We’re responsible for peace in Osun — Osun priestess
By Shina Abubakar AN Osun priestess, Osunbukola Olosun-Elebuibon, has attributed the relative peace witnessed in Osun State to the activities of traditionalists in the state. Speaking at the annual Osun and Egbe festival held at Ayegbami area, Osogbo, she said regular propitiation by traditionalists, especially Osun adherents has made the state peaceful over decades. She, […]
Universities should focus on areas of comparative advantage — Augustine Varsity VC
By Mary Obaebor Vice Chancellor, Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Prof. Christopher Odetunde, has advised that Nigerian universities should focus more on areas where they have comparative advantage than trying to be masters of all trades. He said doing so would also make them to be renowned globally for being masters in those areas. He stated this […]
Mental healthcare in Nigeria and tech startups’ impact
By Abbas Badmus Nigeria’s health tech startup industry has been steadily growing over the years. E-health is helping in improving the quality of life, reducing the cost of healthcare, and making healthcare efficient and easily accessible. One of the pioneers, BridgingSpace is demonstrating its commitment to transforming the health care system by providing necessary support […]
EU experts to decide on coronavirus vaccine for children 5-11yrs
The European Union would soon make its first coronavirus vaccines available for children under 12…
Customs impounds armoured vehicle, other contraband worth over N300m
By Godfrey Bivbere Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, yesterday said it has impounded an armoured Lexus LX570 jeep without End User Certificate and other contraband goods worth over N318 million. The Customs Unit that noted that seven persons were arrested in connection to the seized items, also listed other […]
FMBN retirees decry unpaid pension, threaten to cripple bank’s activities
By Jacob Ajom After several failed efforts to get their retirement benefits, pensioners of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria are preparing for a nationwide picketing of the bank’s offices. Rising from their meeting of November 9th in Lagos alleging that the FMBN management has not non-complied with the ministerial/presidential directives to pay them their benefits, […]
