By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Omniverse, a convergence platform for the brightest minds across African innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship will launch its inaugural Summit in Lagos, Nigeria, TheNewsZenith reports. APO Group said in a statement mailed to TheNewsZenith that the platform is co-created with Innovation Support Network (ISN) as an ecosystem partner. ISN, it added, is […]
The two-day public hearing in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) begins on Thursday. The South African government brought the case against Israel on Dec. 29, accusing it of “genocidal acts” in its assaults on Gaza. Palestinians and pro-Palestine campaigners around the world are hoping the ICJ might […]
South Africa says it will “unilaterally” complete the genocide case it filed against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). It advised Arab and Islamic countries to avoid formally joining it (South Africa) in the lawsuit due to time constraints. And because the South African government has the comprehensive political will and necessary experience. […]
From Our Correspondent Kibaku Area Development Association urged the Federal Government to strengthen security against terrorist attacks in Chibok community in Borno State. The FCT Chairman of the association, Mr Mutah Nkeki, made the call at a news briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The briefing is on the recent terrorist attacks on some Chibok communities […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced the unbundling of the Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication programme into three new specialised areas of study. The Executive Secretary of NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje, announced the unbundling in a letter addressed to the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) […]
From Abdulfatah Babatunde Investing in human capital development and staff motivation remain the best ways of repositioning the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), its CEO, Khalil Suleiman Halilu said. These, Halilu said, would propel the agency into a powerhouse of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) on the global scene. NASENI boss made […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government is reviewing the conditions and procedures for the sale of houses under the National Housing Programme (NHP). The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mamuda Mamman, announced this in a press statement at the weekend in Abuja. “The ministry is currently in the process […]
By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says the state recorded 1,461 emergency incidents in 2023. Mr Nosa Okunbor, the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of LASEMA, announced this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Sunday in Lagos. According to Okunbor, it is the statutory responsibility of LASEMA to respond, […]
The Somali National Army (SNA), with support from international partners, killed 76 al-Shabab militants and injured several. This is following two-day operations in the Mudug region of central Somalia, officials said on Sunday. The SNA Chief, Ibrahim Sheikh Muhidin, said senior al-Shabab commanders were among the dead during the military onslaught against the al-Qaida-linked terrorist […]
From Our Correspondent The Nigeria Police have arrested three suspects in connection with a case of conspiracy, cyberstalking and threat to life. TheNewsZenith reports that this reaffirms the Force’s commitment to ensuring improved digital and physical safety of Nigerians. Parading the suspects (name withheld) at the weekend in Abuja, the Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi gave […]