People Talk: Demolition of hotels by Gov Wike over lockdown violation (2)

People Talk: Demolition of hotels by Gov Wike over lockdown violation (2)

By Bose Adelaja & Olayinka Latona “Considering the financial situation in the country, Governor Wike should have tempered justice with mercy, by making the owners of the demolished buildings pay fine. Also, the hotels’ activities should have been delayed for months because this is a trying time for everyone.” -Aanuoluwapo Ogunjimi Businesswoman “Should one shoot […]
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COVID-19: NASU faults calls for varsity resumption

COVID-19: NASU faults calls for varsity resumption

THE Non-Academic Staff of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, has said that it will rebuff any circular issued by any university authorities directing its members to resume duties amid escalating coronavirus pandemic.

LASU VC condoles family of former Pro-Chancellor, Justice Oluwa

LASU VC condoles family of former Pro-Chancellor, Justice Oluwa

THE Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, SAN, has commiserated with the government of Lagos State, the judiciary, immediate and extended families of the late Justice Isiaka Ishola Oluwa, a retired Justice of the Lagos High Court, and former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the university, who died on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 102 years.

Online facilitation: No excuse for erring NOUN lecturers — Adamu

Online facilitation: No excuse for erring NOUN lecturers — Adamu

By Esther Onyegbula The vice-chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu, has handed a marching order to the academic staff of his institution on online students’ facilitation as an inescapable practice. Giving the charge during the inauguration ceremony of NOUN Oracle Academy organised by the Department of Computer Science, NOUN, on […]

Salvaging Apapa gridlock with private sector involvement

Salvaging Apapa gridlock with private sector involvement

MARITIME transportation plays a major role in international trade and economic growth of any country and Nigeria is not excluded. Transporting goods by sea remains the most common way to trade globally. A substantial percentage of goods are transported through the ports for reasons for cost consideration. According to the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Nigeria […]

Need to include pensioners in palliatives sharing

Need to include pensioners in palliatives sharing

WHEN considering those who make up the “poorest and most vulnerable” members of our society who should be eligible for palliative packages being distributed by governments and public-spirited individuals, women (especially widows) children, destitute and elderly primarily come to mind. After about six weeks of restrictions and lock-downs many more people are becoming poorer and […]