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 […]
By Ja’afar Omoniyi Lagos State Government Education District 1 has conferred Merit Award on the Principal of Orile-Agege Community Junior High School, Oko-Oba, Agege, Alhaja Risqot Mumuni. TheNewsZenith reports that the District presented the award and gifts to Mumuni, on Thursday, July 4. The presentation culminated in the celebration of the District’s 16th Annual […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards enhancing the roles of technology in achieving sustainable development. Mohammed stated this during the inauguration of the new ICT Centre at Sa’adu Zungur University. TheNewsZenith reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and Shell Petroleum Development Company […]
By Our Correspondent The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of the State-owned Universities in Nigeria has scheduled its seventh biennial conference in Lagos for five days starting Monday, July 8. TheNewsZenith reports that the three state-owned universities in Lagos State will host the conference. The institutions are the Lagos State University, Lagos State University of Education and […]
From Our Correspondent The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, on her new appointment as the new Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. In a congratulatory message, NIDCOM Chairman, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the appointment of Imafidon as well-deserved, going by her antecedents and quest for success. The NIDCOM boss said […]