‘Science, tech’ll make Nigeria competitive’
RISING from a national stakeholders’ workshop and exhibition on National System of Innovation (NSI), participants resolved that for Nigeria to become one of the top 20 economies by the year 2020, the country needs to urgently entrench science, technology and innovation into the system.
Child freed, kidnapper dead, in Alabama bunker drama
A 5-year-old boy held hostage in an underground Alabama bunker for almost a week was rescued Monday in a raid that left the kidnapper dead, authorities said.
US supports France in Mali with 610 personnel, tons of equipment
The United States has run 30 flights in support of France’s efforts in Mali, a US defense spokesman said late Monday.
Money laundering: Lamido’s son granted bail
A federal High Court sitting in Kano has granted bail to Aminu Sule, eldest son of Jigawa state Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido who is standing trial over alleged money laundering.
Why Nigeria’s unity is non-negotiable, Jonathan, others.
Activities marking the centenary celebration of the country kicked off monday Night with an elaborate ceremony which included the lighting of the Centenary Torch, the unveiling of the logo and theme song.
Afcon: Ghana, Burkina Faso and Nelspruit’s sandy pitch
Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final may be a gimme for Ghana on paper, but this last-four encounter is being played not on paper but on Nelspruit’s heavily-criticised sandy pitch and that, Burkina Faso reckon, puts them in the driving seat.
