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The University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed Mrs Mariam Zakariyah, Fellow Chartered Accountant, as the first female Bursar in the history of the 78-year institution. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Mrs Joke Akinpelu, the Director of

The Kaduna State Government has commissioned basic education infrastructure and learning interventions across the state’s 23 local government areas as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes and strengthen human capital development. The projects include classrooms, toilet facilities, boreholes, laboratories, computer centres,

Sen. Abdurrahman Kawu-Sumaila, the Proprietor of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila (AUSU), Kano State, says he established an International-Standard University in his rural community to curb rural-urban migration. Kawu-Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District, said the establishment of the university was aimed at bringing

Sen. Sunday Marshall Katung (APC/Kaduna South), has offered full scholarships to two First Class Law graduates of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. The scholarships cover their tuition for their Law School programme. The beneficiaries, Shimanh Sabo from Kauru Local Government, and Rosemary

By Agbafo Ijeoma For some married adolescent girls in Bugau, Damau Ward of Kubau Local Government Area, Kaduna State, motherhood has not ended their pursuit of education. After leaving school because of early marriage, the girls are now back in the classroom,

By Agbafo Ijeoma Police officers have been deployed to King’s College, Lagos, to maintain peace amid an ongoing dispute over the proposed concession of the school. The deployment was observed on Wednesday as efforts continued to address the disagreement. Patrol vehicles were

By Agbafo Ijeoma Three Federal Government Unity Schools in Rivers State have remained closed following a protest by workers over the Federal Government’s concession of King’s College, Lagos, to its alumni association. The affected schools are Federal Government College, Port Harcourt; Federal

By Agbafo Ijeoma Some graduates of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) have raised concerns over prolonged delays in the release of their certificates, saying the situation has negatively affected their career progression, employment opportunities and retirement processing. The affected graduates, from NTI

In recognition of his contributions to the promotion of the Hausa language, culture, and the general welfare of Hausa diaspora populations, renowned academic and philanthropist Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo has been appointed as the Chancellor of the Hausa Community in Europe. ​The

The Governing Council and Management of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA), have commended Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, for his consistent support towards the growth and development of the university. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the university,