THE National Industrial Court on Monday adjourned until April 24 for further report of settlement between Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and […]
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Ganduje appoints, swears-in Ag. chief judge
KANO State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has appointed Justice Dije Abdu Aboki as the state Chief Judge, in acting capacity. The […]
Alleged unpaid salary: Court dismisses lecturer’s claims against ABU
THE National Industrial Court has dismissed salary entitlement claims by Prof Ndukaeze Nwabueze against Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, for lacking […]
World Engineering Day: ABU Zaria to develop made-in-Nigeria water-fuelled-car
PROF. Ibrahim Dabo, the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, says the university is working to develop […]
PDP wins Kaduna North Senatorial Seat
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Alhaji Khalid Ibrahim-Mustapha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winner of […]
Prof. Olukoshi harps on crucial role of character, dignity in nation building
By Anthony Isibor PROF. Adebayo Olukoshi says that character and dignity are factors that are needed in nation building and […]
869 bag Ph.D, 273 First Class as ABU holds 42nd Convocation
AHMADU Bello University (ABU) Zaria will present a total of 35,758 graduands for the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 sessions for conferment […]
Prof. Olukoshi to speak at ABU’s 42nd Convocation Ceremony & Diamond Jubilee
By Anthony Isibor THE Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria has announced that Professor Adebayo Olukoshi, will deliver the university’s 42nd […]
FG inaugurates N996m ABU Water Scheme
THE Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, has inaugurated and handed over the rehabilitated Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria […]
N2.5bn debt: Court adjourns ABU, 110 disengaged staff members’ suit
THE National Industrial Court, has fixed Jan.17 for report of settlement in the suit between Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU), Zaria […]
INEC releases Conduct of Political Rallies, Processions, Campaigns
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says that it has approved the publication and release of the guidelines for the […]
ASUU ABU Zaria protests withheld salaries, threatens to abandon backlog of academic activities
THE Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), staged a protest over seven months […]
Inclusive education crital for national development, ABU alumnus tells FG
MR Kayode Ajiga, Chairman Steering Committee Accounting Class of ’97, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria says the mainstreaming of inclusive […]
Nuclear Science: ABU’s Prof. Maryam represents Nigeria on AFRA
The African Regional Co-operative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology (AFRA) has appointed Prof. […]
ABU resumes academic activities Oct. 24
THE management of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, has scheduled resumption of academic activities for Oct. 24. The university’s […]
Flood: Institute develops flood resistant maize, sorghum seeds
THE Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, says it has developed maize, sorghum and other crops […]
Farmers celebrate Nigeria’s agriculture transformation since independence
ECONOMIC experts have identified agriculture as the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy providing employment to over 60 per cent of the […]
ABU, UNESCO-ICHEI inaugurate digital transformation of education project
THE International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI) and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria had […]
Sports: Minister seeks review of PHE curriculum
MR Sunday Dare, the Minister of Sports, Youth and Social Development, has urged tertiary institutions to review and update the […]
No more negotiation with FG – ASUU
THERE are strong indications that members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may have declared an indefinite strike […]
FG signs MOU with 3 universities, Kenyan centre on health insurance
THE National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with three universities in the country and […]
FG grants licence to first female nuclear researchers from ABU
THE Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) has granted licence to two research fellows from the Ahmadu Bello University’s Centre for […]
Documentary: Trust TV fined N5m
THE National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has imposed a fine of N5 million on Trust Television Network (Trust TV) over the […]
Ex-ABU students leader emerges LP senatorial candidate in Edo
A former Student Union President of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Mr Anslem Eragbe has emerged as the Labour Party (LP) […]
Cattle colonies will start this week, says FG
Following killings orchestrated by herdsmen in various parts of the country, the government had proposed …
Baru clinches Forbes Oil & Gas Man of the Year Award
MAIKANTI Baru, the group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum …
Daniel Saror
VETERINARY surgeon, administrator, teacher and politician, 76, October 9. Born in Zaki …
Python Dance in South East constitutional – Northern Elders Forum
THE Northern Elders’ Forum, NEF Friday threw its weight behind Federal government’s …
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