Kashimu Inuwa Abdullahi
16 Sep
In line with its vision to equip at least 70 per cent of Nigerians with digital literacy skills by 2027, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) at the weekend launched the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative in Minna, Niger State. At the launch, which attracted mostly youths and players in the tech industry,…
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With offices in the United States of America, the United Kingdom and France, the United Bank of Africa (UBA) is set to open an office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in January 2025. The Group Managing Director of UBA Group, Oliver Alawuba, disclosed this in Abuja, yesterday, during a valedictory party in honour of…
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Nigeria’s 2025 budget, which is pegged on an optimistic oil price and production of over two million barrels per day (bpd), may suffer a major threat given the decision by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to maintain production cut into 2026. The decision, analysts said, may freeze oil prices as Brent traded for…
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The Executive Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Olasoju Adebayo, has announced plans to commence the reconstruction of the long-neglected Emzor Way, located off Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. The announcement was made during a meeting with senior management staff of companies operating along the road corridor . The road, which has been in a deplorable…
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commended the Kwara State government for its prompt action against a schoolteacher who assaulted a corps member serving in the state. In a statement issued yesterday, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr Onifade Olaoluwa, described the government’s decision as a step that would deter future occurrences of such misconduct…
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has urged Commissioners for Transportation in coastal states to partner with the agency in areas such as training, safety campaigns, infrastructure development, andfinancial empowerment. Speaking at a one-day consultative forum on safety and insecurity in inland waterways, held…
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An early morning fire yesterday gutted a section of Queen Elizabeth Hall, one of the students’ hostels at the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State. The Guardian learnt that the fire, which broke out in the early hours, affected the office of the Hall Warden and the Secretary. The cause of the fire was yet…
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Justice Sherifat Sonaike of the Lagos High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), yesterday, adjourned hearing on the plea bargain agreement application of convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, and three others to February 20, 2025. The adjournment followed updates from counsels in the criminal case, marked LD/5960C/2017, who informed the…
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The Guardian newspaper’s reporter in Oyo State, Rotimi Agboluaje, has bagged a first-class degree from the Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan. Agboluaje, who graduated from the department of Business Administration, was among the 14 students who bagged first class at the ceremony. The reporter gained admission into the university with his Higher National Diploma [HND]…
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As part of its contribution to education advancement, the Christ Miracle Mission Church Worldwide (CMMC), Ojodu Berger, Lagos, has awarded scholarships to some members of the church to support their schooling. At the event, cheques between N200, 000 and N1 million were presented to 20 beneficiaries by the founder, Peter Adebisi. Speaking on the initiative, Adebisi…
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Lord Mayor of Leeds City, United Kingdom, Abigail Katung, has advocated a multi-dimensional strategy to boost education quality in Nigeria. Katung made the call while delivering the 22nd convocation lecture of the Igbinedion University, Okada, titled: “Education for national impact.” He underscored the need for quality education in Nigeria, citing systemic challenges such as inadequate…