Development/Centre of Excellence at the Tertiary EducationContinue Reading
Mahdi Waziri Isa (News Editor) Ahmadu Bello University’s (ABU) Department of Mass Communication has received a significant academic boost with the promotion of two distinguished scholars, Dr. Ibrahim Jimoh and Dr. Maryam Ibrahim, to the rank of Professors. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the department, highlighting its commitmentContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam (Group Editor-in-chief) The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised alarm over the Nigerian government’s proposed tax reform bills, which it claims threaten the existence of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the brain child of ASUU. The bills, if passed into law, would abolishContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa (News Editor) Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has appointed renowned scholar of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Professor Muhammad Kabir Aliyu, to two key leadership positions, effective November 26. Prof. Aliyu will serve as the Pioneer Director of the newly established Center for Historical Research and HeritageContinue Reading
By Usman Muhammad Ameer Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) has appointed Jaafar Abdullahi Abubakar as its new Acting Information and Protocol Officer, poised to leverage his administrative expertise and media savvy to enhance the university’s image. Jaafar Abdullahi Abubakar, a distinguished alumnus of Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, University ofContinue Reading