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Building collapse: Rehab c’ttee marks defective public school structures for removal

On November 13, 20199:14 amIn Educationby Victor Ogunyinka

Raises the alarm over infrastructure decay in others By Olasunkanmi Akoni In order to prevent imminent building collapse, the newly inaugurated Standing Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools, SCRPC, has ordered the immediate sealing-off of some public school buildings and evacuation of pupils in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, following the discovery of
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Battered in public, healing anonymously

On March 9, 20197:30 amIn News, Womanby Urowayino Jeremiah

It is a bright, warm afternoon at the five star, upscale hotel in a Lagos suburb. Already, men and women of the smart crowd have already gathered in the expansive lounge for meetings, brunch or both. A little way down a winding corridor lined with art is a large meeting room, beautifully but simply decorated. The sitting is banquet style, with the tables sitting about fifty- mostly women and a sprinkling of young men. One table at the back sits a few Septugenarians. Everyone looks particularly gorgeous, especially for a Monday morning.

Public procurement in depressed economy: Emerging issues and challenge

On January 7, 201912:29 amIn Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

PUBLIC procurement is the use of public funds by the government through its ministries, departments and agencies, on behalf of its citizens, for the acquisition of goods, services and works with the best quality, and/or right quantity, at the best possible price, from the right place or source (contractors, suppliers and service providers), and for the right purpose using the best method(s) and in line with laid down rules and regulations, following due proces.

Vast majority of public, private drivers in Nigeria can’t read, write; Senate laments

On May 8, 20181:28 pmIn Newsby vanguard

THE Senate Tuesday condemned in very strong terms, the level of illiteracy among private and public drivers, saying that a vast majority of drivers employed to drive in official capacity either in public or private sector in Nigeria cannot read and write.

MFBs need higher capital base to enhance public confidence — Bosak MfB

On April 2, 20183:14 amIn Business, Finance, Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

Head of Recovery, Bosak Microfinance Bank Limited, Mr. Charles Onwuchekwa, in this interview said that the proposed increase in the capital base of MFBs is overdue and will enhance public confidence in the MFB segment.

At what age should you stop children playing naked in public?!

On November 26, 20178:56 amIn Yours Sincerelyby Nwafor

Do you think it’s irresponsible to let children run around naked in public? And at what age should they stop doing so? Decades back, long before the emergence of paedophiles and serial rapists.

Public officials took N400bn bribe in 1 year – NBS

On August 17, 20179:27 amIn Headlines, Newsby vanguard

Over N400 billion was paid out to public officials as bribes in Nigeria between June 2015 and May 2016, a government report disclosed, yesterday.

Police seek collaboration with public, release distress call numbers

On July 29, 201712:42 pmIn Newsby vanguard

The Enugu State Police Command on Saturday called for more collaboration with residents of the state through its distress call numbers and social media addresses.

Stolen, diverted public funds must be accounted for – FG

On May 29, 201711:03 amIn Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said public resources that were looted in the past few years in the country would be accounted for by those involved.

Need to raise the bar for public office seekers

On April 5, 20176:31 amIn Tip of a New Dawnby Urowayino Jeremiah

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari once said he was ready to work with whoever emerged as the leaders of the National Assembly, therefore refusing to get involved (contrary to what his role as party leader ought to have demanded). One must wonder if today he has come to regret or rethink his position.