How Lack of Grazing Discourage Cattle Farming in Nigeria

By Shehu Uthman A report by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) revealed that Nigeria’s livestock sector plays a vital role in the economy, contributing about 17% of the agricultural GDP and 5% to the national GDP. However, cattle rearing—being a segment of the broader livestock farming industry—faces numerous challenges that threaten the stability of…

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First-class in the Bag: The Inspiring Story of Abdulrasheed Akare’s Academic Triumph

By Habibullah Temako In the face of daunting academic pressure, particularly at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, one of the Nigeria’s most challenging institutions, there exists an inspiring academic journey of Abdulkareem Abdulrasheed (Akare), a distinguished graduate of Education and Biology from the department of Science and Vocation, faculty of Education and Extension Services. Abdulrasheed Akere,…

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Yusuf Akinteye: Through Ridges of a Single Mother, Akinteye’s Rough Voyage to First Class

By Rasheedat Abidiesin and Habibullah Temako In 2019, on the voyage of academic excellence, Hamad Yusuf Akinteye (Shaggy), a recent first class graduate from the department of Public Administration, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), has unwavering determination to graduate with a first class result since his secondary school days—rise and bright among his colleagues like…

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UDUS-USF Calls for Membership Application

Habibullah Temako reports The University Scholars’ Forum (USF) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) has invited the students within the university community to apply for its membership. The application, according to the flyer released by the association, will be opened on 27th January to 6th February, 2025. Accordingly, aspiring members who are interested must be…

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UDUS Student Union Sympathizes With Students Over Unfortunate Fire Incident

Rasheedat Abidiesin reports The Student Union Caretaker Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has sympathized with students on the unfortunate fire incident that occurred during the course of their journey to school from Ibadan. Recall that The News Digest Press earlier reported the unfortunate fire outbreak which happened around Ogbomosho, Oyo State. The motor conveyed UDUS…

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Amidst Struggling Economy, Nigerian Undergraduates Juggle Academics with Entrepreneurship

By Mutalib Jibril Juggling academics with entrepreneurship is no small feat, but some university students have mastered the art of balancing both. For many, financial independence is a key motivator, while others are driven by a desire to solve pressing problems in their communities. Through resourcefulness, discipline, and time management, they have been able to…

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Kwara Emerging Scholars Forum Conducts Virtual Training on CV Writing

The Kwara Emerging Scholars Forum (KESF), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting academic excellence and research among Kwara state indigenes, recently conducted a virtual training session on crafting a winning curriculum vitae (CV). The training, held on January 26th via Google Meet, aimed to equip KESF members with the necessary skills to write compelling CVs….

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