Local content: NCC to fund research in tertiary institutions
THE Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said it is prepared to fund research in Nigerian institutions of learning to help end the myriad of challenges bedeviling the nation's telecommunications industry.
Secret of Toyota Land Cruiser dominance, 4WD supremacy
THE Toyota Land Cruiser station wagon is unarguably the most popular large sport utility vehicle, SUV in Nigeria. As the flagship of the Toyota family, the Land Cruiser, like other Toyota models in Nigeria has dominated its segment for close to seven decades without any strong rivalry in its class. For instance, there is no state governor in the country whose vehicle fleet is not dominated by the Land Cruiser, not to talk of presidential fleet. The military and para military, prominent private individuals across the length and breadth of the country also see the Land Cruiser a status symbol. Even the United Nations too, have found the Land Cruiser as the favourite large SUV in the execution of its tough assignments in many parts of the world where the terrain are very difficult.
OGONI CLEANUP: Re-mediation firms to resume at polluted sites Dec 17
PORT-HARCOURT—THE Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has said the actual clean up of Ogoni land would commence on Monday, December 17.
FG has politicised security —Wike
PORT-HARCOURT—Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government has politicised security to the disadvantage of national development.
Firm announces $50,000 African innovation challenge
Global brand, Johnson & Johnson, has announced a $50,000 Africa Innovation Challenge, second edition, during the 32nd Assembly of the Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations General Assembly, FAMSA GA.
GE’s new e-learning portal spurs entrepreneurs to business development opportunities
Innovative entrepreneurs who are desirous of business development skills have been offered the opportunity on a platter of gold as General Electric, GE, opens up its new e-learning portal for such people to access carefully curated courses in advanced manufacturing and business development models.
Youths protest against Gov Emmanuel in Uyo
UYO—SOME youths, yesterday, stormed the Akwa-Ibom State Headquarters of Nigerian Police, Uyo to protest what they described as “maladministration, preference for thuggery and interference” by Governor Udom Emma
Don’t blame FG for poor power supply – Fashola
The Federal Government, yesterday, told Nigerians not to blame it for the poor electricity supply across the country.
NPS initiates moves for nature tourism
A strategic feedback mechanism to enthrone sustainable growth of rural and nature tourism within and around Nigeria’s protected areas (National Parks) has kicked off in Okomu and Old National Parks in Benin, Edo State and Oyo State respectively
Finnish-based org partners Nigerian NGOs to end poverty in Africa
By Prisca Duru With the aim of helping to end poverty in Africa, D&K Suomi Foundation, a non-profit organization with its headquarters in the city of Tampere, Finland is collaborating with other organisations in the humanitarian field in Nigeria to end poverty in Africa. The partnership is also aimed at alleviating problems that hinder women […]
WAAW Foundation empowers 200 youths in computer programming, entrepreneurship
In collaboration with Aspire Coronation Trust Fund (ACT) foundation, the Working to Advance STEM Education for Africa Women, WAAW, over the weekend, ended it’s six months training programme that saw 200 youths empowered with knowledge in computer programming and Entrepreneurship.
