The Vice Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN), Professor Ajith Kumar V. V, has announced that the institution will hold its 4th Convocation Ceremony, celebrating eight years of academic excellence, innovation, and social impact.

Prof. Ajith made this known during a press briefing held ahead of the ceremony held at the university’s campus in Kano, where he reflected on the university’s remarkable progress since its establishment in 2018. “This event marks another milestone in our journey of delivering quality education, enriching minds, and shaping the future of young Nigerians,” he stated.

According to the Vice Chancellor, Skyline University Nigeria was founded with a mission to provide world-class, value-based education that empowers students with the knowledge, skills, and moral grounding needed to lead in a globalized world. “From our humble beginnings with two schools the School of Science and Information Technology (SSIT) and the School of Arts, Management and Social Sciences (SAMSS) we have now expanded into five schools, including the Schools of Legal Studies, Basic Medical Sciences, and Postgraduate Studies,” he added.

Prof. Ajith explained that the university currently offers a wide range of programs, including degrees in Law, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Physiotherapy, as well as Master’s and Ph.D. programs designed to promote professional and academic advancement.

Highlighting the institution’s achievements, the Vice Chancellor emphasized Skyline’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through the RMK Empowerment Program, which trained 1,000 teachers under the Teachers’ Empowerment Certification Program, 100 youths and women in hospitality, and 50 entrepreneurs under the Digital Literacy and ICE Program. “We are also partnering with the World Bank’s IDEAS Project to train 1,000 Nigerian youths in ICT, web design, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity,” he revealed.

On international partnerships, Prof. Ajith announced that Skyline University signed four new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the 2024–2025 academic year with prestigious global institutions, including Keele University in the United Kingdom and Sheridan College in Canada. “These collaborations focus on student exchange and joint academic development, reinforcing our commitment to global learning and internationalization,” he said.

He further disclosed that the National Universities Commission (NUC) had granted approval for seven new part-time undergraduate programs, including B.Sc. International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Mass Communication, and Computer Science & Information Systems. “This expansion provides flexible learning opportunities for professionals seeking advancement without compromising work or family life,” Prof. Ajith explained.

According to him, all programs under the School of Basic and Medical Sciences also received full accreditation during the academic year, reaffirming Skyline University’s status as a fully accredited institution by the NUC.

On student development, Prof. Ajith listed several events organized to enhance learning experiences, including CEO Lecture Series, Guest Lectures, the First Career Fair, and Skyline TEDx, where students showcasedspeaking skills and thought leadership shared stage with invited international guest speakers.

The last surviving wife of Nigeria’s first democratically elected President, Hajiya Sutura Shehu Shagari, has passed on.

In a statement signed by Captain Bala Muhammad Shagari, the son of the former President, he announced that the last surviving spouse of late President Shagari passed away today at 3:00 PM.

Captain Bala Shagari described late Hajiya Sutura as a woman of humility and trustworthiness, and a good mother and grandmother.

Nigerian Tracker reports that late President Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, who ruled Nigeria from 1979 to 1983, died seven years ago on December 28, 2018, at the age of 93.

The Director General of the National Productivity Center Dr Baffa Babba Danagundi has said he will not be part of a conspiracy to discredit Senator Barau Jibrin over Senate’s decision to halt screening of Engineer Abdullahi Ramat as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission,NERC.

Ramat’s name was forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu in October but the upper legislative chamber is yet to screen and confirm his appointment as stipulated by the enabling law.

A group led by one Alwan Hassan had pointed accusing fingers at the Deputy senate President Barau Jibrin and Nasiru Gawuna for the delay in the screening.

Dr. Baffa Babba Dan Agundi swore by God that he  will mention the names of those who came to him to join the campaign of columny against Senator Barau Jibrin if They continue to discredit the ranking Senator.

This incident prompted Ramat’s supporters to organize a press conference to express their views on the matter.

Baffa Babban Dan Agundi was also contacted to join in such an incident to smear Senator Barau Jibrin’s reputation on this issue of rejecting the nomination of Engineer Ramat by the Senate of Nigeria.

Danagundi said even though he belongs to the Gawuna-Garo political camp, Senator Barau Jibrin is a politician with dignity and therefore must be respected.

” Senator Barau is not at fault in this accusation.He like other senators learned about what happened in the Senate just like every member.I.will not be part of any conspiracy to discredit Senator Barau Jibrin,” said he.