In its bid to boost Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) the federal government has supplied laboratory and work shop equipment to 51 polytechnics and monotechnics across the country, the Minister of Education, Professor Ruquyyatu Ahmed Rufai disclosed on thursday at the 15th convocation ceremony of the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro

All is now set for another bumper celebration for the 2011 International Theatre Day (ITD) slated for the 27th of March,2011 by the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP)

INDICATIONS have emerged that the new members of the National Administrative Council, NAC of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, put in place on March 3rd at the just concluded 10th National Delegates Conference, appeared to be in n a hurry to put behind the past memories of the past four years of general consensus that NLC did live up to expectations and return congress to a pro-people movement

VICE –CHANCELLOR of the Edo state government owned Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Prof. Sam Uniamikogbo recently in Benin told the State House of Assembly that in spite of the over N4.5bn revenue received by the University, the institution was still run at a deficit.

THE Benin Empire at the zeniths of its glory was one of the oldest and greatest empires in the world and had diplomatic and trade links with several European countries. It has a cultural heritage and mores comparable to those of other great nations and empires such China, India, USA, Britain France just to mention a few.

AS the April elections draw near, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State, Senator Lekan Balogun, has said his group is still opposed to the second term bid of Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala who is seeking re-election.

CENTRAL Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has described the recent lifting of ban on tooth picks and furniture as a breach of contract stressing that it portends lack of credibility on the side of government.

In a bid to improve the standard of education in Lagos state, the Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan on at the weekend distributed 7, 200 school uniforms to pupils in the nine primary schools within the council area.

A new helmsman has taken over at the headquarters of the military pension’s board in Abuja . He is Rear Admiral Bala Mohammed Mshelia. He took over from Major General BVT Kwaji, who is currently on annual leave.

As part of its contribution towards promoting wellness and healthy living among Nigerians, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, a member of the Standard Bank Group, recently concluded the Grand Health Bazaar, a programme designed to educate, enlighten and deepen the knowledge of the public on issues concerning health and lifestyle

Standards Organi sation of Nigeria (SON) is ransacking pavilions at the ongoing Enugu International Trade Fair,for substandard products.

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has been enjoined to consider industries in Aba, Abia State for credit facilities in order to fast track the city’s rapid economic and industrial recovery.

THE Samuel Adegboyega University, SAU, owned by The Apostolic Church Nigeria, will commence academic activities in the last quarter of this year. This follows the approval by the National Universities Commission, NUC, and presentation of operational license to the institution by the Minister of Education, Prof Ruquayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i recently

There is no doubt that the nation’s educational sector needs to arise from various challenges, ranging from examination malpractice, shortage of facilities, non-functional curriculum and truancy among several others.

Snakebite! How often do we hear this alert? In the tropics and worldwide, generally, an estimated five million people are bitten by snakes each year of which at least 100,000 fatalities occur. Bottom line is that people keep dying as a result of snakebites