By Mahdi Waziri Isa In a major shake-up, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has relieved the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi, of her position. The University’s Governing Council has also been dissolved, effective immediately. The changes at the University of Abuja are part of aContinue Reading
By Muhammad Kabir Aliyu (Editor) The Commandant-General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has commended the Education Monitor newspaper for its unbiased and informative reporting. Dr Audi made this remark during a courtesy call on him yesterday in Abuja by the editorial teamContinue Reading
Editorial Today’s appointment of Professor Adamu Ahmed as the 14th Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria seems to have left some people confused because he came second in the interview process. However, a closer examination of the Universities Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1993 reveals that the Yayale-led CouncilContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Kaduna State University (KASU) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike starting February 11. The announcement was contained in a letter signed by the Chairman of the union, Dr. Peter Adamu and the Secretary Dr.Continue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adamu (Group Editor-in-chief) The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria has approved the appointment of Professor Adamu Ahmed as the 14th Vice Chancellor of the University. Professor Ahmed who was among the 14 contenders that were interviewed by the Alhaji Yayale-led Governing Council was second whileContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa In a swift response to the malicious and misleading reports circulating on social media and blogs, the Management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has issued a press statement to clear the air and set the records straight. The rumors, which falsely claimed that the University hadContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam (Group Editor-in-chief) One of the contenders for the position of the 14th Vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria that protested his arbitral exclusion from the race along side 12 others, Professor Muhammad Lawal Amin, has been invited for interaction with the Joint Council/Senate Selection BoardContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam The arbitrary disqualification of 13 contenders, including Professor Muhammad Lawal Amin, from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Vice-Chancellor race has sparked outrage and concern among the academic community. In a letter dated January 28, 2025, Professor Amin, a renowned professor of African Languages and Cultures atContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa Ahmadu Bello University Zaria has awarded its staff from several departments, faculties, units, and institutes, in recognition of their meritorious services and contributions to the advancement of the University. The event which took place at the university’s Yusufu Bala Usman Hall was organized by the RewardsContinue Reading