…four TELA maize varieties—SAMMAZ 72T, 73T, 74T, and 75T—commercialised in January 2024. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, developed them locally under the TELA Maize Public-Private Partnership coordinated by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation. A genetically engineered, late-blight-resistant potato is in regul…

…of three suspected armed robbers and rapists following a joint operation by the police, Ahmadu Bello University security personnel and the Civilian Joint Task Force in communities around Rafin Tukurwa, Zaria.The suspects were identified as Jamilu Yau, alias “Jagwa”, 20; Abdullahi Hamisu, alias “Maikudi Santsi”, 25; and…

…University, Ibusa, Delta State 7. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 8. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State 9. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State 10. Akwa-Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State 11. Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno State 12. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, K…

…on Saturday morning claimed the life of a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Dr. Umar Sani Bebeji. His childhood friend and colleague in the university’s Faculty of Arts, Zubairu Lawal Bamalle, confirmed the incident to Arewa PUNCH, saying the crash occurred at about 9 a.m. at Dumbin…

…institutions. The first phase will commence this year at the University of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Federal College of Education, Okene and Babcock University, while additional centres will be rolled out in subsequent phases. Speaking at the unveiling, Alausa described the programme as one of the most tr…

Dr Umar Sani Bebeji, a Senior Lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University's Faculty of Law, died in a road accident on Saturday morningThe crash happened along the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway at Dumbin Rauga, confirmed by a childhood friend and fellow ABU lecturerDr Bebeji, who also served as Assistant Dean and coordinator of the…

…without securing admission to her dream universityHer father refused to let her attend Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, when she finally received an offer, marking one of her biggest disappointmentsShe spent nearly two years teaching in secondary and preschool classrooms before a Direct Entry admission to UNILORIN chang…

Zamfara State Government had taken over over the Medical Centre of Ahmadu Bello University for rehabilitation and upgrade. The government took over the facility better known as Sickbay at a brief ceremony at the medical centre inside the Main Campus, ABU, Samaru, Zaria held Saturday, 25 July, 2026. The contract for the…

…cowpea and soybean. Aregbe noted that the training would be facilitated by experts from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and other research institutions under the coordination of IITA. The State Project Coordinator commended the continued support of the World Bank, the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) and th…

…over cataclysmic systemic headwinds with praiseworthy aplomb. From his early days at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, to his esteemed position as a Professor, and now to his present status as FUOYE VC, Prof. Ogunwole has consistently exemplified the highest level of integrity, sacrifice, service and selflessness. H…

…falsehood.According to the First Information Report (FIR), Dr. Kurfi, a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, allegedly made defamatory remarks during an interview on Trust TV on June 24, 2026.The police charged the defendant with two counts under Sections 308 and 309(1) of the Penal Code Law of Katsina.The prose…

…within the zone had domesticated or implemented the pact. The Kano Zone comprises Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Bayero University, Kano; Kaduna State University; Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil; Federal University Dutse; Northwest University, Kano; Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa; and the Federal…