JAMB Invites EFCC
JOINT Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, is on the long queue of organisations waiting for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to help them do their work. JAMB wants EFCC to assist it in stopping examination malpractices.
Eagles play Peru with World Cup in mind
Coach Stephen Keshi has said that tomorrow’s international friendly match between the Super Eagles and the La Blanquiroja of Peru at the Lima National Stadium would serve as an appetizer of what to expect from the team in next month’s 2014 World Cup and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
ICT: NITDA moves to enforce ‘buy-Nigeria’ directive
Henceforth, it may not be business as usual for government agencies patronizing foreign computer brands as the Federal Government has said that non-patronage of approved local original equipment manufacturers by its ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) will be an offence, even as new guidelines will soon be issued.
Pay 13% derivation to oil, gas communities – HOSCOM
HOST Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas, HOSCOM, has enjoined the Federal Government to pay the 13 percent derivation directly to the oil and gas producing communities.
Tankers’ll return to Lagos highway if … – NUPENG
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, Lagos branch, has threatened that tankers would return to the highways if stiffer measures were not taken against other truck users.
School where pupils learn under trees, makeshift house
…as community cries for govt’s intervention
The Ogbogba-Iga Otukpa Primary School reminds one of what probably obtained during the stone age or better still the colonial era when formal education was more of a luxury. The primary school is situated at Otukpa in Ogbadibo Local Government Area and less than 20 minutes drive from the Otukpa country home of the Benue State Deputy Governor, Chief Steven Lawani.
