x

Kano Exco Renames KUST After Aliko Dangote

By Jabiru Hassan, Kano.

Kano state Executive Council has approved the renaming of Kano state University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudil.

The state commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, who revealed this in a statement on Saturday, said the development followed recommendation by the university’s visitation Panel.

He stated that institution is now to be called Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUST), Wudil.

Malam Garba further explained that the approval has been transmitted to the state House of Assembly to study the relevant laws establishing the university for amendment.

Most of the Kano residents that have a chats with our correspondent said that the decision was quite interesting because Aliko Dangote is one of the best person that contribute towards the rapid development of the institution and many other philanthropic activities in education sector.

Hot this week

EFCC Arraigns Former Federal University Dutsinma VC Over Alleged N19.7m Bribery

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned...

NDLEA Seizes 7,746 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs, Arrests 339 Suspects in Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency...

China, Nigeria Celebrate 2026 Chinese New Year, 55 Years of Diplomatic Ties

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria on Saturday hosted a...

Falz Slams Government Over Kwara Massacre, Cites Misplaced Priorities

Nigerian rapper and social activist Folarin Falana, popularly known...

Turkey: Osimhen Becomes Galatasaray’s Fourth-Highest Scoring Foreign Player [Top 5]

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen on Sunday etched his name...

The Future of Nigeria–China Relations: Partnership or Dependency?

By Solomon Iliya JeffreyThe relationship between Nigeria and China...

Kogi Poly Gets New Rector as Prof. Ogbo Hands Over to Prof. Avidime

Professor Salihu Sanusi Avidime has formally assumed office as...

Gov. Otti Approves Boards for Abia State Roads Fund, Rural Access Roads Agency, Lottery Board

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the constitution...

Bomb Scare Disrupts Activities at Bayelsa Secretariat, Police Arrest Suspect

Activities were disrupted at the Bayelsa State Civil Service...

225 Bayelsa Public Schools Receive Science Laboratory Equipment, Drawing Desks

No fewer than 225 public secondary schools and five...

NSPRI Trains Agro-Processors on Post-Harvest Management, Value Addition in Kano

The Nigeria Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) has begun...

Kogi Government Warns Churches Against Violating Security Protocols Amid Anti-Crime Drive

The Kogi State Government has warned that churches operating...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img