Godwin Nwabunka
2 Aug
An economist, Dr Godwin Nwabunka, who is founder/chairman of Board of Trustees (BoT) of 'Grooming Centre,' a non-governmental organisation, has urged governments at all levels to create the enabling environment to attract more investments in tertiary institutions, especially in the rural communities. This, he said, would help accelerate development in the rural areas. Nwabunka, who…
25 Mar
Mrs. Gladys Mo’Ekhator stands as a champion in the realm of the oil and gas service industry, her journey a testament to unwavering determination, unparalleled expertise, and an unyielding commitment to excellence. With a career spanning more than two decades, Gladys Mo’Ekhator has carved her niche as a visionary leader, trailblazer and strategist, navigating the complexities of the sector with finesse and resilience.
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A mother of a victim of the Ibadan funfair stampede, who simply identified herself as ‘Iya Ayomide’ on Thursday, said over a hundred people died at the stampede that happened at the event which took place at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. The woman, whose child was affected at the event, spoke with journalists at…
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A competent source has confirmed that the Statistician-General of the Federation, Mr Adeniran Adeyemi, was invited for questioning by the Department of State Services (DSS) following the release of a controversial survey report on ransom payments in Nigeria. He was subsequently released by the secret police. The source revealed that the DSS is checking the…
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The Benue House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Hyacinth Dajo, has summoned the former special adviser to Gov. Hyacinth Alia on the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Dennis Akura. Akura is to appear before plenary on Tuesday to explain and refund N1.78 billion that was not accounted for while he…
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The bill to rename the Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, after the second civilian governor of the state, Rev. Fr Moses Adasu, on Thursday passed second reading during plenary at the Benue Assembly. The Majority Leader, Mr Saater Tiseer (APC/Mbagwa), said that the provisions of the assembly’s Standing Orders XII, Rule 83, limited the second…
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The Commissioner of Police (CP), Delta Command, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda, has reiterated the ban on fireworks in the state during the festive season. Abaniwonda gave the order in a statement he made available to newsmen on Thursday in Warri. The CP directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police officers, and Tactical Commanders to ensure strict compliance…
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The former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has backed the tax reform bills of President Bola Tinubu, which have generated concerns, especially in the northern part of the country. Dogara supported the tax reform bills at a Town Hall meeting organised by the Christian Awareness Initiatives of Nigeria (CHAIN) on Thursday in…
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Nigerian music star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved another milestone as her debut album, ‘Born in the Wild’, is ranked No. 2 on Billboard’s Best R&B Albums of 2024. Tems is the only African artiste on the list, which features renowned names like Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, and Muni Long. Billboard,…
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Niger Government has continued to implement the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) despite the suspension of its funding by the Federal Government. Hauwa Bako, Special Adviser and Focal Person of the NSIP in Niger State, disclosed this during a two-day capacity training for staff of SIP office in Minna on Thursday. The News Agency of…
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Angered by findings from the Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) has informed non-compliant MDAs that they will face necessary actions, including enforcement, to ensure adherence to government directives. According to the EICS scorecard released on Thursday in Abuja…
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The Federal Government has unveiled a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy to position Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, who inaugurated the AI Academy on Thursday in Abuja, said the programme was set up in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel…