Gone are those days when the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) used to be a platform to push for development in the educational sector. The days of sincere unionism, driven public interest and principled leadership have now made way for cheap blackmail, tissue of lies, evil and desperation driven a gang of morally bankrupt […]
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri spoke with Agriculture correspondents after the meeting of Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on development of the Fishery Sub-Sector including smuggling, issuance of waivers, backward integration among other issues. Tom Okpe […]
In recognition of what it described as outstanding contributions to the development of local content in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, the Petroleum Technologies Association of Nigeria(PETAN) has honoured Shell companies in Nigeria with Aret Adams’ Award for Excellence. PETAN announced the recognition at the 2017 award night in Lagos – making it the […]
The Federal Capital Territory Primary Health Care Development Board says it is targeting one million children in the territory to immunise against polio and other childhood diseases. Dr. Mathew Ashikeni, the Executive Secretary of the Board, disclosed this at the inauguration of the 16th round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week in Abuja on […]
The Minister of women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Jummai Allhassan has said persons with disabilities (PWDs) are agents of change and development in the country. She said if these persons are properly integrated into the society, there will be much gain derived from every aspect including political, social, economic and cultural life. Speaking […]
Homework Development and Properties Limited has shown a strong commitment in resolving the housing deficit in Nigeria through affordable mini estates of one, two and three bedroom apartments which feature innovative architectural designs. Director of Homework Development and Properties Limited, Mr. Jide Adekola, whose firm participated at the two-day West African Property Investment (WAPI) summit […]
Eze, sir Steve Dike (KSJI), is the Eze Udo 1 of Igando/Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Alimosho, Lagos State. In this interview with INIOBONG IWOK, Eze Dike says the Igbos have been marginalised by successive administrations in Nigeria, he also assesses the Buhari administration among other issues? How do you assess the President […]
….Says it violates Act The House of Representatives on Wednesday accused the Buhari Administration of violating the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act by extending the tenure of the current board of the commission. It charged the government to adhere strictly to the provisions of the NDDC Act with respect to the appointment and reappointment […]
….Demand N7million to celebrate December 3 They milled around in their wheelchairs and crutches, virtually laying a siege at the gates of the headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, on Aba Road Port Harcourt. As if barricading the gates was not enough, the physically challenged persons blocked both sides of the very busy […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and UNICEF are partnering to ensure quality Education for the children, just as the FCTA also said that other sectors of the society are essential for national growth and development. The Secretary, Education Secretariat, Senator Isa Maina, stated this on Tuesday at the opening of UNICEF training for heads […]
Partnering private investors is one of the avenues being explored by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to improve on infrastructure at the nation’s airports. Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr. Saleh Dunoma, made this known at the just concluded three-day World Aviation Forum (WAF) organised by the International […]
Students have been advised to focus on their abilities and talents in order to take advantage of opportunities in their chosen career. Speaking on recently in Lagos at this year’s edition of Beyond the School, an initiative of the Nigerian Breweries/Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, Emilia Asim-Ita, a Senior Consultant with Thistle Praxis Consulting, enjoined […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe has commended Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed A. Abubakar for giving agriculture, especially rice production a massive boost in the state. In a letter of appreciation and commendation signed by the Minister and made available to journalists on Wednesday at the Headquarters’ of the Ministry in […]
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take over the conduct of local government elections across states of the federation. The National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Yabaji Sani, made the call at a news conference in Abuja, noting that the takeover became critical to checkmate alleged […]
I am not impressed with the 2018 budget presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari even though it’s the largest in our history at ₦8.6T/$23.9B. The 2018 budget lacks the capacity to grow our economy significantly. ₦5.5T/$15.3B, roughly 64% of our budget is going to salaries and debt servicing, this is insane. Only […]
To develop an education system that is relevant to national development and industrial growth, private sector operators need to support government’s efforts to boost career awareness among secondary school students. The Permanent Secretary/Tutor General, Lagos State Education District Six, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Onadipe said this at Oregun Junior High School in Lagos recently during the maiden […]
The National Examination Council (NECO) has commended Promasidor Nigeria Limited for stimulating the interest of Nigerian students in Mathematics through the Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show, sponsored byCowbell, the company’s flagship brand. Speaking to newsmen at the finals of the 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics Television Quiz Show recently in Lagos, the Registrar, […]
Resident of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have condemned the award given to newly appointed Secretary of the Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Hon Nzekwe Stanley Ifeanyichukwu, by the Nigeria veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) despite the poor state of abattoirs in the territory. Reacting over the surprise award given to Ifeanyichukwu, given in […]
Stephen Mba, a Pharmacist, is the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) in the November 18, 2017 Anambra State governorship election. Mba in this interview with newsmen speaks about his programmes, especially agricultural and power programmes for the people of Anambra State if elected. He also speaks on what he called complete restructuring […]
Gambian president, Adama Barrow have intensified discussion on gender balancing and equality with his recent appointment of a woman Vice president and her subsequent swearing into office on Friday 10th November. President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, officially appointed Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang as his vice-president. The president made the announcement via his Twitter handle on Thursday, […]