By Our Correspondent Students of the Lagos State University (LASU), which hitherto is non-residential, will now enjoy a hostel facility, from the next academic session. The LASU’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, announced on Wednesday, that an 8,000-bed hostel is now ready for allocation at the Ojo Campus. TheNewsZenith recalls that in July, a Non-Governmental Organisation, […]
From Our Correspondent The Senate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma has directed students to return to campus for the immediate resumption of full academic activities. Senate gave the directive after an emergency meeting, held, on Friday in Ekpoma, Edo State. TheNewsZenith recalls that the institution’s authorities suspended all academic activities on Sept. 5, following students’ […]
From Our Correspondent Rep. Abdullahi Aliyu (APC-Musawa/Matazu), on Saturday, disbursed N32.5 million worth of scholarships to 1,895 indigent students of Katsina State. While 1,087 students benefited from Musawa Local Government Area, 808 beneficiaries are from Matazu Local Government. Each university undergraduate and those studying at the Higher National Diploma level received N20,000. Beneficiaries undergoing studies […]
From Our Correspondent The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma in Edo has disowned one Pascal, paraded as a suspected cultist in the state, as its student. The spokesman of the university, Mike Ade Aladenika, gave the disclaimer in a statement at the weekend in Ekpoma. Aladenika said the claims of the alleged suspect, trending […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering standard of nursing education in the state. Bello gave the assurance at the 6th combined convocation of the Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Obangede, Okehi Local Government Area. The governor said: “We will maintain the priority of […]
From Our Correspondent in Benin The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma in Edo State has suspended academic activities indefinitely, following prolonged student protest. The institution’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Otunba Mike Aladenika, announced the suspension in a statement on Tuesday. TheNewsZenith reports that students have been protesting against an alleged increase in school […]
The United Nations says there is a need for accelerated efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. Mr Matthias Schmale, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria made these remarks at the National Conference on Agenda 2030 and the SDGs. The Lagos State University Centre for the Actualisation of the UN Sustainable […]
The Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech), Dr Ibraheem Abdul, has advised new students to take advantage of its Business Incubation Hubs to discover their passion and creative skills. Speaking at the matriculation of 4,407 students in the college on Thursday, Abdul said the College had introduced entrepreneurial course. He said it is compulsory […]
By Our Correspondent The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has approved two new courses for the Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech), Lagos. Dr Ismaila Badmus, Deputy Rector (Academic) announced the new approval in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Tuesday in Lagos. The new courses include Photography and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering Technology. […]
By Our Correspondent The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has accredited 26 courses for the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos State. Dr Ismaila Badmus, Deputy Rector (Academic), announced this in a statement, with a copy mailed to TheNewsZenith on Saturday in Lagos. According to Badmus, the approved courses are at both National […]