By Mahdi Waziri Isa The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), Professor Muhammad Hadi Suleiman, has outlined his vision for the institution. Speaking during his inaugural address, Professor Suleiman emphasized the importance of creating a conducive learning environment, strategic partnerships, and infrastructural development. He revealedContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa One of the 14 top contenders in the recent keenly contested race for the position of the Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Professor MK Othman, has called on his fellow contenders to join hands and support the new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adamu Ahmed, who was appointedContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Federal University Gusau in Zamfara state has matriculated 2,229 new students, marking a significant milestone in their academic journey. The matriculation ceremony, held today – February 20, 2025, was attended by university staff, students, and dignitaries. In his address, Vice Chancellor Professor Muazu Abubakar congratulatedContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Faculty of Social Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has held its first symposium on Wednesday, 19th February, 2025. The symposium, themed; ‘Understanding Nigeria’s Tax Reform: Political Bargains, Public Neglect and Economic Consequences of the Emerging Elites Consensus’ took place at the Faculty’s Lecture Theatre, MainContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam (Group Editor-in-chief) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila as the new Rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. The appointment was announced in a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information &Continue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has inducted 72 pharmacy graduates of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria into the Pharmacy Profession. The event which was held at the Yusufu Bala Usman Hall of the University’s main campus celebrated the graduating students ofContinue Reading
A 94-year-old man has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The nonagenarian, identified as Adedapo Idowu, featured on the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board’s latest bulletin publication. In the publication, the 94-year-old said his fears of acquiring tertiary education have now been dispelled. “I can now attainContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam Senator Shehu Sani has strongly rebuked former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, condemning his actions and statements that seem to celebrate the death of President Yar’adua and the defeat of President Jonathan. “We fought General Sani Abacha. He arrested us, charged us for treason before hisContinue Reading
By Mahdi Isa Waziri The Chairmen of Governing Councils (CGC) of Polytechnics have made a bold call for the conversion of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) into a full-fledged commission, dedicated to catering to the progressive needs of Nigerian polytechnics ¹. This recommendation was made at a meetingContinue Reading