Veritas University
14 Nov
The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has said that young university graduates must take part in transforming Nigeria.Soludo said this at the 13th Convocation of Veritas University, Anambra State
4 Sep
The grieving parents of 100-level student Joshua Daniel-Ejigbo are demanding that Veritas University in Bwari-Abuja reveal the truth surrounding their son's tragic demise. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oneal Daniel, also dissociated themselves from the recent arraignment and prosecution of three students of the institution in connection with their son's death, alleging the police never…
13 May 2024
Veritas University, Abuja, has insisted on a compulsory dress code for its students.
2 May 2024
The management of Veritas University, Abuja has explained what led to the demise of a student within its premises. Specifically, the university pointed out that the 100 Level student of Computer Science Department, Joshua Daniel, died while 'keeping fit at the University Gymnasium'. Spokesperson of the school Ben Agande said attempts by the Medical Team,…
17 Mar 2024
.Tasks tertiary institutions to groom innovators The Federal Government has presented a $20,000 prize money to Veritas University Abuja, even as it tasked tertiary institutions in the country to see their roles beyond churning out graduates but grooming innovators that will help boost the nation's economy and tackle societal challenges. Minister of Communications, Innovation and…
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