ABU congratulates Prof Jha for recognition as world’s top 5% scientist Ahmadu Bello University has congratulated Prof Basant K. Jha for achieving one of the highest standards of excellence in research. Prof Jha, who teaches at the Department of Mathematics, has been independently verified and ranked among the world’s top […]

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

Co-founder of Integrity Organization speaks at ABU public lecture An international political economy analyst and corporate governance expert as well as co-founder of Integrity Organization, and the Convention on Business Integrity, Olusoji Apampa, was a guest speaker at a public lecture held in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The lecture, themed

Prof Baba El-Yakub is new Director for ABU Rural Finance and Entrepreneurship Centre Prof Baba El-Yakub is the new Director for International Centre of Excellence in Rural Finance and Entrepreneurship (ICERFE), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. El-Yakub replaces Prof Idris Bashir Bugaje whose tenure ended recently. Prof El-Yakub, former Occupant of

ABU celebrates four female students for winning grand prize at Huawei Global ICT competition in China Four female students of Ahmadu Bello University have been honoured for winning recently a grand prize at the 2025 – 2026 ICT Huawei Skills Competition Global Final in Shenzhen, China. They were celebrated at