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Nigerian government to partner Ekiti chamber to spur economic activities
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, has promised to partner with the Ekiti Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture to boost commerce and industry in Ekiti State.
Senator Kalu applauds APC leadership on membership drive
Ahead of the January 25 nationwide member registration and re-validation exercise of the All Progressives Congress, former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has commended the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress “under the able and dynamic leadership” of Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State for the aggressive membership drive for the party.
Official: Ado-Ekiti federal polytechnic resumes January 18
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, has announced Monday, Jan. 18 as its resumption date for the start of academic activities in the Institution, Mrs Kehinde Ekanem, the institution’s Registrar, said in a circular, on Saturday.
Minister calls for greater investment in local technology
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has called on the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to invest in the production and commercialisation of local technology in order to boost Nigeria’s GDP.
NARSDA develops disinfection tunnel
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA) has unveiled its newly developed Disinfection Tunnel to curtail the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Donald Trump condemns Capitol Hill attack
Outgoing US President Donald Trump has “unequivocally condemned” the January 6 breach of Congress by his supporters.
FRSC boss urges motorists avoid night trips
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has advised fleet operators, other commercial drivers and patronisers to avoid night trips, noting that they are not only unsafe but utterly dangerous.
Ex-Miss New York: How TB Joshua’s video influenced me
In a post on her official Facebook page, Kulovany shared a video of Joshua’s documentary, emphasising a scene where the Nigerian cleric confronted a group of armed robbers who came to his church.
Coronavirus: US ambulances told not to transport some patients to hospital
Ambulance workers in Los Angeles County, California, have been told not to transport hospital patients that have extremely low chances of survival.
DBN donates palliatives to Adamawa, Cross River, Nasarawa communities
As part of its corporate social responsibility, the Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) has donated relief materials to economically-challenged individuals, including widows in rural communities of Keana, Madagalli and Bakassi in Nasarawa, Adamawa and Cross River States respectively.
76 Students bag First Class, as Mallam Sanusi chairs LASU convocation lecture
Lagos State University (LASU) is set to graduate a total of 8,959 graduates with 76 bagging First class honours degree in various faculties of the institution which is the highest in its history.
NYSC chief unveils clinic donated by UCH in Oyo
In a bid to increase the healthcare services provided for corps members and staff of the National Youth and Service Corps (NYSC), Director General of the scheme, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, on Monday, December 7, unveiled an ultra-modern medical centre at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin, Oyo State.
Bayelsa bye-election: Governor Diri commends INEC, others on peaceful poll
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for allowing the will of the people to prevail in Saturday’s bye-elections for the Bayelsa West and Central Senatorial districts.
Ex-President Obasanjo, catfish farmers brainstorm on how to move aquaculture forward
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Catfish farmers in the country on Saturday met to brainstorm and strategize for better productivity in the industry.
President Buhari: Improved Nigeria-South Africa relations will quicken African development
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday expressed optimism that improvement in relations between Nigeria and South Africa would speed up the process of development on the African continent.
UN again warns against nationalism in coronavirus response
Top officials of the UN have underlined the dangers of nationalism in the response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Kaduna introduces sex offenders register to name, shame perpetrators
The Acting Governor of Kaduna state, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, has clarified that the law to castrate rapists was enacted to serve both as a deterrent from committing the crime in the first place and to punish offenders.
UNESCO trains social media users on risk, consequences of migration
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says it has trained 25 social media users on using their platforms to highlight the risks, opportunities and consequences of migration.
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UNIBEN to resume based on Edo state coronavirus directives
The management of the University of Benin has said that its resumption date for students would be hinged on the resumption the date fixed by the state government as a result of the ravaging Covid–19 pandemic.
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