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IAR at forefront of crop improvement for over a century now, says Executive Director

IAR at forefront of crop improvement for over a century now, says Executive Director Prof Ado A Yusuf, the Executive Director of the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, says the institute has been at the forefront of crops improvement for over a century now and that […]

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ACENTDFB disburses N25 million seed grant to five ABU researchers

ACENTDFB disburses N25 million seed grant to five ABU researchers Five researchers from three academic departments of Ahmadu Bello University have won the sum of N24,520,330 as seed grant awarded by the institution’s Africa Centre of Excellence for Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology (ACENTDFB). The award of the grant

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ABU to confer Honorary Degrees on Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sheikh Sharif Ibrahim Sale

ABU to confer Honorary Degrees on Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sheikh Sharif Ibrahim Sale The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University has approved the conferment of Honorary Degrees on Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Sheikh Sharif Ibrahim Sale Al-Hussain at the institution’s 44th Convocation Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, 25th January, 2025. This followed

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Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria inducts 211 ABU graduands

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria inducts 211 ABU graduands A total of 211 graduands of the Department of Nursing Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria have been inducted into the nursing profession. They were inducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) today (Wednesday, 8th January, 2025) at

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NAPRI scientists say upgraded ShikaBrown stock capable of laying 350-380 eggs per 90-week-life-cycle

NAPRI scientists say upgraded ShikaBrown stock capable of laying 350-380 eggs per 90-week-life-cycle Researchers at the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) of Ahmadu Bello University have revealed that with the institute’s breeding programme, the upgrade of ShikaBrown stock is expected to lay at least 350-380 eggs for 90-week-life-cycle. According

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ABU participates in Wuhan conference on traditional medicine

ABU participates in Wuhan conference on traditional medicine Ahmadu Bello University was one of the participants of the ‘7th Belt and Road’ International Conference on Traditional Medicine held in Wuhan, China from 19th – 20th December, 2024. The University gave a keynote lecture at the conference. The lecture, entitled ‘Unlocking

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After completion of 20-hectare pasture seed plot, NAPRI hands over project to Kano Govt

After completion of 20-hectare pasture seed plot, NAPRI hands over project to Kano Govt The National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Ahmadu Bello University, has handed over the 20-hectare pasture seed multiplication plot to Kano State Government after completion of the project at Dudduru village in Gaya local government area

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ABU’s Life Sciences Faculty cornerstone of academic excellence, says VC

ABU’s Life Sciences Faculty cornerstone of academic excellence, says VC The Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Kabiru Bala, has described the institution’s Faculty of Life Sciences as the cornerstone of academic excellence. Prof Bala spoke at the Faculty’s End of Year Luncheon held at the Assembly Hall, Main Campus, Samaru,

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Life Sciences Faculty honours 27 staff members for ‘exceptional dedication’ to work

Life Sciences Faculty honours 27 staff members for ‘exceptional dedication’ to work A total of 27 staff members of the Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria were today (Thursday, 19th December, 2024) presented with various awards in recognition of their “exceptional commitment and dedication” to work. The staff

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