China calls for new talks with US after Biden win
China’s top diplomat on Monday called for the resumption of talks with the incoming US administration of president-elect Joe Biden, as relations between the world’s two largest economies continued to nosedive. Beijing and Washington have locked horns over issues from trade and China’s human rights record to its expansionist ambitions in the South China Sea. But […]
Sanwo-Olu’s EKOEXCEL empowers 450,000 pupils in Lagos with Personal E-Learning devices
…Lagos state is driving 21st century learning with EKOEXCEL eLearning tools Following the official flag off of Project Zero by Governor Sanwo-Olu ably represented by Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat on 19th November 2020, during which he officially received 450,000 MP3 players to enhance learning for Lagos State public primary school pupils. Governor Sanwo-Olu’s flagship basic […]
A colourful day with the Gbong Gwom Jos
By Osa Amadi After we finished lunch with Otunba Runsewe at the Old Government House, he went into an inner room and emerged wearing a stunning attire. “Otunba, this is the costume of warriors!” I exclaimed. “Yes, you’re right,” he said, brushing past us with the long spear in his right hand as if he […]
SHI strengthens leadership position in offshore technology
Despite the slump in crude oil prices, which may push the oil majors and minors to defer projects, the global shipbuilding giant, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has continued to improve on its technological expertise to maintain its leadership position in the offshore industry. The company has also improved on its expertise in topside design and […]
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak launches new company
Tech maven Steve Wozniak launched a new company this week — more than four decades after he started Apple with the late Steve Jobs. Wozniak’s latest venture, Efforce, aims to use cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to make it cheaper and easier for companies to fund environmentally friendly projects. The company says its goal is to […]
Ishaku lauds Rotary International for its contribution to Polio eradication
By Femi Bolaji The governor of Taraba state, Darius Ishaku, has showered encomium on Rotary International for its selfless service and humanitarian gestures toward the fight against wild polio in the country. Ishaku, who spoke at an induction ceremony of its chapter in Jalingo, the state capital, said the success story of Nigeria against polio […]
