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2025 Varsity Ranking:

BUK Excels Globally ... Top Nigerian Universities in International Outlook
By Lamara Garba

B ayero University, Kano (BUK) has emerged as

Nigeria's top university in terms of international
outlook, according to the recently released 2025
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
(THE), a renowned UK-based education assessor.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings
are widely recognized as a benchmark of excellence in
higher education, evaluating institutions based on key
performance indicators such as teaching, research,
knowledge transfer, and international outlook.
The rankings, released on October 9, 2024, provide a This achievement underscores BUK's commitment to
comprehensive league table of the world's best fostering global connections, collaboration, and academic
universities, assessing their global performance. excellence.
Notably, BUK scored an impressive 48.8% in international In the overall national ranking, Bayero University came
outlook, surpassing all 274 universities in Nigeria. behind Covenant University who emerged as the first;
Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, secured second Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria came second and
place with a score of 47.4%, closely followed by Covenant Landmark University clinched the third position.
University, which ranked third with 47.2% in the same Others are University of Ibadan, who came fourth,
category. University of Lagos as fifth and BUK came 6th .
On the African continent, BUK ranked 10th in Globally, universities are categorized under band “A”, “B”
international outlook, demonstrating its significant impact and “C.” The top 1000 universities are categorized as band
and global relevance. “A”. In this category, University of Oxford was ranked as
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first, followed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology In comparison, the performance of Bayero University in
as 2nd and Harvard as 3rd. the 2025 ranking has surpassed its performance in the last
Under Band “B,” universities are ranked between 1001 and two rankings of 2023 and 2024.
1200 in which Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria alongside
Landmark University, University of Ibadan and University Reacting to the ranking, the Vice Chancellor, Professor
of Lagos made the list from Nigeria. Sagir Adamu Abbas expressed delight for the
development, explaining that 'as we look ahead to the 2026
In the 2025 global rankings, Bayero University, Kano falls World University Rankings, Bayero University, Kano
in the band “C' ranking taking the lead. management is determined to commit more resources and
Other Universities are Federal University of Technology efforts towards attaining significant improvements and
Akure; Federal University of Technology, Minna; secure higher positions in the global league tables.
University of Benin; University of Ilorin; and University of
According to him this will be achieved through renewed
Nigeria, Nsukka.
investments in infrastructure for cutting-edge teaching and
In the overall five performance indicators, Bayero research in line with the vision of the University to lead in
University, outpaced the other universities in Band “C” inteaching and research. He commended the staff of the
quality of research (52.0) and in International outlook with
university for their commitment and steadfastness for this
a score of 48.8. feat.
See the ranking of the best 21 Nigerian Universities below:
S/N Rank Name Overall Teaching Research Research Industry International
Environment Quality Outlook
1 801-1000 Convenant University 34.5-38.1 23.1 25 51 53.9 47.2
2 1001-1200 Ahmadu Bello University 30.7-34.4 23.1 12.4 55.7 19.8 40.9
3 1001-1200 Landmark University 30.7-34.4 17.3 18.6 60.5 20.7 32.7
4 1001-1200 University of Ibadan 30.7-34.4 30.1 13.4 57.8 20.9 42.5
5 1001-1200 University of Lagos 30.7-34.4 15.7 14.9 64.5 21.5 42.4
6 1201-1500 Bayero University 25.2-30.6 21.1 9.5 52 17.2 48.8
7 1201-1500 Federal University of 25.2-30.6 24.5 10.9 42.4 18.8 45.9
Technology, Akure
8 1201-1500 Federal University of 25.2-30.6 16.4 8.2 47.6 16.5 41.9
Technology, Minna
9 1201-1500 University of Benin 25.2-30.6 18.6 8.6 50.6 17.7 36.6
10 1201-1500 University of Ilorin 25.2-30.6 15.9 9.3 48.7 17.4 40.2
11 1201-1500 University of Nigeria 25.2-30.6 29.5 10.4 36.7 19.2 39.4
Nsukka
12 1501+ Ekiti State University 10.5-25.1 22.9 3.6 13.6 15.9 33.9
13 1501+ Federal University of 10.5-25.1 16.1 9 26.2 23.5 33.1
Agriculture, Abeokuta
14 1501+ Federal University of 10.5-25.1 29 7.3 21.8 23.5 36.7
Technology, Oweri
15 1501+ Federal University of Oye - 10.5-25.1 10.8 8.6 12.6 16 37.7
Ekiti
16 1501+ Ladoke Akintola University 10.5-25.1 14.2 10.5 37 25.3 35.2
of Technology
17 1501+ Lagos State University 10.5-25.1 13.3 9 26.1 17 43.7
18 1501+ Nnamdi Azikwe University 10.5-25.1 23.1 8.2 29 19 34
19 1501+ Obafemi Awolowo 10.5-25.1 19.1 11.7 31.6 36.5 39.3
University
20 1501+ University of Port Harcourt 10.5-25.1 22.7 9 18.2 20.6 34.7
21 1501+ Usmanu Danfodiyo 10.5-25.1 15 8.1 35.7 16 47.4
University, Sokoto
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ACEPHAP Now Household Name in Global Health – Prof. Abbas By Bala G. Abdullahi
The numerous achievements recorded by the Bayero “When the Maradi Reference Teaching Hospital reached
University's Africa Centre of Excellence for Population out to the center for intervention to set-up a Histopathology
Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) in addressing health Laboratory, we accepted and asked them to provide four
challenges has made the Center to become a household personnel to undergo training on how tissue process was
name in the global health, the Vice Chancellor, Professorbeing done. But only two of their staff were trained at
Sagir Adamu Abbas, disclosed. Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for four months. We are
According to him the performances of the Centre has made still expecting the remaining two.”
BUK and in general, Nigeria proud, recalling that just Professor Galadanci revealed that the Center had bought
recently it earned the World Health Organization's (WHO) all the equipment and consumables for setting up the
recognition courtesy of the outcome of its famous E- Histopathology Laboratory, but that the coup d'état that
MOTIVE research work, which addressed the global took place in Niger disrupted the process of supplying the
menace of Postpartum Hemorrhage (bleeding after birth). equipment until recently when the dust settled down.
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Speaking on Monday, 7 October, 2024 when he received In his address, the Chief Medical Director of the Maradi
the Management of Maradi Reference Hospital in his Reference Teaching Hospital, Dr. James Didier, explained
office accompanied by the Management of the ACEPHAP
led by the Director, Professor Hadiza Galadanci.
Professor Abbas, said “I understand you were in
ACEPHAP on a thank you visit for the magnanimous
gesture extended to your Hospital by the center.” I am not
surprised by the positive activities of the Center since it
became a Center of Excellence under the World Bank
ACE-Impact project.”
The Vice Chancellor noted that ACEPHAP had become a
reference point in research and training, adding that, “We
will go to any length to support and stand by the center to
continue to proffer solution to global health challenges.”
In particular, he said he was overwhelmed by the gesture
of ACEPHAP under Professor Galadanci for setting up Team from Maradi Reference Hospital from Republic of Niger
such a magnificent Laboratory for a neighboring in a group photograph with VC and Management
community, adding that, “This is part of Bayero
University's magnanimity of extending its helping hands to that the journey of setting up the Histopathology
neighboring institutions. Laboratory started long time ago. He expressed
appreciations to ACEPHAP for coming to their aid. “The
He assured the visitors the willingness of the management Laboratory is now in full operation since last year thanks to
of the university to enter into collaboration, which would ACEPHAP. He, however, said there was the need for the
culminate into a symbiotic relationship where there would continuous training of staff for optimum and efficient
be mutual benefits. running of the laboratory.
Earlier in her address, the ACEPHAP Director, Professor Dr. Didier said the Hospital chose to seek for assistance
Hadiza Galadanci, told the Vice Chancellor that the visitors from Kano for two reasons: one, for proximity and,
were in the Center for a thank you visit over the Center's secondly, the abundance of skilled and experienced
recent donation of Histopathology Laboratory equipment professionals in health-care delivery. “We remain grateful
to the Hospital. to ACEPHAP and BUK,” he stated.

APPRECIATION FROM PROF. SALIHU LAWAL MALUMFASHI

Department of Islamic Studies and Shari'ah
On behalf of my family, I sincerely thank all the Bayero Central Juma'at Mosque, Katsina state. Others have
University staff and other dignitaries, 'Ulama, Federal phoned or send their good will messages and
and states civil and public servants, members of supplications. I really appreciate the various responses.
business communities and other well-wishers who May the Almighty Allah reward all abundantly, amin.
attended the wedding Fatiha of my daughter, Khadijat Jazakumullahu Khairan.
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Salihu on Friday, 4 of October, 2024 at the Malumfashi
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Medical Laboratory Science Dept. Holds One-Day Seminar on Research Funding

By Fausat A. Opayomi
The Department of Medical Laboratory Science organized integrated current layout protected by country law. He said
a one-day seminar on Research Funding. The seminar took everything under the sun was patentable and a right given
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place on Tuesday 25 September, 2024 at the Mini Theater, by law to exclude others from exploring one's invention.
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Aminu Kano Teaching He said getting intellectual property into the market was
Hospital, Kano. important, so that people would get research output.
The Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Mukadas Akindele, in Prof. Dato said that AI and machine learning could be used
his opening remarks commended the organizers for the in biomedical application, drug discovery, identity pattern
seminar, which he described as apt and timely, saying that and predictive analysis for diagnoses and treatment. He
said to do research was exciting but the end game
important.
According to him, the effects of Artificial Intelligence
could convert fiber from palmnut, regenerative medicine,
tissue engineering and stem therapy, repairing and
replacing tissue damage, heart diseases, diabetes, spinal
cord injury and anti-aging cosmetics, among others
Prof. Gwarzo in his remarks said innovation was key in
research and that the presentation had highlighted issues
and the challenges faced in doing research. He said a lot
could be done in natural herbs on how to reinvigorate the
Participants of the one-day seminar on research funding immune system and urged researchers to specialize on
particular field so as not be “jack of all trades and master of
none.”
members of the BUK academic community had been Prof. Shehu Musa Alhaji, the former Vice Chancellor,
yearning on how intellectual properties could be protected. Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology,
The Guest Lecturer, Prof. Dato, Dr. Mohd Azmi Mohd of Wudil, in his remarks commended the guest speaker for the
the University of Putra Malaysia (UPM) in his knowledge shared. He said being an academic was not only
presentation, titled ''Research Ideas and Intellectual for publication but for research and personal development
Properties (IP) are worth Millions: Will you make a big and doing something that would generate additional
leap,'' said research needed funding and that valuable funds.
research generated income and link to explore research Prof. Jamil Ismail of ACEPHAP said the discussion was
output into commercialization. important because the situation of the country required one
Prof. Dato said innovation increases productivity because to think of how to make extra income, while Prof. Bashir
machine and technology could do ten times or even 20 Bello said universities should have a rethink and that the
times more than humans, saying that innovation and quality and implication of the research should be the focus.
technology needed to be brought to the market and there Dr. Isa Muhammad in his part noted that the lecture was a
was the need to convince the people that it would actually wakeup call for his colleagues and students in different
bring them profit. specializations and that a lot of research and innovation
He said intellectual properties were patent copyright, could be done to combat insecurity and food scarcity
trademark, industrial design, geographical indication and through inter-sectorial collaboration.

BUK Class 2015 Renovates Library of Linguistics & Foreign Language Department
By Fausat A. Opayomi
The Department of Linguistics and Foreign Languages time to attend and disclosed that the faculty would be 60
commissioned its newly renovated library on Wednesday years in November, saying that God willing it would soon
25th September, 2024. The Library was renovated by be upgraded to College of Humanities.
members of Class 2015 of the Department as a giving back The Secretary to the chapter, Muhammad Bashir Amin said
to their Alma Mater. the forum, which recently donated four printing machines
The Dean, Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies (FAIS), to the department, would continue to support it. He also
Prof. Ibrahim Satatima, while speaking at the event, said assured that they would continue to promote education,
there was no boundary to linguistics. He thanked the which he said was one the reasons why they decided to
University Librarian, Dr. Kabiru Dahiru Abbas, for finding renovate the library.

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Also speaking, the Chairman of the Chapter, Alhaji Hassan by assigning a staff from the Main Library to man the
Baita Uba Waru, expressed appreciation to the staff of the newly renovated library.
department who had impacted positively on their lives.
Dr. Sani Ibrahim thanked the staff for their good gesture,
which had motivated them to give back to the department.
He said after his graduation, he discovered that linguistics
was a course that was relevant in all aspects, especially in
dealing with people.
The University Librarian, Dr. Abbas, commended the 2015
chapter for their effort, which was a wakeup call to other
chapters to complement the efforts of the management.
Earlier, the HOD, Linguistics and Foreign Languages, Dr.
Tijjani Shehu Dan Almajiri expressed appreciation to Prof.
Ummulkhair Aminu Dantata, Dr. Maimuna Ismail, Dr. University Librarian, Dr. Kabir Dahiru Abbas cutting a tape
Tahir Ismail and Dr. Isa Inuwa for donating books to the for the commissioning of the renovated Library of Linguistics
library. He also requested the University Librarian to assist and Foreign Languages Department

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Holds Inaugural Student Orientation

As part of its drive to achieve academic excellence and warned that indulging in these behaviors often led to
nurture student-centered learning, the Faculty of distractions, underperformance and potentially academic
Veterinary Medicine at Bayero University, Kano held a failure.
maiden orientation programme on Saturday, September Mallam Zaid Ayuba Alhaji, a former Student Union
28, 2024. The event marked a significant milestone for the Government (SUG) President and the current President of
faculty, which was established in 2020. the Arewa Youth Consultative Council, delivered the
In his opening remarks, the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. second presentation, titled: "Students' Unionism:
Abdussamad Muhammad Abdussamad, underscored the Challenges, Prospects, and Limitations." Drawing from
importance of the orientation. "This event aims to his personal experiences, he spoke about the balance
between academic responsibilities and socio-political
involvement. He shared how he successfully managed a
small business on campus, earning the nickname "Mr.
Kuli-Kuli," and eventually rising to the role of SUG
President. His entrepreneurial spirit and positive student
engagement served as a motivational example for the
attendees.
The Dean, Prof. Abdussamad, delivered another paper,
titled "Peculiarities of the Veterinary Medicine Grading
and Examinations Systems at Bayero University." He
explained the unique aspects of veterinary education at the
University, including weighting courses, continuous
assessments and oral exams conducted by external
examiners. These systems, he noted, presented specific
Participants of the inaugural orientation ceremony
challenges that students must navigate. He encouraged the
students to adapt to this rigorous academic structure,
emphasizing that success within the University would
introduce you to our faculty, outline the academic pave the way for their future careers as veterinarians.
expectations, and highlight the resources available to
Dr. Bakari Ado Hussaini, the Sub-Dean Facilities and
support you on your journey," he stated. Prof. Abdussamad
Environment, presented two vital papers, titled:
provided a brief history of the faculty, emphasizing its
"Challenges Associated with the Use and Utilization of
mission to produce veterinarians of the highest ethical and
Facilities at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, BUK" and
professional standards. He also stressed the need for open
"Personal Health Management: Strategies and Sanitation
communication between staff and students as a
Imperatives." Dr. Hussaini emphasized the importance of
cornerstone for a supportive learning environment.
the proper use of the faculty's facilities, including
The first two presentations centered on the social aspects of laboratories and lecture halls, and provided hygiene
student life. Dr. Sani Saidu Ibrahim delivered a paper, practices and sanitation strategies that students should
titled:"Anti-Drugs, Anti-Exam Malpractices, Anti- adopt both on and off campus. He urged the students to
Cultism, and Other Anti-Social Behaviours," where he prioritize cleanliness and personal health for academic and
cautioned students against academic and social vices. He personal success.
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Mallam Salahuddeen Haruna Bello, the Faculty Officer, Dr. Ahmad Kabir Maigari, the Faculty Examinations
c o n t r i b u t e d t o t h e o r i e n t a t i o n w i t h a p a p e r, Officer, presented a paper, titled "The Roles and
titled:"Academic and Administrative Structures of the Responsibilities of Level Coordinators for Academic and
Faculty as they Affect the Day-to-Day Interactions of Social Lives of Students." He explained that level
Students with the Faculty." He outlined the administrative coordinators served as key resources for students, guiding
organization of the faculty and advised students on how to them academically and socially from entry into the
efficiently navigate administrative processes. Mallam University until graduation. Dr. Maigari emphasized that
Bello also provided critical advice on maintaining security coordinators were responsible for managing academic
consciousness within the faculty and the wider University records and ensuring students stay informed about
community. University policies and procedures.
In his presentation, Prof. Sani Abdullahi Shehu, the Deputy Dr. Bashir Hassan from the University SIWES office
Dean, compared veterinary medicine to other medical delivered a presentation on "SIWES Programme: The
fields in his paper, titled "Demands/Expectations and Roles of Students, University Supervisors, and the
Pressures Associated with Veterinary Medical Training Industry." He explained that the SIWES programme,
Programme Vis-à-Vis Other Academic Programmes in the established in 1970, was designed to bridge the gap
University." He highlighted that veterinary medicine cover between theoretical knowledge and the practical skills
a broader scope than human medicine, requiring needed at the workplace. Dr. Hassan urged students to take
knowledge across six different animal species. He urged the programme seriously, reminding them to be
students to develop a genuine passion for animals and ambassadors for the University while undertaking industry
animal welfare, which was essential for success in this attachments.
challenging field.

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NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS HONOURS PROF. AARON ABOSHIO

By Abubakar Yusuf
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Kabuga Branch
In his message, the Dean Faculty of Engineering, Bayero
has held a reception in honour of its immediate past
University, Professor M. S. Abubakar congratulated
Chairman, Professor Aaron Aboshio of Civil Engineering
Professor Aboshio for the promotion.
Department, Bayero University,
He said considering his hard work and
Kano. Professor Aboshio was
dedication, Professor Aboshio's
recently elevated to the rank of
promotion to the rank of Professor did
Professor of Structural Engineering.
not come as a surprise.
The occasion took place on
The Head of Civil Engineering
Thursday, 26th September, 2024 to
Department, Dr M. N. Ibrahim
rejoice with him over his recent
described the promotion of Professor
promotion.
Aboshio as a great achievement to the
In his remarks, the Chairman of the department. While thanking him for his
society, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim contribution to the development of the
said the reception was organized to department, he urged him to maintain
congratulate Professor Aboshio over the tempo.
his academic achievements,
Responding, the celebrant, Professor
especially the role he is playing in the
Aaron Aboshio thanked the Nigerian
development of the society and the
Society of Engineers (NSE) Kabuga
society general.
Branch for organizing the reception in
He urged Prof Aboshio to continue his honour. He also thanked his family,
the positive works he was doing for friends, his students and other well-
PROF. AARON ABOSHIO
humanity and thanked the organizing wishers who attended the occasion.
committee for a job well done.

SEMINARS
The Department of Political Science, in Supervisor: Prof. Kabir Tahir Hamid
collaboration with The International Institute of Internal Examiner: Prof. Binta Tijjani Jibril
Islamic Thought Nigeria (IIITN) Candidate II: Liman-Iyal Zubairu
Cordially invites members of the University Community to (SPS/19/MIF/00024)
a Topic: Sukuk Investment and Housing Availability in
1- Day Seminar on Kaduna State, Nigeria: Lesson from Malaysia.
Feminism Islam and the Muslim Women Supervisor: Prof. Kabiru Isa Dandago
Organized by the Department of Political Science in Reviewer: Prof. Aminu Kado Kurfi
collaboration with the International Institute of Islamic Candidate III: Halidu Mohammed Abubakar
Thought, Kano Office (SPS/20/MIF/00005)
Chairman: Prof. Maikano Madaki Dean, Faculty of Topic: Effects of Salam Contract on Financing Agriculture
Scocial Science in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State-Nigeria.
Speakers: Supervisor: Dr. M. A. Daneji
1. Prof. Juwairiyya Badamasuiy Reviewer: Dr. Muhammad I. Abdullahi
2. Dr. Khadija Sanusi Gumbi Candidate IV: Hashim Husaini Adam
Discussants: (SPS/20/MIF/00006)
1. Dr. Hafsat Yahaya Yakasai Topic: Assessment for Effectiveness of Islamic Price
2. Dr. Sani Safiyanu Mechanisms in Controlling Inflation and Unemployment: A
Convener: Dr. Sa'du Ahmad Dukawa, National Case Study of Kano State
Coordinator IIITN Supervisor: Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Abdullahi
Host: Prof. Abdulmalik Auwal, Head, Department of Reviewer: Prof. Shehu Usman Rano Aliyu
Political Science Candidate V: Aminu Marwana Manladan
Time:10am prompt (SPS/20/MIF/00017)
Date: October 14, 2024 Topic: An Exposition of some Unlawful Business
Transactions in Islamic Financial Contracts.
International Institute of Islamic Banking and Supervisor: Prof. Aminu Kado Kurfi
Finance: M.Sc. IBF Internal/Proposal Defense Reviewer: Dr. Rashida Lawal
Candidate I: Kabiru Nafiu (SPS/17/MIF/00003) Chairman: Prof. Usman Muhammad Shu'aib
Topic: Factors Affecting the Willingness of Bayero Date: Thursday 17th October, 2024
University Staff to Patronize Islamic Pension Scheme. Venue: IIIBF Conference Room
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against participating in any loan scheme online or offline. Participation is at the staff's own risk.
This is to avoid dubious financial practices.

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