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Bayero University suspends lectures due to hunger protest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

The management of Bayero University, Kano, has ordered that all scheduled lectures be suspended immediately. The direction was contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar, Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, on behalf of the Acting Registrar. “After a careful review of the situation

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Bayero University expels 29 students, suspends 3 others for exam misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2024

Bayero University Kano has expelled 29 students for examination misconduct. Similarly, the institution has rusticated three students and issued warnings to 15 others. According to the university’s official News Bulletin of July 5, 2024, the decision was made during the 413th meeting of the university’s Senate held on July 3, 2024. “Bayero university Kano

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Tinubu appoints Gawuna as chairman of Bayero University governing council

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 15, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nasiru Gawuna, the APC’s governorship candidate in Kano, as the chairman of Bayero University’s governing council. Other members of the BUK governing council are Abubakar Dauda, Nora Alo, Ibrahim Obanikoro, and Musa Abbas. The reformation of the governing boards affects at least 31 institutions. On May 23, President Bola

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Aspira Nigeria donates a Laundromat to Bayero University Kano

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 22, 2024

Aspira Nigeria Limited, the producer of the popular detergent brand Viva, has established a fully-furnished laundromat for Bayero University Kano (BUK) students to enjoy free laundry services throughout their studies. This one-of-a-kind ultramodern facility, which includes over 40 washing machines and pressing irons, is designed to reduce the strain on students who

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Nigeria must transition from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based one, says Dangote

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 2, 2024

Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa and CEO of the Dangote Group, has given Nigeria the mission of converting its resource-based economy to a knowledge-based one. As part of the events planned for the 38th convocation of Bayero University, Kano, Mr. Dangote made the suggestion in a pre-convocation lecture. He said, “Given the tremendous […]

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Kano to spend N8b on construction of three ‘mega primary’ schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 20, 2024

N8 billion has been set aside by the Kano State Government to build three “mega primary” schools around the state. Governor Abba Yusuf claimed that the schools would be equipped with all the necessary resources to provide adequate, hospitable environments for children of low-income parents to receive a solid education in preparation for a prosperous […]

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Bayero University Kano (BUK) Direct Entry Screening Exercise 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 23, 2023

This is to inform all applicants who submitted a direct entry application to Bayero University, Kano, that an online screening process would be held. As a result, all qualified applicants should review the prerequisites and procedures listed below. This is to inform all candidates who applied for Direct Entry admission into Bayero University, Kano, that […]

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Bayero University Kano (BUK) Post-UTME/DE Form 2023: Eligibility, Application Steps, Cut-off Mark

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 23, 2023

The general public has been formally informed by Bayero University Kano (BUK) that their direct entry form for BUK and post-UTME screening are now available for purchase. Interested applicants should review the information below regarding the university and faculty cutoff points, registration deadline, and application process if they met the JAMB official cut off point