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.

“no matter the crime, a masquerade is supposed to be revered. They are spirit beings from the ancestors. I am totally against the arrest. This is what the police should consult the Igwe of the community for and sort things out amicably,”

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector represents one of the most important sectors of our economy. Statistics show that the sector represents 96 percent of the businesses in Nigeria and contributes 75 percent of the national employment. Of the 17.2 million MSMEs in Nigeria, over 17 million are micro-enterprises.

LAGOS—Workers in the nation’s power sector, weekend in Lagos, raised alarm over plot by some government officials to renew the management contract with Manitoba Hydro International to take over the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, today, despite perceived failure to fulfill terms and conditions of earlier contract.

“The challenges we face in Nigeria do make us all focused and determined to succeed. This is reflected by the sound academic delivery of the pragramme to guide the wards to a successful outcome, overcoming the day-to-day challenges that they have faced such as lack of electricity, traffic,” he said.

PERMANENT Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mrs Omolara Erogbogbo has lauded Wellspring College, Omole, Lagos, for their outstanding performance and emerging second runner-up in the Vision Inter-School Art Challenge organised by Friesland Campina WAMCO recently.

With a view of providing scholarships to 20 deserving public school students, 25 computer units to five schools and 2,000 dictionaries to 20 public schools in Amuwo and Ojo communities, Rotary Club of Amuwo R1, District 9110, has installed it’s 29th President in the person of Rotarian Patrick Ejiogu, who pledged to lead with integrity, transparency, competence and team spirit.

“Once a student passes through the competitive undergraduate admission process, he or she does not have to worry about finance they will be on full scholarship.’’

Nigeria Ship-owners are hoping to take charge of Cabotage business as the deadline by the management of the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board, NCDMB, for the N5.4 billion monthly vessels servicing projects by foreign owners for major companies expires in a few months.

Three principal officers whose appointments at the Osun State University, UNIOSUN, were recently terminated by the state government have faulted the action and are asking to be re-instated, saying they were unduly treated.

An educationist and Director of Cayley College, Dr Mary Iyayi, has called on educational institutions to focus on talent development which is key to developing the innate potentials of the students. The need to improve the mind of the students also helps them engage in better self-expression which aids learning capabilities.

“We are going to be a facility where people will train. What we will be doing here will impact lives in other areas, This is a start, but it is a place where those who work in other facilities can come to see the equipment and learn how they can be used to deliver proper healthcare.