Federal University Birnin Kebbi

📢 CALL FOR PAPERS!

The Faculty of Social & Management Sciences, Federal University Birnin Kebbi invites academics, researchers, and students to its 2nd National Conference as follows:

🗓 19th – 23rd October, 2026
📍 Physical & Virtual Presentation

🌍 Theme:
Repositioning Nigeria for Sustainable Development

📌 Abstract Deadline: 31st July, 2026
📌 Full Paper Deadline: 30th September, 2026

Be part of the discourse shaping Nigeria’s future through research, innovation, and policy dialogue.

📧 Submission: [email protected]

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NUC accredits 11 programmes in FUBK

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NUC accredits 11 FUBK programmes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited 11 academic programmes for the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), following the October/November 2025 accreditation exercise conducted by the commission.

The development is contained in a statement by the institution’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Mr Jamilu Magaji, issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi.

Mr Magaji said the accreditation followed the October/November 2025 exercise conducted by the commission.

He added that the outcome was conveyed in a letter dated April 7, 2026, and signed by the NUC Director of Accreditation, Engr. Abraham Chundusu, on behalf of the Executive Secretary.

According to him, the accredited programmes cover undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Masters in Accounting and M.Sc. Accounting and Finance.

Others are Accounting, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics with Electronics, and Geography, all of which received full accreditation.

Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Muhammad Zaiyan-Umar, expressed delight over the outcome, noting that the accreditation reaffirms FUBK’s growing academic reputation and dedication to excellence.

“This success is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our academic and administrative staff, the support of the University’s Governing Council, and the commitment of our staff and students.

“We remain focused on building a strong and reputable university that meets global standards,” he said.

(Signed)
Jamilu M. Magaji
Head Information and Public Relations
April 22, 2026

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Good news:

Dr. Murtala Muhammad Dandare of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, CHS-FUBK has been appointed as Executive Secretary, Kebbi State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KECHEMA) by His Excellency, Governor Nasir Idris.

Dr. Murtala Dandare is the immediate past Chairman of NMA, Kebbi State.

This appointment reflects the growing strides and impact of FUBK staff beyond the University.

Congratulations and best wishes.

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🎓 You Are Invited!

The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Prof. MZ Umar, cordially invites the University community and the general public to the:

📚 4th Inaugural Lecture titled: Invisible Enemies, Visible Losses: A Lifetime of Confronting Fungal Threats to Nigerian Agriculture and Public Health, by Prof. Kasimu Shehu (Professor of Plant Pathology and Mycology) Department of Biological Sciences FUBK.

🎖️ Under the Chairmanship of:
Prof. Muhammad Zaiyan Umar
Vice Chancellor, Federal University Birnin Kebbi

📅 Date: Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: SLH2 Lecture Theatre, Main Campus

🌱 Join us as we explore groundbreaking insights into fungal threats affecting agriculture and public health in Nigeria.