Igbinedion University takes Nollywood to the world
IT is good news for aspiring film makers and actors who are longing to attend the prestigious New York Film Academy to horn their crafts, as Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, has taken up the challenge to establish a similar film school in the country to stem the tide.
Activist appeals to FG to open Maritime varsity, Okerenkoko
THE Chairman of the Host Communities Of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), Ijaw Ethnic Nationality, Delta State, Comrade Kingsley Ikiere has appealed to the Federal Government to open the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Save minority languages from extinction, sociologist urges FG
By Egufe Yafugborhi WARRI—RENOWNED sociologist, Prof. Peter Ekeh, has faulted Federal Government’s recognition of only three of the nation’s languages, saying the resultant cultural damage is leading to a gradual extinction of several minority languages. Ekeh, Professor of African-American Studies and President, Urhobo Historical Society, UHS, raised the issue, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, […]
Lull in port activities: Union laments low wages
THE Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, are lamenting the low wages at the nation’s seaport following the low volume of cargo arising from adverse economic situation of the country. They, therefore, urge the Federal Government to urgently address the economic recession in the country.
Education devt: Bayero versity honours Aregbesola over Sukuk bond
Commendations and laurels came the way of the Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, again on Thursday as he was honoured for his contributory role in the development of Islamic finance system in Nigeria.
Agent seeks hiring of career officer as Customs CG
THE Secretary General of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Mr. Emmanuel Opara, has made a strong case for the appointment of a career officer in the Nigerian Custom Service, NCS, as the Comptroller General.
Mane scores as Senegal reach quarter-finals
Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored as Senegal defeated Zimbabwe 2-0 in Franceville Thursday to become the first qualifiers for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
Osun issues Ultimatum to 458 unregistered schools
The Osun Government on Thursday gave two weeks ultimatum to owners of unregistered schools in the state to register them with the state Ministry of Education or stand the risk of closure.
Video: Celebrations as Gambians sweep Jammeh off road for Barrow’s entry
Some jubilant Gambians have taken to the streets with brooms to sweep out Jammeh and ursher in the new President, Adama Barrow.
UN unanimously backs Gambia’s new president, Barrow in standoff
The UN Security Council on Thursday unanimously backed regional efforts to ensure a handover of power in The Gambia, throwing its full weight behind newly-inaugurated President Adama Barrow in the escalating standoff.
Vehicle import through land borders: FG to save US$700m – Auto makers
The umbrella body of auto makers in the country – the Nigeria Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA) – has described Federal Government’s ban on the importation of vehicles through the land borders as cheering news for the economy, insisting that the country loses a lot of revenue through such routes.
