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  • Emir Sanusi returns to school, secures law admission at Kano varsity

    Emir Sanusi returns to school, secures law admission at Kano varsity

    The Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been granted a special admission into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Common Law and Sharia programme at the Northwest University, Kano.

    Northwest University, Kano is a state-owned tertiary institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including law, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

    The approval was conveyed in an official letter dated January 12, 2026 by the Head of Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records of the university, Jafaru Muhammad, for the Registrar of the institution.

    According to the letter posted by former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, on his X handle, the special admission followed an application submitted by the Emir approved after he satisfied the university’s requirements for special consideration.

    The letter stated that the admission places him at Level 200 in the Faculty of Law, with effect from the 2024/2025 academic session.

    “With reference to your application for special admission into this University, I write to convey the University approval of your admission into Northwest University, Kano after satisfying the University requirements for special consideration.

    “Accordingly, you have been accepted for admission into LL.B. Common Law and Sharia degree programme in the Faculty of Law, Level 200, with effect from 2024/2025 Academic Session.,” the letter stated.

    The institution noted that the admission is subject to the Emir’s compliance with the rules and regulations contained in the Northwest University Student Handbook.

  • Northwest University commences 2025/2026 admissions

    Northwest University commences 2025/2026 admissions

    Northwest University, Sokoto, one of Nigeria’s newest private institutions, has announced the commencement of admissions into its various programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session following the full accreditation of its courses.

    The admission covers programmes across five faculties and the College of Health Sciences, including Medicine (MBBS), Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography, Physiotherapy, Public Health, and Environmental Health.

    In the Faculty of Computing and Sciences, prospective students can apply for Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Industrial Mathematics, and Physics with Electronics.

    According to the Registrar, Alhaji Umar Musa Garun Baba, the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences is offering courses such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Mass Communication, Public Relations, and Information and Media Studies.

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    Other available programmes include Library and Information Science, Educational Management, Educational Technology, Special Education, Computer Science Education, and Social Studies Education under the Faculty of Education, while the Faculty of Law will admit candidates into its LLB programme.

    The Registrar noted that candidates seeking admission through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) must have chosen Northwest University as their first choice and scored a minimum of 150 marks. For direct entry, applicants are required to possess at least an A-level qualification with credit passes.

    He urged interested applicants and parents to visit the university’s permanent site at Kalambaina, along BUA Cement Company Road, for more details or contact the Public Relations Office via 08060951011 and 09060448181.