Buhari commissions 296km Sokoto-Jega, Koko-Kontagora roads in Kebbi
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday officially commissioned 296 kilometers roads in Kebbi, shortly after the president urged potential road users to abide by the traffic rules.
According to him, the completed and commissioned road was initiated by the previous administration.
Klopp defends calling AFCON ‘little tournament’
By Emmanuel Okogba Liverpool’s coach, Jurgen Klopp has defended his statement where he referred to the African Cup of Nations, AFCON as a little tournament saying it was interprteted out of context. Klopp during a press conference after Saturday’s win over Arsenal, while answering questions regarding international breaks referred to the AFCON as a ‘little […]
SAT wins big at NANTA Eminent Awards
South African Tourism, SAT, West Africa won big honors at the second edition of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, NANTA, Eminent Person Awards which was held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, on Friday, November 12.
Experts disagree as FG says new national carrier takes off April 2022
•FG, Nigerians own 51 equity •Let us discard national carrier for flag carrier —Stakeholders By Lawani Mikairu & Johnbosco Agbakwuru BARRING any last minute change, the new national carrier, Nigerian Air, will begin flight operations in April 2022.But experts in the aviation sector think differently, saying a flag, rather than a national carrier, would be […]
Jumia Nigeria’s black friday sales continues
Quite a number of Nigerians across the country have taken advantage of Jumia’s Black Friday Sales…
NMDPRA shuts 425 petrol stations in Lagos over infractions
By Prince Okafor No fewer than 425 petrol stations were shut down across 20 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in Lagos State by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, in the last 10 months of 2021. This is coming even as the authority urged motorists and other fuel users not to engage in […]
Former President Jonathan hosts Uniport Alumni 1981 set reunion
Former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan, will this weekend host the University of Port Harcourt alumni set of 1981.
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, […]
TETFund champions cause to strengthen Nigerian universities in global ranking
By Adesina Wahab The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, in the bid to improve the global ranking of Nigerian universities, has organised a two-day workshop on the requirements for strengthening Nigerian universties for higher global ranking in Lagos. The workshop was organised for the Vice Chancellors and management of universities in the Southern part of […]
Akwa Ibom advocates strategic communication for national security
The last may soon be heard of activities of bandits, kidnappers and other criminally minded elements, as the Akwa Ibom State government and other crucial stakeholders are advocating for the inclusion of strategic communications in overall effort to sustain peace and promotion of national security
Lafarge Africa holds transporters’ summit, rewards performance
By Nkiruka Nnorom Lafarge Africa Plc has reiterated commitment to ensure that the company’s products delivered to customers get to them in excellent condition. Khaled El-Dokani, the Country CEO of Lafarge Africa Plc, gave the assurance at a two-day capacity building event titled ‘The Transporters’ Summit’ for the independent transport partners who distribute its products […]
Femi Falana: The massacre at the Lekki Tollgate (2)
BUT it is on record that a few hours after the incident Governor Sanwo-Olu had disclosed that two people were killed at the Lekki Toll Gate.
