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Katsayal Restate FUTD’s Committement To RUT, RANTU Project On Sustainable Transport Environment
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Prof. Umar Adam Katsayal, has affirmed the institution’s commitment to the Russian University of Transport (RUT), and Russian-African Network of Transport University (RANTU) project on sustainable transport environment.
Prof. Katsayal gave the affirmation at a two-day summit titled “Russian-African Network of Transport University (RANTU)” organized by the Ministry of Transportation of the Russian Federation and Russian University of Transport (RUT), in Moscow, Russia.
The VC in his efforts to increase the visibility of FUTD, establish contacts, partnerships and collaborations, in his presentation tittled: “Russian-African Network Transport University Project: Commitment of the Federal University of Transportation, Daura – Nigeria”, showcased the young University’s vision, mission, academic programmes being offered, focus, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
According to him, the University research focuses on transportation systems optimization; transport infrastructure development; logistics and supply chain management; transport policy and planning; and intelligent transportation systems.
Other research focus areas as stated by Prof. Katsayal include, environmental sustainability; public transport systems, transport safety and security; human capital development, and innovation in transportation technology and entrepreneurship.
He further spoke about the potential areas of collaboration with intending partners to include: emerging technologies and green energy; intelligent transport system; transport security; public transportation access; logistics management; health and safety in transportation; smart pipeline systems and data management system.
He also highlighted some of the challenges of the University to include: infrastructure development; shortage of skilled personnel in the areas of transport technology; limited research funding; rapid technological advancement.
He emphasized that the University’s commitment to the RUT and the RANTU Project particularly on curriculum mapping and development; staff and students exchange programme; joint graduate top-up programmes; joint research and publications; capacity building and training as well as joint construction and consulting projects in African countries will result in a sustainable transport environment in Nigeria, Africa.
The RUT, RANTU project is an inter-regional project which aimed at combining the potential of 19 transport educational institutions in Russia and African Universities that are either specialised in transportation or they are offering transport-related programmes, into a single educational network for the development of a sustainable transport environment, training of qualified personnel, and scientific and expert support of joint initiatives in the field of transport infrastructure.
It is also aimed at developing partnerships between educational institutions, governments, and companies, popularize Russian transport education, and expanded scientific and technical cooperation with African countries.
The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, was represented at the event by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Hon. Prof. Umar Adam Katsayal, mni and the Director Academic Planning and Monitoring, Prof. Ahmad Abubakar.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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