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 […]
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 Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi. Gov. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi has approved the renaming of the State University after the late Nigerian nationalist and politician, Sa’adu Zungur. TheNewsZenith reports that the late Zungur was a Nigerian nationalist and politician from the state. The university will now be called Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU). This follows […]
From Kazeem Oduola, Kano Authorities of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) have issued guidelines for the registration of students for the 2023/2024 academic session. TheNewsZenith reports that Aminu Wada Kurawa, Ag. Director: DEAR announced the guideline in a statement on behalf of the University Registrar, on Monday, in Kano. According to the statement, all students, whether fresh […]
By Our Correspondent The Yaba College of Technology Students’ Union (SUG), at the weekend, rounded off a three-day retreat for its Executives, Senate and Judiciary members, in Lagos, TheNewsZenith reports. Our correspondent reports that the theme of the Retreat was “Building a Foundation for Quality Administration”. The retreat is the first of its kind […]
From Khadijah Usman, Ondo The National Universities Commission (NUC) may have finally upgraded the Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo into a full-fledged University, allowing it to run 25 degree courses. TheNewsZenith reports that Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Institution, Dr Samuel Akintunde, announced the NUC’s course approval in a statement. Akintunde posted the statement on […]
From Bolanle Ridwan, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced in a statement it will open a portal for student loan applications on May 24. Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director of NELFUND, made the announcement, on Thursday in Abuja. The Fund’s Media and Public Relations Lead, Nasir Ayitogo, emailed the statement to […]