Month: November 2018
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Kwara Govt Seeks More Investment In Vocational Education
By Steve Oni, Ilorin The Kwara state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has advocated massive investment in vocational education to make the country a net exporter of skills rather than importing manpower. Governor Ahmed made the call when he received the Team Leader and Director of Logistics, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Air Commodore…
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Nexford University, A.Y.E, Partner To Empower African Entrepreneur
By Joy Imisi Nexford University NXU, and Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs A.Y.E, a network with more than 12 million members, have announced a new partnership that will equip Nigerians with the skills needed to grow and sustain successful startups. The partnership, which has been described as pioneering and the first of its kind in Africa, will…
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NEMA vs House of Reps: Osinbajo, Maihaja exonerated
The Advocates of Social Justice for All (ASJA), has exonerated Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and the National Emergency Management, NEMA under Engr. Mustapha Maihaja of any wrong doing. The organsation pointedly said the accusations leveled against the Vice President and Engr Maihaja were politically motivated. Rising from its 7th Extra Ordinary Meeting Held in Abuja…
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Boko Haram: Human rights report condemns use of manipulated videos
The Coalition of CSOs on Human Rights and Good Governance has released a preliminary report on the recent attacks by Boko Haram on military posts in Borno State. The coalition, however, faulted the use of manipulated videos, still images to depict the attack on the troops by the insurgents. According to a report released by…
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Saraki Empowers Constituents, Asks Kwarans To Resist Plot To Turn Kwara Colony Of Lagos Politicians
By Steve Oni, Ilorin The President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has asked Kwarans to resist devilish plot by selfish and greedy local politicians to turn Kwara state to a colony of some frustrated Lagos politicians in the build up to the 2019 general elections. Saraki asked the people of the state to…
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Saraki Empowers Constituents, Asks Kwarans To Resist Plot To Turn Kwara Colony Of Lagos Politicians
By Steve Oni, Ilorin The President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has asked Kwarans to resist devilish plot by selfish and greedy local politicians to turn Kwara state to a colony of some frustrated Lagos politicians in the build up to the 2019 general elections. Saraki asked the people of the state to…
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LG redefines cooking experience with innovative gas cookers
General Manager, Home appliances division at LG Electronics West Africa, Mr. Jiung Park, has said that the company’s focus has been on creating an excellent product that meets customer needs and more. He said as a customer-centric brand, LG focuses on ensuring excellent cooking performance, easy clean, perfect safety and convenience. Commenting on some of…
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Intra-African Trade Fair Exhibitor Registrations Pass 1000’
By Joseph INOKOTONG, Abuja The African-Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced Tuesday that exhibitor registrations for the inaugural Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2018) taking place in Cairo, Egypt December has reached 1,054, surpassing the target of 1,000 exhibitors set by the organisers. The trade fair, which is being organised by Afreximbank in collaboration with the African…
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KWASU Honours Ex Ghananian President, Two Others
By Steve Oni, Ilorin. Former President of Ghana, Mr. John Kufuor, has said that Africa must be in search of enlightened and creative leaders in all spheres of life and in respective African countries to surmount present challenges and ensure exciting future in the continent. Speaking after he bagged honorary doctorate degree in Public Administration…
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2019: PDP has failed presidential debates for 16 years, cannot drag Buhari to its level – NDF
A pro-democracy group , the National Democratic Front has lashed out at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over its insistence that President Muhammadu Buhari must be available for presidential debate ahead of the 2019 presidential election. The group likened the development to a drunk requesting for a marathon with a sprinter. NDF said the former…