By Our Correspondent The Executive Director of Lotus Bank, Mrs Kafilat Araoye, has called on governments and Nigerian universities to create a conducive environment for sports to foster unity. TheNewsZenith reports that Araoye said sports would also encourage healthy competition and promote global excellence for students. She made the call at the opening of the […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government says it is collaborating with development partners, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank to provide electricity to some universities and teaching hospitals. TheNewsZenith reports that the collaborative plan is that highpoint of discussion at the Energising Education Programme (EEP) 2024 Stakeholders’ Engagement Forum (SEF), on Friday, […]
From Our Correspondent The Kano State Executive Council has approved the upgrade of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso into a degree-awarding institution. The institution is now referred to as Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Kumbotso. The Council approved the conversion at its 18th sitting held on Sept. 18 in Kano. Information and Internal Affairs Commissioner, […]
By Our Correspondent Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, the Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University (CU), Sango-Ota, has advised alumni associations to provide mentorship for students of their Alma-Mata to empower future generations. Adebayo gave the advice at a legacy summit organised by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Alumni Association, Lagos Chapter, at the weekend. ThenewsZenith reports that the […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Governing Council of Yaba College of Technology rose from a three-day retreat in Lagos, calling on the Federal Government to establish a Polytechnic Commission to enable polytechnics to run dua-mode degrees. TheNewsZenith reports that this is the high point of recommendation in a communique issued at the end of the retreat. […]
By Muhammad Opeyemi The International Association for Economics Educators (IAEE) has called on universities and economic educators to encourage innovations and entrepreneurial spirit among students. TheNewsZenith reports that Prof. Joseph Onuoha, IAEE’s President, said such encouragement would enhance economic resilience. Onuoha made the call at the Seventh Annual National Conference of the association on Wednesday […]
By Our Correspondent A Professor of Transport and Policy Planning, Samuel Odewunmi, has advised the government at all levels to adopt the right innovation, using local materials in the construction and maintenance of roads. TheNewsZenith reports that Odewunmi, gave the advice while delivering the 99th inaugural lecture of Lagos State University, on Tuesday. The don […]
By Opeyemi Muhammed Lagos State University of Education Sports’ Director, Dr Adeniyi Jimmy, says students of the university are ready for any sports competitions within and outside Nigeria. TheNewsZenith reports that the director gave the assurance at a games competition between the two campuses of the university – Ijanikin and Epe – earlier in the […]
From Our Correspondent A Non-Governmental Organisation, the “Connecting with Vulnerable Deltans through Traditional and Modern Media Channels” initiative (CVDTMC), has extended its humanitarian efforts to inmates of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Okuama, Delta State. TheNewsZenith reports that Amb. Ese Joshua Emadifie, the Director General of the CVDTMC, who visited the camp at […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensure educational service delivery and prioritise the welfare of academic staff. Education Minister, Prof Tahir Mamman, made the pledge when he met with the leadership of Congress of University Academics (CONUA), on Friday, in Abuja. TheNewsZenith quotes Mamman as saying that the ministry ”is […]