Bayero University
28 Dec
Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad, has been promoted to Professor of Science Education. Ahmad is among the Readers (Associate Professors) elevated by the Management of Bayero University, Kano at the weekend. In a congratulatory message, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Permanent Secretary, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, congratulated the Minister, describing her…
25 Nov
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has announced plans to establish a centre for archiving and preserving indigenous films, with a focus on Kannywood productions. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sagir Abass, disclosed this on Monday in Kano during the Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market and Festival (KILAF24) conference held at the institution. The…
9 Sep
Former Vice Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano Professor Yahuza Bello has advocated significant investment in the knowledge economy to stimulate the social economic growth of the Nation. Bello, who cited several developed countries contributing profoundly to the global economy through knowledge efficiency, challenged the Federal government to bridge the widening gap in the country's knowledge deficit.…
18 May 2024
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Wole Olanipekun, as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). A former Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Udoma Udo Udoma was appointed as the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of Bayero University, Kano, Kano State. Also, a former Governor of Bauchi State, Isa Yuguda…
2 Apr 2024
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it uncovered at least 1,665 fake A’level results during the 2023 Direct Entry (DE) registration. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, made this disclosure on Tuesday during the visit of the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) in his office…
14 Mar 2024
In a whirlwind of excitement and sportsmanship, itel Nigeria recently embarked on a thrilling campus activation journey
8 Mar 2024
Bayero University, Kano, has conferred an honorary degree on African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, for his exceptional contribution to education and youth development in the country and across Africa.
25 Jan 2024
Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University, Kano said its research solution will address the issues associated with nutrient deficit diet in Nigeria. The food solution named 'Tuwo', a local delicacy with a composite of sorghum-based flower form with rich carbohydrates, fiber, and essential micronutrients, CDA said is intended to supplement diet deficiency. Addressing journalists…
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