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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
By Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University, Prof. Fatimah Tahir, has emphasized the importance of training academic staff on the best approach to writing grant-winning proposals. TheNewsZenith reports that Tahir made the remarks at a training workshop on writing grant-winning Concept Notes and Proposals for the academic staff of the university, […]
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, […]
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 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 […]