From Our Correspondent Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its technological advancements, product innovations and interventions in various sectors of the economy. TheNewsZenith reports that Gbajabiamila gave the commendation during a familiarisation visit to the agency’s office on Thursday […]
By Our Correspondent The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) is set to hold the 22nd edition of its annual Marathon Bible Reading (MBR). TheNewsZenith reports the programme will take place in Lagos and 21 other states nationwide. It will take place from Monday, Aug. 26 to Friday, August 30. The General Secretary/CEO of BSN, Pastor […]
By Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University, Prof. Fatimah Tahir, has emphasized the importance of training academic staff on the best approach to writing grant-winning proposals. TheNewsZenith reports that Tahir made the remarks at a training workshop on writing grant-winning Concept Notes and Proposals for the academic staff of the university, […]
The United States has accused Iran of launching cyber attacks on the presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and targeting US voters. It said added the cyber attacks were with influence operations designed to exacerbate political division. The assessment from the FBI and other federal agencies marks the first time the US government has […]
By Opeyemi Muhammed The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Lagos State Area Unit has expressed delight as Nigeria came second in the Grand Finale of the Al-Fourqane International Qur’an Competition in Abidjan, Cote de Voire. TheNewsZenith reports that MSSN, representing Nigeria, trailed behind Cote de Voire, the host country and winner of the competition. […]
From Our Correspondent The Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, Prof. Olayinka Ramota Karim has received two prestigious awards for outstanding leadership and service. TheNewsZenith reports that Taoheed Alimi, the University’s Public Relations Officer, announced the awards in a press statement on Tuesday. According to the statement, the Osogbo Rotary Club presented Karim with the Excellence Service Award, […]
The Israeli military has announced that its officer from the Paratroopers Brigade died after an Israeli Air Force jet “mistakenly” bombed its own forces in southern Gaza. The incident took place amid ongoing fierce battles with the Hamas resistance in the region. The “mistaken bombing” has raised many questions about the accuracy of the Israeli […]
From Our Correspondent The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ogun State, Niyi Ijalaye, has slumped and died after a meeting at the headquarters in Abuja. TheNewsZenith quotes a source within the commission as confirming that Ijalaye slumped and died on Monday evening shortly after attending a crucial meeting in Abuja. However, the news of his […]
Namibia has called for increased domestic funding and better alignment of health programmes to sustain HIV/AIDS prevention efforts amid economic challenges and decreased international support. Namibia’s Health and Social Services Minister, Kalumbi Shangula, announced this while speaking at the opening of the Second Regional Technical Network Meeting on HIV and Health Resource Optimisation in Windhoek. […]
From Our Correspondent Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has pledged to continue to engage Nigerian youths on critical thinking in finding solutions to the country’s developmental challenges. Mr Samson Itodo, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, made the pledge at the grand finale of a debate competition on Monday in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports […]