By Mahdi Waziri Isa Gwantu The Governing Council of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, FUDMA, has approved the appointment of Dr. Hassan Usman as the new University Librarian. Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, HE Ali Abubakar Jatau, announced the appointment shortly after the 40th Regular Meeting of the Council heldContinue Reading
By Blessing Samuel International Law Expert, Professor Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan, has called for the urgent ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, saying it is essential to unlock the full economic potential of AfCFTA’s 1.4-billion-person market. Professor Ladan made the call on Thursday, 30th JulyContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Postgraduate College, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has approved the introduction of a Periodic Bulletin as its official medium for disseminating information to the postgraduate community. According to a bulletin signed by the Provost, Prof. O.O. Okubanjo, the initiative is in furtherance of the College Management’sContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa A renowned expert on Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Professor Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan, has revealed that Nigeria’s economic landscape from 2021 to 2026 has been defined by a concerted push to break away from oil dependency by targeting structural industrial growth, with Industrial Free TradeContinue Reading
By Suzzan John The Management of Federal University Dutsin-Ma, FUDMA, Katsina State, has dissociated itself from a campaign poster circulating that the Vice Chancellor, Professor M.K. Uthman, is contesting for President of Nigeria in 2027. In a disclaimer dated July 28, 2026, signed by Nasiru M. Abdul, Director of InformationContinue Reading
By Baba Adamu Isa Coordinating Director of Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Law and Policy Programme Division, has told the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce that the AfCFTA domestication Bill 2026, HB 2765 needs stronger oversight, coordination and accountability mechanisms. Professor Ladan, a Director in the office ofContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Gwantu Professor Maryam Aminu of Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, has been elected unopposed as President of the Science Association of Nigeria, SAN. In a statement after her election, Prof. Aminu expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah and to members of the Association for the confidence reposed in her.Continue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, FUTD, has commenced the construction of Africa’s first Centre for Railway Signal & Communication, a facility described as the second of its kind in the world after China. The groundbreaking and foundation-laying ceremony was performed on Wednesday, July 22, 2026,Continue Reading
• Approves 2026/2027 Academic Calendar, Relocation of 9 Faculties, and Establishment of Centre for Hausa Language By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Senate of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, FUDMA, has approved the expulsion of one student and the rustication of 66 others for their involvement in examination malpractices during the SecondContinue Reading