By Samson Yaki Bingham University, Karu, in Nasarawa State, has disclosed that the Zankli Research Centre of the University has been activated and approved by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) as a Centre for the testing of Covid-19 designated for Nasarawa State. The Director of the Centre, Dr.Continue Reading
By Zainab Atinuke Zakariyya The Governing Council of Umaru Musa Yaradua University (UMYU), Katsina, has approved the appointment of Professor Sanusi Mamman as the Substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution as confirmed by its visitor, The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari. The appointment letter, whichContinue Reading
75 years have passed since the end of the Great Patriotic War. Several generations have grown up over the years. The political map of the planet has changed. The Soviet Union that claimed an epic, crushing victory over Nazism and saved the entire world is gone. Besides, the events of that war have long become a distant memory, even for its participants. So why does RussiaContinue Reading
By Muhammad Muntazar The Chairman of Ahmadu Bello University branch of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Rabiu Nasiru, has faulted the recent termination of appointments of all Contract and Visiting lecturers in the University, saying the decision is counterproductive as it will have adverse consequences on departments thatContinue Reading
By Zainab Atinuke Zakariya Authorities of the University of Maiduguri have perfected plans to create safety environment for learning towards curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the University and environs. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, disclosed this during a Virtual interactive Conference with all stakeholders of the UniversityContinue Reading
By Aliyu Musa The Commonwealth Tertiary Education Faculty (CTEF) has appointed Kaduna State University, as its Central Point and Gateway to Commonwealth Africa. The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Director, CTEF, Professor Dato’Dr Mobidi Sirat, and addressed to the University Management following a pilot training onContinue Reading
By Mahdi Abubakar In a bid to provide high quality manpower development and research, access to education for young Nigerians and develop skills for the 21st Century, the Federal University Wukari in Taraba State has commenced Postgraduate Studies. The university has also established four more faculties, bringing the total numberContinue Reading
By Blessing Essien University of Abuja has secured the accreditation of 14 of its programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC). A statement signed by the Head, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, said ten of the academic programmes were given full accreditation while four had interim accreditation. According toContinue Reading
By Adedoyin Olatokunbo Remilekun The death has occured of a very strong activist of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Isa Mohammed Wade. Professor Mohammed who served as a Commissioner of Higher Education for eight years in Gombe state during the tenure of Governor Dan Kwambo, was also oneContinue Reading