NCDMB, NITDA partner to deepen local content in oil, ICT sectors
By Alice Ekpang The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, and the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, yesterday, reached an agreement to set up a six-man joint committee aimed at fostering collaboration in the development of local content in information and communications technology, oil and gas industry and related sectors. In a statement […]
The Dilemma of Unorganised Transport Sector Management in Anambra State
By Chimezie Anaso A university graduate, Jude offor, says he went into intra-city commuter bus transport operation after years of searching for a white-collar job without success. Offor disclosed that he had no money to purchase his own vehicle but was able to convince a principal who gave him the bus on hire purchase and […]
School resumption: Plateau orders not more than 20 students per class
The Plateau Government directs public and private schools in the state not to exceed 20 students in a class in compliance with the social distancing protocol of COVID-19. The Universal Basic Education Board(SUBEB) Executive Chairman, Prof. Matthew Sule, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Jos. Sule […]
If Nigeria breaks up, restructures, our lives may not improve – Pastor Sam Adeyemi
By Nwafor Sunday …As Dr. Ahmed Suleiman rejects restructuring, approves institutionalization Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Senior Pastor of Lagos-based church, Daystar Christian Centre, Wednesday said that Nigerians’ lives might not improve if the country finally breaks up or restructures. In clarity, the above submission shows that Pastor Sam has a different opinion from the raucous clamour […]
Man in court for allegedly stealing clothes, shoes from gym
A 20-year-old unemployed man, Uchenna Ebere, on Wednesday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, Lagos for allegedly stealing clothes and shoes worth N80,000 from a gym. The police charged Ebere with theft. The Police prosecutor, Sgt. Godwin Oriabure, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Sept. 20, at No. 40, Tejuosho […]
Akwa Ibom Assembly embarks on 8-week recess
By Chioma Onuegbu -Uyo The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has suspended its plenary for eight weeks to enable them to embark on their annual recess. Chairman House Committee on Information, Mr Aniefiok Dennis, who spoke with newsmen shortly after yesterday plenary noted that they deemed the time necessary to go on recess. […]
