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Nigerien minister of education visits BUK, seeks collaboration on research, academic linkage
Nasiru Yusuf
The Minister for Higher Education and Research from the Republic of Niger, Mamodu Djibo on Friday, led a powerful delegation from the French speaking country on a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor, Sagir Adamu Abbas to seek collaboration between Bayero University, Kano and Nigerien higher institutions on research, staff and other academic linkage programmes.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation included the Vice Chancellor of Dan Dicko Dankulodo University, Maradi, Mamman Sani, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Farah Maiga, Director of Education and Quality Assurance, Ministry of Education and Director of Evaluation of Monitoring of Programmes, Abdussalam Korone.
Others were Burema Sumana, the Director Protocol Office of the Ministry and Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the President and Founder of Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN).
The Minister said it was of paramount importance for the Nigerien universities to work together to design a veritable work-plan that will drive an effective collaboration on training, research and exchange programme. He said his Ministry is ever ready to implement a proposal that will suit both parties.
He said that Bayero University has been one of the best institutions in Nigeria known for its quality of staff and graduates, that’s why the Ministry deemed it fit to come to the University to kick-start the process of signing an MoU.
Also speaking, the President of MAAUN, Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, said BUK’s status as a famous citadel of learning has been well acknowledged especially with its quest to pursue academic excellence.
He praised the University for its resilience towards ensuring that the famous Hausa/English, English Hausa Dictionary authored by Paul Newman and Roxana Newman was published.
The President pledged to sponsor the publishing of another book on Hausa-French translation in Bayero University, Kano.
Responding, the Vice Chancellor, Sagir Adamu Abbas welcomed the Nigerien delegation and expressed the University’s readiness to enter into collaboration with the Universities in Niger.
He explained that BUK has been having collaboration with some Universities in Niger, adding that this visit would strengthen the existing cordial relationship.
The Vice Chancellor noted that the collaboration would be beneficial, stressing that it can lead to publishing English and French journal by both parties.
He commended the President of MAAUN for his scholarship scheme of N10m to sponsor 50 students to study French, adding that the scheme had since started.
The Vice Chancellor told the delegation that on Monday next week a committee would be constituted to be saddled with the responsibility of actualizing the publishing of a dictionary of Hausa-French.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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