Abu zaria latest news 2018

Here are some of the latest news from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Nigeria for 2018:

Academics

  1. New Vice-Chancellor: Professor Ibrahim Garba was appointed as the 13th Vice-Chancellor of ABU Zaria in August 2018, succeeding Professor Abdullahi Mustapha.
  2. New Faculty of Agriculture: The university established a new Faculty of Agriculture in October 2018, with the aim of promoting agricultural research and development in the country.
  3. Introduction of New Courses: ABU Zaria introduced new undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields, including medicine, engineering, and environmental science, in 2018.

Research and Innovation

  1. Breakthrough in Cancer Research: Researchers at ABU Zaria made a breakthrough in cancer research, discovering a new compound that can help in the treatment of cancer, in June 2018.
  2. Development of New Vaccine: The university's researchers developed a new vaccine against meningitis, which was launched in October 2018.
  3. Collaboration with International Institutions: ABU Zaria collaborated with international institutions, including the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, on various research projects in 2018.

Infrastructure Development

  1. New Hostels: The university completed the construction of new hostels for students, with the aim of improving accommodation facilities on campus.
  2. Renovation of Old Buildings: ABU Zaria renovated several old buildings on campus, including the historic Senate Building, in 2018.
  3. Expansion of Library: The university expanded its library, adding new facilities and resources to support academic research and learning.

Student Life

  1. Student Union Election: The Student Union Government (SUG) election was held in February 2018, with a new set of executives elected to serve the students.
  2. Sports and Cultural Activities: ABU Zaria students participated in various sports and cultural activities, including the annual ABU Zaria Sports Festival, in 2018.
  3. Community Service: Students of the university engaged in community service activities, including environmental clean-up exercises and health outreach programs, in 2018.

Other News

  1. Ranking: ABU Zaria was ranked among the top 500 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018.
  2. Alumni Achievement: An alumnus of the university, Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, was awarded the National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2018.
  3. Visitation to the University: The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Ibrahim Garba, received a visit from the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, in October 2018.

These are just a few of the latest news from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Nigeria for 2018.