Dele Jegede@70 is to commemorate Prof. Dele Jegede’s 70th Anniversary and his contributions to the development of the Society, as well as contemporary Nigerian art. The events will feature a conference, an exhibition and talks to be held across 2 separate venues; the University of Lagos and the Yaba Colege of Technology from July 23 to 24, 2015.

Lagos—In apparent reaction to the statement removing Dr Frederick Fasehun as the chairman of the Unity Party of Nigeria, UPN, another faction within the party has disowned Professor Bankole Okuwa as the party’s National Chairman.

Lagos—Foremost economist, Professor Patrick Utomi, has commended the recent bailout by President Muhammadu Buhari’s led Federal Government to all tiers of government towards offsetting outstanding salaries of workers, saying the move will stimulate the economy.

The surest way to incur the wrath of a lot of “sensible” people, including well-educated individuals, is to question conventional “wisdom.” It was the practice in every country in Europe to ostracize or even kill anyone advancing what is regarded as heresy or blaspheme.

Lagos—The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, yesterday, said the active lines in the nation’s telecommunications industry stood at 146,561,744 in the month of May.