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ADUST Wudil relocates Faculty, other facilities to Karfi
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
The Vice Chancellor, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai has announced the relocation of the Faculty of Technology and Business Education and Institute of Continuing and Innovative Education from Wudil to its Campus at Karfi with immediate effect.
KANO FOCUS reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the University’s spokesperson Abdullahi Datti Abdullahi on Friday.
Also relocated to Karfi Campus is the proposed e-Learning Centre, while the Sports Institute will continue to remain there.
Prof. Yakasai made the disclosure on Thursday when he paid a familiarization visits to Sports Institute Karfi, Farm Mechanization and Irrigation Institute Kadawa and Horticultural Institute, Livestock Institute, Fisheries Institute and Zoological Institute both located at Bagauda.
He revealed that the relocation of the affected facilities was also necessitated by the dearth of adequate hostel accommodation, offices, lecture rooms and theatres at Wudil Campus.
“There are a lot of pressures within Wudil Campus with about 20,000 students, so we came round to see facilities on ground and how we maximally utilized them.
“The institutes are big assets to ADUST, as such, we want to restructure the places and provide essential support and logistics”, Prof. Yakasai emphasized.
Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor has appointed Prof. Auwalu Ibrahim Magashi as Provost of all Institutes in Bagauda to oversee the training of students of Innovative Diplomas and Certificate in Agriculture and Agro Entrepreneurship
He said successful candidates are to be absorbed into the BSc Agriculture of the University.
Prof. Yakasai was accompanied by members of the University Senate, members of his Transition Committee and relevant stakeholders of the University.
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Cameroon telecom regulator visits NCC for benchmarking exercise
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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Dangote Refinery maintains ex-depot price of PMS
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.
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Tinubu congratulates Garo on appointment as Kano deputy governor
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.
