Havilla University
7 Dec 2023
For contributing immensely to youth development in Nigeria, Havilla University has named the founder and Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons Nigeria, Tim Akano, as a member of its governing council. The induction, which took place in Lagos, was witnessed by members of academia and some business pundits from various walks of life. Speaking at…
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