PDP: Govs take over as Fintiri chairs convention c’ttee
THE leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has appointed Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, as chairman of the party's convention organising committee, with Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, as secretary.
How E-commerce promotes local restaurants, african cuisines
Since covid-19 entered the global equation in the early part of 2020, business operations and other human activities have been reshaped to embrace digitalization. The online community has thus continued to expand, as the majority of businesses strive for an online presence and customer reach. Online food delivery market witnessed a boom in the heat […]
Ngige assures of improved revenue, staff welfare
Dr Evelyn Ngige, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, says that concerted effort is ongoing to improve the ministry’s financial performance through its revenue generating departments. Nigige disclosed this during a visit to the ministry’s Weight and Measurement Department on Thursday in Lagos. She noted that the need to embark on an aggressive […]
Quest for federalism and its many ironies
By Azu Ishiekwene ONE month from now, Nigeria’s last batch of states created in 1996 to bring the total to 36, would turn 25 years old. The last batch of six states – Ebonyi, Bayelsa, Nasarawa, Zamfara, Gombe and Ekiti – was created by the military head of state, General Sani Abacha, on October 1, […]
Group urges Nigerians to support military summount insecurity
A group, One Nigeria Project (ONP) has urged Nigerians to support the Armed forces of Nigeria (AFN) to overcome all security challenges facing the nation.ONP while commending the military for being a stabilizing factor in the unity of the country, described as uncharitable attempts by certain persons to continue to malign the military in their […]
Pandemic shows non-infectious diseases must be taken more seriously
The coronavirus pandemic has “intensified” needs to prevent and treat not only infectious diseases such as Covid-19, but “noncommunicable” illnesses such as cancer and diabetes, according to experts. The pandemic “has brought about a greater recognition that the long-held distinctions between infectious and noncommunicable diseases are not as clear cut as once thought,” according to […]
Enugu Lawmaker offers scholarship to constituents
A lawmaker in Enugu State House of Assembly, Dr. Emma Ugwuerua, Friday pledged to offer scholarship to 11 persons in his constituency for a- three-year programme in The College of Education Nsukka, Enugu State.
AGRF 2021 Summit: Pathway to recovery and resilient food systems
The 2021 Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) was a hybrid summit with the theme “Pathways to Recovery and Resilient Food Systems” hosted in partnership with the Government of Kenya.
UNESCO Laureate to deliver lecture at Fourth Chapter Lecture
UNESCO Laureate Professor Bashiru Aremu has been invited by the International Association of Universities to deliver a lecture at the Fourth Chapter Lecture on Designing Quality Learning.
PIA: Oil marketers push for subsidy removal within 6 months
By Obas Esiedesa Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, has called for the full deregulation of the downstream sector of the petroleum industry within six months in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Addressing the press yesterday, the new Chairman of MOMAN, Mr. Olumide Adeosun, disclosed that the association has […]
Abiodun buries father amidst emotional tribute
The late father of Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Dr Emmanuel Abiodun, was on Thursday interred in Iperu amidst emotional tribute from the governor. Abiodun, in his tribute during the funeral service held at St. James’s Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, described his father as his mentor, teacher and moral compass. He said no word could describe […]
How Boko Haram Nigerian terrorism is financed
By Donu Kogbara LET me now share with you some excerpts from a paper written by Dr. Uche Igwe, a Fellow at the London School of Economics. Terrorism is an expensive venture. The lifeline of any violent extremist organisation is its capacity to raise funds to finance its operations and recruit members. The sources of […]
Kano Agency intercepts vehicle with Indian hemp
The Kano State Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) said it intercepted a vehicle conveying Indian hemp into the State. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the Agency, Mr Nabilusi Abubakar, on Thursday in Kano. According to the statement, “the exhibit was concealed in a Golf car […]
Sketching Nigeria’s tomorrow with JAMB
By Owei Lakemfa The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, examination is an annual train that runs candidates to tertiary institutions; once it is missed, the candidate has to wait for another year to get on board. So for many youths, it is an opportunity that must not be allowed to slip away. In 2021, […]
What we do differently at Bempire Collectionz wigs – CEO, Balogun Victoria Opeoluwa
For Balogun Victoria Opeoluwa, looking good and classy was one of the driving force towards the creation of Bempire Collectionz wigs an affordable but yet luxury store that deals in raw luxury human hair and customized wigs.
Why we have hardened criminals in Nigeria – Legal Practitioner
By Cynthia Alo A legal practitioner and Founder of Julius -Ajib foundation(JAF), Julius Ajibulu has asserted that we have more unrepentant inmates and an increase in criminal activities because of the dilapidating nature of many correctional centers in the country. Speaking during the launch and fund- raising ceremony of JAF in Lagos , Ajibulu stated that inmates are supposed to come out well […]
