Tazkiyah University: Nigeria gets first female-only varsity Story by Jessica Mbamah  In a historic move for gender equity and faith-based education, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted a licence to Tazkiyah University, Nigeria’s first female-only Islamic university dedicated to Muslim women. Located in Zaria, Kaduna State, the institution aims to provide a safe and values-driven academic environment for women who prefer faith-centered learning. The approval, which came alongside eight other new private institutions, marks a watershed in women’s education in Nigeria. But beyond the institutional breakthrough, the development spotlights the man behind the...