Former PDP National Chairman, Vincent Ogbulafor Is Dead
A Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Vincent Ogbulafor is dead. Ogbulafor reportedly died on Thursday night in Canada at the age of 73. He is from Olokoro, in Umuahia South local government of Abia State. The former chairman was born on May 24, 1949. Ogbulafor was first PDP’s National Secretary […]
Folashade Ogunsola Emerges UNILAG VC
A professor of microbiology, Folasade Ogunsola has emerged as the Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG) Ogunsola became the 13th and first female of VC of the institution for the first time in the last 60years The professor is expected to succeed the outgoing VC , , Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, whose five-year single term […]
Campuses Must Reopen!
By Toyin Falola I call the deaf by his name he hears me, but I claim I’m being ignored and shamed; I count stones on the streets put them in different pots to heat. Done, I assume, and ready to eat But in my rage, I soon chew, and it breaks my teeth. […]
Annie Ernaux wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature
The 2022 Nobel prize in literature has been awarded to Annie Ernaux, a French author whose works are mostly autobiographical. The committee cited her work “for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory”. Ernaux had been among the favourites to win the prize. […]
Nigeria At 62: Osinbajo Group Tasks Students on Patriotism, Loyalty
School seeks VP’s help to fix dilapidated building, equip Science laboratory A group loyal to the Vice President, the Osinbajo Grassroots Organization( OGO), has called on younger Nigerians, particularly students, to keep the faith in the future of the nation by embracing the virtues of patriotism and loyalty. National Convener of the […]
Ethiopia Scraps Visa on Arrival For Nigerians
Ethiopian government Stops Visa on Arriva For Nigerians The Ethiopian government has stopped visas on arrival for Nigerians with immediate effect. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday The government said travelers would need to obtain their visas at its embassy in Abuja before embarking on a trip to the country. “Please, be […]
FG Weakens ASUU, Registers Rival Union
The federal government has presented a certificate of registration to the Congress of Nigerian University Academics( CONUA).The minister of labour ana productivity, Chris Ngige presented the certificate to CONUA on Tuesday. In 2018, CONUA parted ways with ASUU over irreconcilable differences The minister also presented a certificate of registration to the National Association of Medical […]
FG To Register ASUU Rival As Academic Union
The federal government has approved the registration of Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA), a breakaway faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), as an academic union. CONUA broke away from ASUU over disagreements on some issues in 2018. The minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige will present the certificate of registration […]
Fintechs Are Disrupting Banking Sector Operations-CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) says the financial technology (fintech) companies are disrupting the operations of the banking sector. This was made known by the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele during the International Association of Deposit Insurer (IADI) Africa Regional Committee (ARC) technical assistance workshop in Abuja on Tuesday, October 4. Emefiele said fintechs companies that […]
Lagos workers get salary raise
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a salary increment for workers in the employ of the state government. During a visit to the office of the Head, Office of Public Service, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, the governor said this has become necessary because of the state of the nation’s economy. Details are to […]
