The United Nations says there is a need for accelerated efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. Mr Matthias Schmale, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria made these remarks at the National Conference on Agenda 2030 and the SDGs. The Lagos State University Centre for the Actualisation of the UN Sustainable […]
The Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech), Dr Ibraheem Abdul, has advised new students to take advantage of its Business Incubation Hubs to discover their passion and creative skills. Speaking at the matriculation of 4,407 students in the college on Thursday, Abdul said the College had introduced entrepreneurial course. He said it is compulsory […]
From Our Correspondent in Ilorin Prof. Noah Yusuf, the Vice-Chancellor, of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, says climate change, deforestation and the depletion of natural resources are stark realities that demand everyone’s immediate attention. Yusuf made the remarks at the flag-off of Green Campus Initiative at the Igbaja Campus of the University, on Wednesday, in Igbaja, Kwara […]
Students of Imo origin in tertiary institutions in the country, on Tuesday, organised a “solidarity march” in Owerri to reaffirm their support for Gov. Hope Uzodimma’s second-term bid. They held the march under the auspices of the National Association of Imo State Students (NAISS). Numbering about 600, the students, converged at the Government House, carrying […]
By Our Correspondent The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has approved two new courses for the Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech), Lagos. Dr Ismaila Badmus, Deputy Rector (Academic) announced the new approval in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Tuesday in Lagos. The new courses include Photography and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering Technology. […]
From Our Correspondent in Zaria The management of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, says it auctioned two of its helicopters due to their underutilisation. TheNewsZenith learnt that NCAT recently auctioned the helicopters due to under utilisation. The Rector of the college, Capt. Alkali Modibbo, told newsmen, on Sunday in Zaria […]
By Our Correspondent The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has accredited 26 courses for the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos State. Dr Ismaila Badmus, Deputy Rector (Academic), announced this in a statement, with a copy mailed to TheNewsZenith on Saturday in Lagos. According to Badmus, the approved courses are at both National […]
By Our Correspondent The Federal Government is set to reform tax administration to address various challenges facing revenue generation in the country. Mr Zacch Adedeji, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Revenue Matters, said this in a paper presentation at the second virtual TOPAZ 88 Second Lecture Series on Saturday. The NewsZenith reports […]
By Our Correspondent The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria Lagos State Area Unit (MSSNLagos), has called on the Federal Government to prioritise investment in education. It asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led government to also, prevent education unions strike in her scheme of things. The society made the call at its two-day Annual Conference, which […]
The premier private university in Nigeria, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State says it has produced 3000 law graduates since its establishment in 1999. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye announced this during the valedictory ceremony for the 2022/2023 graduating students on Saturday in Okada. The NewsZenith reports that Prof. Raphael Adeghe, deputy VC, […]