July 2026

At ABU roundtable discussion, ex-BUK VC Prof Sagir Abbas explains how North can tackle out-of-school children crisis Former Vice-Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Prof Sagir Adamu Abbas, has taken a critical look at the crisis of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria, contending that the challenge is both urgent and surmountable.

Zubaida Umar’s success at NEMA a source of pride to ABU – VC The tremendous success of Mrs. Zubaida Umar at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has remained a source of pride to Ahmadu Bello University. Zubaida, easily one of the ABU’s distinguished alumni, is heading NEMA as Director-General.

ABU strengthens sports directorate with key appointments Ahmadu Bello University has strengthened its Directorate of Sports with key appointments aimed at promoting wellness activities and enhancing participation in competitive sports within and outside the institution. The Staff Sports and Wellness Programme, which remained inactive since its creation over a decade

NBBF technical member, Scott Nnaji, to lead ABU basketball team as Head Coach Ahmadu Bello University has appointed renowned basketball coach Scott Nnaji to now lead its prestigious basketball team as Head Coach. Nnaji is also entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the formation of the institution’s basketball academy as