Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), has said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not the future but the now. He mentioned that AI should be applied to agriculture to ensure food security in Nigeria and Africa. The VC emphasised that AI tools can help farmers detect pests early,
Prof Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), has received the Most Dedicated and People-Oriented Vice-Chancellor award from the Civil Society Coalition for Transparency and Good Governance (CSCTGG). The honour, presented by CSCTGG Convener, Comrade Victor Udoh, recognised Abdul Rahman’s transparent leadership style, commitment to students’ empowerment, and contributions to
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), Prof Shehu Abdul Rahman, has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) in research, student training and staff capacity building. He made the call when the Nasarawa State chapter of the NVMA, led by its Chairman, Dr Mukhtar Sabuwa, paid him a
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has dismissed rumours of a planned increase in tuition fees, assuring students that the institution has no such intention. He gave the assurance while receiving the Students’ Union Government (SUG) led by its president, Comrade Ishaq Abubakar Ishaq. Prof. Abdul Rahman described
Nigeria’s automotive regulator is partnering with the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) to set up an electric vehicle (EV) charging station and a compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion hub on the university campus. The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) stated that the project would promote greener transportation and provide practical training opportunities for
The management of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has banned students from engaging in the sign-out practice done as part of graduation celebrations. In a statement, the management wrote, “The management of the FULafia is no longer permitted to take place at the Permanent Site Campus Gate of the University henceforth.” The development came
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the recent attack on female students at the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State. Armed terrorists reportedly invaded hostels on July 26, raping over 30 female students and abducting several others. In a statement released on August 5, HURIWA described the incident as shocking
