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ASUU and Its Worrisome Contributions To The Collapse of The Nigerian Educational Sector

ASUU

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 […]

No waiver for fish importation – Lokpobiri

Fisheries

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 […]

PETAN: Shell bags award for outstanding contributions to oil industry

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 […]

FCTA to immunise 1m children against polio, other diseases

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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 […]

PWDs in Nigeria, agents of change and development – FG

PWDs

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 […]

Firm shows commitment in resolving housing problems

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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 […]

Igbos have been shortchanged in Nigeria- Sir Dike

Igbos

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 […]

Reps faults FG appointment of NDDC board

NDDC

….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 […]

Drama as Persons with Disability sealed off NDDC for 48 hrs

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….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 […]

FCTA, UNICEF partner on development of education

DAILYTIMES

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 […]

FAAN boss harps on partnership for airport development

FAAN

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 charged on talents, career Development

Students

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 […]

Rice Production: Minister commends Bauchi Gov.

Bauchi

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 […]

ADP wants INEC to take over conduct of LG elections

ADP

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 […]

Turning Nigeria into a developed nation should be the priority

Independence

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 […]

Lagos urges corporate organisations to emulate Promasidor on career guidance

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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 […]

NECO commends Cowbellpedia on Mathematics’ development

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, […]

FCT residents kick over poor sanitation of abattoirs

FCT

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 […]

I will make Anambra exporter of food in 3 years if elected governor -Mba

Mba

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 […]

Gambia’s President Powers gender balancing, swears in female VP

President

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, […]