By Our Correspondent Lagos, June 17, ’26 (TNZ) The management of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) says it has secured about N80 million grants under the 2026 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for two of its multidisciplinary research teams. The NewsZenith reports that Dr Ibraheem Abdul, the College Rector, announced the grants in a statement […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, May 10, ’26 (TNZ) Dr Ibraeem Adedotun Abdul, the Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech), says his administration is committed to waste-to-energy research through the “Plastogas Project”, among numerous project initiatives. Abdul gave this indication in a special interview with TheNewsZenith, recently in his office. According to him, the Plastogas […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde & Dhikrullah Balogun Lagos, May 10, ’26 (TNZ) Authorities of the Yaba College of Technology say they are fully ready for the transformation of the premier technological college into a full-fledged University of Technology with 200 PhD holders. Dr Ismail Bidmus, the College’s Deputy Rector (Academy), disclosed this in an exclusive interview […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 28, ’26 (TNZ) The Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has elevated two top lecturers in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (FCMS) to full-fledged professors. TheNewsZenith reports that a veteran journalist and former editor in several Nigerian newspapers and magazines, Dr Ibitayo Samuel Popoola, is among […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 13, ’26 (TNZ) Wakanow, a leading travel and technology company, has sealed a deal to partner with Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) in some key areas. TheNewsZenith reports that the area of partnership ranged from Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) placements, internship opportunities, industry fellowship programmes, and joint research […]
By Elder Yinka Salaam Lagos, Jan. 4, ’26 (TNZ) I crave to celebrate the incredible journey of Dr Oluremi Nurudeen Olaleye, whose transformative leadership has set a new precedent in Nigerian educational history. He recently completed his tenure as the last Rector of the Lagos State Polytechnic. That institution has since transitioned to become the […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Nov. 29, ’25 (TNZ) Media and communication researchers from across Nigeria and beyond will converge on the University of Lagos, Akoka, for a three-day International Academic Conference from Wednesday. TheNewsZenith reports that the conference will also feature the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Media And Communication Researchers of […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, Oct. 24, ’25 (TNZ) The students of Yaba College of Technology are poised for a significant uplift in global academic career prospects. TheNewsZenith reports that this development came to light as the premier college hosted the “Study in French Conference” at its main campus in Yaba. This development follows a high-level educational […]
By Jamiu Folarin Abeokuta, Oct. 15, ’25 (TNZ) Congratulations to all my students who graduated today at the 14th convocation of Crescent University Abeokuta. TheNewsZenith reports that the convocation, held at the main campus of the institution along Abeokuta-Ayetoro road, on Wednesday. It was a celebration of “Town and Gown” collaboration between academics and professionals, […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos. Oct. 9, ’25 (TNZ) Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, has advised women in leadership positions to take tough decisions without fear when the need arises. TheNewsZenith reports that Ogunsola gave the charge while speaking with newsmen in Lagos. She said that courage, competence, fairness, empathy and transparency […]