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, […]
By Our Correspondent The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola has described failure as an integral part of running any business. Ogunsola stated this at the presentation of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) business certificates to some entrepreneurial students of the institution in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that a Non-Governmental Organisation, ‘Ignite Career […]
From Our Correspondent A medical practitioner, Dr Ayuba Hannatu Usman, has advised Nigerians to be wary of undue exposure to chemical compounds that can cause bone cancer. Usman gave the advice in a presentation at the fifth online sensitisation webinar organised by two health-focused NGOs, the Khayr Cancer Health Initiative (KCHI) and the Cancer Consciousness […]
From Our Correspondent An educational consultant has described the use of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) in conducting examinations as the best option for developing the nation’s educational systems and establishments. Mr Muyiwa Bamgbose, the Chief Executive Officer of the Educational Advancement Centre, made these remarks in interaction with newsmen at the weekend in Ibadan. The computer […]
From Mus’ab Gbemisola, Kano Gov. Kabiru Yusuf of Kano State has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil. Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu Dantiye, announced the reconstitution in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Thursday. The new governing board has Alhaji Aliko Dangote, […]
A Scottish university has removed its rector from the institution’s governing body after she issued a statement that condemned Israel’s “genocidal attacks” on Gaza. The University of St Andrews said, on Thursday, that it had removed Stella Maris from her position on the university court. Her removal comes after an investigation concluded that she exercised “poor judgment” for […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde A strong alliance between industries and academic institutions is key to producing industry-fitted graduates that can accelerate the nation’s economic development. The Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech), Dr Ibrahim Abdul, made this remark during the maiden graduation of the “Telecom Access Foundation Programme” at Skillfort Training hub, on Friday in […]
From Khabab Omotolani, Ibadan The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has set a five-day recruitment exercise from July 22. TheNewsZenith gathered that the computer-based test (CBT) exercise is for applicants who recently applied for a primary school teacher’s job. Dr. Nureni Adeniran, the Chairman of OYOSUBEB announced the examination date in a statement […]
From Our Correspondent The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has commended Gov. Abba Yusuf for addressing the plight of pensioners and paying attention to girl-child education in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that the commendation is contained in a statement issued by Sani Abba-Yola, Director of Special Duties in the State Ministry of Information and […]