Theresa Pamma, a spokesperson for climate change at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has shed light on the objectives of the UNICEF Green Rising Project at Ahmadu Bello University. She informed the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed, that the initiative was to build the capacity of youths in respect of climate change intervention. Pamma,
Distinguished academics, medical professionals, and advocates will make expert presentations during a ‘Brain Awareness Week’ public lecture at Ahmadu Bello University on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, an event co-organised by the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria. The lecture, organised by the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN), Ahmadu Bello University Chapter, will be held from 9:00 am
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Ahmadu Bello University has launched a student-run One Health Club aimed at promoting interconnectedness among humans, animals, and environmental health. The launching ceremony took place today, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Faculty’s Auditorium, Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria. In his opening remarks, the chairman of the occasion, Prof.J.K.P.P. Kwaga,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has once more made their mark on the international stage, recording an outstanding performance at ‘Power the Community 2025’ International Design Competition, geared towards sustainable development and innovation. The university was represented by two teams – Terra Haven and Shika Oasis – at the online international contest organised by Energy Mentors,
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Ogun State government, has conducted a capacity-building workshop aimed at addressing human trafficking in schools. The workshop, which included coordinators of Anti-Trafficking Vanguard Clubs in Ogun State, focused on empowering young
Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji, Vice Chancellor of the African School of Economics (ASE), has urged Nigerian universities to collaborate in addressing national and global pressing issues. He made this call in his address titled “Ideas rule the world” at the university’s fourth public lecture in Abuja on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The lecture, “The 21st Century
President Tinubu has signed into law two bills requesting the establishment of two tertiary institutions in Bende, Abia State. The institutions are the Federal College of Education, Bende, and the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende. Responding to the approval, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, former Abia State governor and Senate Chief Whip, thanked
The Lateef Jakande Leadership Community has launched the EmpowerAbility Hub at the Ikeja Senior High School, one of Lagos State’s inclusive secondary schools. Launched on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the initiative will foster inclusive education and digital equity. Teniola Hassan, the group’s team lead, expressed her gratitude to the fellows for their resilience in promoting
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that it will announce the 2025 admission cut-off point for tertiary institutions on Tuesday, July 8. In addition, it will reveal the best-performing 2025 UTME candidate. The examination body disclosed this via its X handle, explaining that the pass mark will be determined at the year’s
The Ebonyi State Government has sworn in Sheikh Idris Nwachi as the Education Secretary in Afikpo Local Government (LG). Timothy Nwachi, the local government chairman, admonished the new official to strive to transform the local government’s education and collaborate with the teachers. He further urged him to partner with key agencies to fill vacant positions
