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Education: Swedish Embassy, Nacabs Polytechnic signs MOU on Digital Technology in Akwanga
Education: Swedish Embassy, Nacabs Polytechnic signs MOU on Digital Technology in Akwanga
By: Sam Kayode, Lafiya
A memorandum of understanding MOU has been signed between the Swedish Embassy in Nigeria and Nacabs Polytechnic Akwanga to enable the institution to transit from analog to digital technology.
The MOU signed over the weekend will assist the school to migrate completely from analogue to digital technology and equally update the learning facilities of the twenty year old institution by the Embassy.
Speaking with Our Correspondent after the ceremony, Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria Grand Carl-Michael said that a non-governmental organization based in sweeten involved in building capacity in education “Schooltry” equally signed the MOU on behalf of the Embassy to connect students, parents and other organizations to the internet.
Grand said that the program slated to start very soon is not restricted only to engineering but many other faculties and departments will benefit from the package when it is completed.
“Schooltry found Nacabs and there was an agreement between the Swedish Embassy to ensure that we give back to the society what we can to enhance the educational sector in Nigeria”. Said the Ambassador to Nigeria while speaking with newsmen in Akwanga.
Grand told newsmen that the MOU will last for the first five years and the bench marks in the settings of the school internet hub and all the equipment will be adjusted to digital formats to the benefit of the students.
Also speaking, the proprietor, David Abuluya said that “the establishment of the institution is long term but stringent measures will be placed to ensure that the best is achieved in the next twenty years”
On the journey of 20 years, Abuluya went on “We have tried our best and do not compromise standard which is why our students are leading everywhere they go.
“In the last 20 years it has gladdened our hearts when we hear that our students are doing well. You asked about our lowest point, in the journey so far, I can tell you that our lowest point so far is finance but God has seen us through.
“We have spent about 20 years in the analog system and we need to move to something better now, which is why we are launching an endowment fund of N200m to back up our desire for the next level.
“Indeed it’s not easy for someone to leave where he is getting his daily bread. It’s true we lost some good hands but our doors are always open which is why some left and came back to beg to stay and be content with what we give to them. We may not be the best but we are trying our best.
On computer studies in the institution, Abuluya said ” we have so many students in computer science. They have graduated and some have gone out to foreign lands. We have capable personnel doing the job and they are meeting up with the expectations of the national board for technical Education note which is why I can tell you that we are very ready for the latest technology coming to us.
The Proprietor commended the Swedish Embassy for the collaboration with the institution adding that it was a big achievement that Nacabs was the first place and the second indigenous Polytechnic in northern Nigeria to receive such benefits.
Speaking on support from the government he said, ” I commend the Governor Abdulahi Sule for sponsoring many candidates into this institution. He is a man that believes in the education system of this country and keeps his words when it comes to education.
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“We are hoping that he and many friends we have would be involved when we are launching our endowment fund to a tune of 200m which would be used to build the computer hub and many more facilities in the school.
“This place will be another world in the next ten years; we do hope the world will change things. Research will surely take place in the centre for research in the institution.” Said Abuluya.
Presenting a paper during the occasion, Don of engineering from the Federal University of Agriculture, Professor Donald Adigizi noted that e-learning can drastically breach the gaps in the education system in the country.
Adgizi who spoke on the topic “Digital Migration Education: Panacea for Contemporary Emergencies in Teaching and Learning, posited that Nacabs should be made a centre of e learning in the zone and the country at large.
The Don maintained that Nacabs is the right choice for young people in the north at a time like this when young people are longing for empowerment to make themselves useful in the society.
He called on well-meaning Nigerians including the Alumni to rise up to the occasion in the name of further development of their Alma Mata.
The lecturer maintained further that the sad incidence of lock down due to the dreaded covid 19 disease indicated that without e-learning “complication of academic programs in Higher institutions as at when due is a mirage hence 3-5 years academic program will end up in 7 year.
“E learning can drastically bridge this gap. An entire one semester of between 20- 40 hours can be covered within one to two weeks. I have been covering 40 hours of lectures in the University of Port Harcourt for post graduate students through e-learning. It has been very effective.
A N200m appeal fund was launched 9n behalf of the program which he said would be dedicated to the Governor of Nasarawa state Eng Abdulahi Sule.
Highlights of the occasion was the signing of the MOU between Nacabs and the Swedish Embassy in Nigeria
Education: Swedish Embassy, Nacabs Polytechnic signs MOU on Digital Technology in Akwanga
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Breaking News: Less Than 48 Hours After ₦100 Million Endowment, Summit University Secures Full ICAN Accreditation for Accounting Programme
Breaking News: Less Than 48 Hours After ₦100 Million Endowment, Summit University Secures Full ICAN Accreditation for Accounting Programme
By: Michael Mike
In a momentous week for Summit University, Offa, the institution has recorded a double milestone that cements its position as a rising star in Nigeria’s higher education landscape. Less than 48 hours after receiving a transformative ₦100 million endowment from the Isiaq Family Foundation (IFF) to boost accounting education, the University has secured full accreditation for its Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Accounting programme from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
This landmark accreditation follows the recommendation of the Students’ Affairs Committee and was formally approved by the Council of the Institute, having confirmed that the University met all stipulated criteria for assessment. The next accreditation visit by ICAN is scheduled for the 2027/2028 academic session.
The announcement comes as a proud validation of the University’s commitment to academic and professional excellence. It confirms that the Accounting programme at Summit University has not only achieved national benchmarks but is poised to produce graduates who are fully equipped for global relevance in the dynamic world of finance and accounting.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu, praised the timing and significance of the dual developments. “This is divine alignment. The recognition by ICAN, coming so soon after the extraordinary endowment by the Isiaq Family Foundation, sends a clear message that Summit University is on the path of greatness. These back-to-back milestones reinforce our resolve to deliver top-tier education and nurture future leaders in the accounting profession.”
Earlier this week, during the 11th Triennial Conference of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria held in Abeokuta, the Isiaq Family Foundation, led by Alhaji Kola Isiaq-Balogun, announced a ₦100 million endowment continue aimed at transforming accounting education at Summit University. The endowment includes annual scholarships for students, the establishment of a Professorial Chair in Accounting, a dedicated research grant, the development of an Accounting Technology Laboratory (AccTech Lab), and awards for the best graduating students. Provisions were also made for solar-powered energy and internet connectivity to support uninterrupted digital access for learning.
The dual developments have been hailed by the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, founders of the University, as a testament to their vision of academic and moral excellence. They reflect not only the growing confidence in the University’s academic direction but also the power of collaboration between philanthropic vision and institutional ambition.
Summit University stands proud in this historic moment—propelled by a generous endowment and fortified by national accreditation—ready to shape the future of accounting education in Nigeria and beyond. As part of its unwavering commitment to producing industry- and community-fitted graduates, the University prioritises the acquisition of seven transformative skills that define its unique educational model.
These include proficiency in ICT and Artificial Intelligence, deep understanding of Financial Literacy, and the nurturing of Acadopreneurship—an innovative blend of academic excellence and entrepreneurial thinking. Students are also grounded in history, heritage, and storytelling skills, empowered with knowledge in Clean and Renewable Energy, and cultivated to become responsible Global Citizens. Through this holistic approach, Summit University is not only building capable professionals but also shaping visionary leaders for national development and global relevance.
Breaking News: Less Than 48 Hours After ₦100 Million Endowment, Summit University Secures Full ICAN Accreditation for Accounting Programme
UNIMAID Student Drowns in Gwange River, Another Rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic drowning incident has claimed the life of a University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) student, while another was rescued after they went swimming at the Gwange River Bank in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 14, 2025, around 7:00 p.m., when two UNIMAID students, identified as Abafras Abdiel from the Department of Forestry and Silas Sule from the Department of Geology, went to the Gwange River Bank behind ECWA Church for a swim.
While diving, both students drowned in the river, prompting an emergency response. A combined rescue team, including the police, divers, and fire service personnel, was immediately mobilized to the scene.
The rescue team managed to retrieve both victims and rushed them to the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri. While Abafras Abdiel was admitted for treatment, Silas Sule was unfortunately certified dead by doctors. His body has since been deposited at the hospital for autopsy and further investigations.
The authorities have urged students and residents to exercise caution when engaging in activities near water bodies, especially during the dry season, when river currents can be unpredictable.
UNIMAID Student Drowns in Gwange River, Another Rescued
Federal University Gusau: A 300-level student died in a bandit’s den in Zamfara
By: Our Reporter
This is truly heartbreaking. Zarah Abubakar Shehu, a 21-year-old 300-level student at Federal University Gusau, was abducted along with her two siblings by bandits in the early hours of Sunday, November 3, 2024, from their home in the Damba area of Gusau, Zamfara State.
The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of ₦35 million for their release. After much struggle, the family managed to gather ₦10 million, which the kidnappers agreed to accept. However, even after receiving the money, they still refused to release Zarah. Instead, they demanded four motorcycles (Boza) and four cartons of engine oil.
Zarah and her siblings spent four months in captivity. When all the items were finally gathered, the kidnappers’ leader was informed. He then called his men to check on the captives. To everyone’s horror, his men responded that only two children remained; one of them, Zarah, had passed away and had already been buried two days earlier.
Zarah was the only daughter of her mother, making her loss even more devastating. Her passing is not just a tragedy for her family but a heartbreaking reflection of the ongoing insecurity in Zamfara State and the pain that countless families endure.
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