By Mahdi Waziri Isa The General Manager of the Kaduna State Agricultural Development Agency (KADA), Malam Muhammad A. Rili, has emphasized the critical need for integrating digital tools to enhance agricultural extension services. Delivering the keynote address at the IAR Zonal REFILS Workshop, themed “Enhancing Agricultural Outreach with Digital ToolsContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa Zaria, Nigeria – April 23, 2025 The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has officially opened its 2025 Annual Research Review and Planning Meeting (ARRPM) and Zonal REFILS Workshop at the Balarabe Tanimu Conference Hall. Under the theme, “Advancing Agricultural Innovation for FoodContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa Professor Mohammed Garba Magaji has emerged as the 15th Dean of the faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He succeeded Professor Aliyu Muhammad Musa who was the 14th Dean of the faculty. Professor Magaji who was elected in a keenly contested election betweenContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa Nigeria is currently grappling with a complex security crisis, with violence spreading especially in Benue State, Plateau State (particularly in Jos), and the broader North-West region. Attacks, often linked to armed herders, criminal gangs, and militant groups, have devastated communities, forcing thousands to flee and leadingContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa In many African communities, where different religions are part of everyday life, faith should bring people together. It should encourage humility, compassion, and clear moral thinking. Faith is meant to guide us personally and help society grow through justice, kindness, and love. But today, in manyContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Welfare Director of ABU National Association of Library and Information Science Students (NALISS), Mustapha Muhammad has been appointed as the Acting President of the Association. Muhammad, who is also the MSS Naqeeb of the the Department of Library and Information Science was issued an appointmentContinue Reading
By ABAH SUNDAY, Abuja Professor Lawan Bala Buratai, a distinguished academician and administrator, has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB). Born in 1960 in Buratai village, Biu Local Government Area, Borno State, the new VC’s academic journey began at Buratai Primary SchoolContinue Reading
By Leeman Ali-haidar Governor Uba Sani has reduced tuition fees by 50% at all state-owned tertiary institutions in Kaduna, calling it a key move to improve access to higher education. Uba Sani announced this at an event organized by the Kaduna State University student union. Sani, who was represented byContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The ENACTUS Team of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has launched three groundbreaking products under its Palmpel Industries, a social enterprise birthed from a transformative experience. The products launch took place at Yusufu Bala Usman Hall, Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria at the weekend. Speaking at the occasion,Continue Reading