Local cement producers seek govt protection
CEMENT producers in the country, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to continue to support and protect the local industry from unfair competition, saying the industry is still at investments stage.”
‘Pussy Riots’& Sr. Rice
THIS is a tale of two protests; one in Russia and the other in the United States. How both stories were treated in the U.S. press tells yet another story. First, to Russia.
N3bn research grant: Poor proposals by varsities hinder access —NUC
Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Professor Julius Okojie, yesterday, said many universities were unable to access the Federal Government’s N3 billion research grant because of poorly written proposals.
Lagos Police Commissioner debunks rumour of Boko Haram attack
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Manko, yesterday, described as baseless, claims that some members of Boko Haram sect attempted to blow up Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOA, located in Ikotun area of Lagos.
Itsekiris demand participation
Given the prominent role the Itsekiri ethnic nationality play in the socio economic well-being of the country, it was a shock to many Itsekiris that not one of them was nominated among the 492 delegates to the conference.
National Confab: Pensioners protest exclusion
Nigerian Union of Pensioners, NUP, has protested the alleged exclusion of retired civil servants on the list of delegates to participate in the forthcoming national conference.
