By Abdulfatah Babatunde Overall best graduating female student of Yaba College of Technology will henceforth receive largees from a N50 million endowment fund donated by First Lady., Oluremi Tinubu. TheNewsZenith reports that Tinubu announced the donation at the ongoing 36th Convocation of the College, on Friday, in Lagos. Represented by the immediate past Chairman of […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says increased attention on the nation’s export capacity and potential will help to advance its economy and make it more prosperous. TheNewwZenith reports that Sanwo-Olu made the remarks at the Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) 36th Convocation Lecture, on Tuesday in Lagos. The theme of the […]
From Our Correspondent Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has concluded arrangements for the maiden edition of it’s inter-departmental sports competitions. TheNewsZenith reports that the sports event is scheduled to hold at FIFA Standard Pitch at the institution’s old site on Saturday, Nov. 16. The university’s Director of sports, Prof. Rabiu Muhammad, announced this to sports writers […]
By Our Correspondent A Federal Commissioner for the National Population Commission (NPC) in Lagos State, Mrs Olayinka Oladunjoye, has urged the government to incorporate Marine and Blue Economy subjects into the primary and secondary school curriculum. TheNewsZenith reports that Oladunjoye made the call at the 15th National Virtual Marine and Blue Economy Quiz Competition Awards […]
From Our Correspondent The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has donated more than 1,662 educational digital content to Nigeria to boost the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). TheNewsZenith reports that the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria, Kim Pan-kyu presented the materials to the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, on Monday […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) has announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution. TheNewsZenith reports that ASG is designed to offer world-class public policy education, research and engagement programmes. ASGF announced this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith from Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday. Prominent African […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has praised the recent achievements of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in facilitating access to higher education for students across Nigeria. TSF specifically noted NELFUND’s disbursement of a total of N84.2 billion as of September 2024, enabling 258,943 students to pursue their academic dreams. TheNewsZenith reports […]
By Opeyemi Muhammed The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has launched the 2024 edition of its WeNaija Contest, a creative platform, aimed at engaging Nigerian youths in advocacy against drug abuse. TheNewsZenith reports that the Managing Director/CEO of NSSF, Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, announced the launch, at the weekend, in Lagos. Chinye-Nwoko said the campaign encourages young […]
The Federal Government, on Friday, reiterated its commitment to restore the dignity of the teaching profession, given the important role of teachers in nation-building. TheNewsZenith reports that Education Minister, Dr Yusuf Sununu, gave the pledge in a message sent to the Grand Finale of the 2024 Maltings Teacher of the Year Award in Lagos. Rector […]
By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Government has called for collective participation of relevant stakeholders in advocacy to improve school sanitation infrastructure in all schools across the state. TheNewsZenith reports that the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the call at the end of Stakeholders Interactive Session on School Sanitation held in […]