Funding challenge, an opportunity to domicile IT in-country, says Commissioner
Mr Olatunbosun Alake, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, on Tuesday said that the goal of the state government was to domicile Information Technology (IT) incountry and reduce foreign dependency. The commissioner told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Lagos that the inflation being experienced in the country was an opportunity […]
Senate wants end to hostilities in Cross River over boundary disputes
The Senate has called for an end to hostilities in parts of Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, over boundary disputes. This followed adoption of a motion sponsored by Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC Cross River)at plenary on Tuesday. Presenting the motion, Ekpenyong said Odukpani had been plagued by land and boundary disputes. He […]
ASUU asks Tinubu to intervene in its demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on President Bola Tinubu to look into the yearnings of the union to reposition the nation’s tertiary institutions. The union decried the neglects of its demands by the past administrations, saying the lingering crises that led to series of agitation since 2022 was due to non-implementation […]
Jonathan calls for truce between Fubara, Wike kicks off work on 13.59km Trans-Kalabari Road
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday inaugurated the commencement of work on the 13.59km Trans-Kalabari Road in Rivers. At the event, he called on the governor and his predecessor to work together for the progress of the state. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the first phase of the road, awarded at the […]
Lagos to support 1, 681 low income earners
The Lagos State Government has said no fewer than 1,681 low income earners will benefit from its financial support, in addition to 2,000 others that have benefited from the distribution of food palliative. The initiatives are part of measures put in place by the state government to cushion the effect of the current economic situation […]
Don’t allow PDP go into extinction in Nigeria’s politics, party leader pleads
Mr George Okoye, a Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra has urged stakeholders not to allow the party go into extinction in the country’s politics. Okoye, also a former member of the State Assembly, told journalists in Awka on Monday, that the leadership of PDP should not allow their personal interests and […]
Corporate leaders ask girls to see future in ICT career
By Patrick Aigbokhan Young girls have been charged to prepare themselves for future careers that will be premised on ICT knowledge and expertise. Speaking at the International Girls in ICT event organized by eBusiness Life Communications Limited, corporate organizations that gathered for the 12th edition of the year-long campaign spoke on diverse expectations from young […]
Tinubu condoles with Iran over passing of president, minister
President Bola Tinubu extended his condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi; Iranian foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials in a helicopter crash. Tinubu expressed profound grief over tragedy, and describing President Raisi as a leader who was passionately committed to the […]
Utomi calls for stakeholders’ summit on reconstructing economy
A political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has called for convocation of a stakeholders’ summit to discuss the country’s economy and suggest ways to reconstruct it. He made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)on Monday in Lagos. Utomi was reacting to the May 15 tripartite committee meeting on the new minimum wage, […]
World Culture Day: Minister urges Nigerians to embrace cultural diversity
The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has called on Nigerians to celebrate the country’s cultural diversity, describing it as a source of strength and unity. Musawa gave the advice in commemoration of the 2024 World Culture Day. The Day is set aside by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) […]
