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SU Elcom Releases Eligibility Criteria for 2023 Elections

Abdulkadir Sofiullahi reports    The Students’ Union Electoral Committee(Elcom) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has Tuesday, 30th May released the eligibility criteria for the 2022/2023 academic session Students’ Union elections. This was contained in a circular signed by the Chairman of the Elcom, Bashir Muhammad Achida. According to the circular, every member of the union…

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Artificial Intelligence as a Friend to Education.

By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are undeniably transforming various sectors, and education is no exception. The potential of AI to remake education is vast, offering many advantages that can significantly enhance the learning experience for students and educators. By adding AI tools thoughtfully into the curriculum, educators can help students navigate the complexities…

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Three Digest Reporters, Three Other UDUS Journalists Win Campus Reporter Awards

  Shereefdeen Ahmad reports  Three journalists of the News Digest Press, Abdulwasiu Olookoba, a 400-level law student, Abdulwaheed Sofiullah, a 400-level student of English Education and Abdulwasiu Mujeeb, a graduate of law at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have won the  Next-Gen Campus Reporter Awards.   Recall that the News Digest Press reported how the student-journalists…

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UDUS SUG to Hold Workout Sessions

Habeeb Olokooba reports The Students’ Union Government of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has set to organize workout sessions. The sessions, in partnership with the UDUS Fitness Team and the Director of Sports, will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the first semester break. According to a memo released on Sunday, 27th August through the…

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How Illiteracy Affects our Society

By Yasir Aladodo Illiteracy, defined as the inability to read or write, has far-reaching consequences for society, affecting various aspects of social, economic, and cultural life. One significant impact of illiteracy is the strain it places on education systems. When a substantial portion of the population is illiterate, it burdens educational resources and infrastructure, necessitating…

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Update Your Profile if Your ID Is Not Produced —Dean Students Affairs Tells 2019 Admitted Undergraduates

The Dean of Students Affairs of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Professor Umar Aliyu, has urged students admitted in the 2019/2020 academic session whose school identity cards are not produced to update their profile on the students’ portal. Recall that the management has directed faculty officers of the university to collect students identification cards at the…

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Call for Entries!

The leading press outlet at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, The News Digest Press is receiving entries for its 2023 writing contest. Topic: The Antidote of 21st Century: Skill or Degree? Eligibility: Participants must be a student from any higher institution in Northwestern Nigeria Modalities: Entry must be a minimum of 700 words and 1,200 words…

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