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Buhari: Time For Nigeria To Take Advantage Of Technology

November 24, 2019 8:22 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has identified the importance of technology globally, saying that with the development, Nigeria cannot remain where it is today in terms of development.

The president spoke yesterday at the graduation ceremony of Senior Executive Course (SEC) 41 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos.

Represented by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) Buhari said that Nigeria could not afford to remain where she is going by what is available in technology today.

He said: “The opportunities are great. We can simply leap-frog and there is so much room for leap – …

DRDB

Nigeria, Indian Sign MoU To Produce IED Detectors

November 23, 2019 5:28 am

The Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), India, to produce the Ramon Improvised Explosive Device (IED) materials detector with standoff at distance.

With the agreement, the DRDB is free to make use of the DRDO’s photonics laboratory in India to produce the IED detector, which in turn will be deployed to troops fighting the counter-insurgency war in the Northeast. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Federal government by the Director General, of the bureau, Air Vice Marshall Onyemaechi Osahor, and the Indian …

‘Committed To Building A Smart Nigeria’

November 23, 2019 3:25 am

When geeks talk about anything smart – smart home, smart office, smart city – it tends to ends as gobbledygook. But when you meet the folks at Triangle, the subject matter is crystal clear, as simple as abc. They don’t just explain. They give an experience.  And their office is just perfect for exhibition. There, recently, I tasted a futuristic moment.  It was a piece of mirror in the toilet. While brushing your teeth, you can transform the mirror to give you a sort of “mirror, mirror on the wall magic.” From the screen, you can make phone calls …

Nigerian

“Criminals Have Hijacked Nigeria” – 2Baba Idibia

November 21, 2019 11:54 am

Respected Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia better known by his stage name, 2Baba Idibia has slammed the Nigerian system in a tweet on his Twitter page.

The outspoken Nigerian entertainer who is known for speaking out about the ills and wrongs in the Nigerian society in his latest tweet is condemning the Nigerian system which he refers to as a joke.

The singer’s tweet expresses his disappointment with the way the country is being governed by its leaders whom he refers to as criminals.

He however maintains hope for the younger generation whom he prays can influence positive change

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Nigeria

Health Minister Scores Nigeria High In HIV/AIDS Fight

November 20, 2019 11:51 am

 Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health says Nigeria is on track in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Ehanire who was represented by Mr Araoye Segilola, National Coordinator, AIDS/STI Department in the ministry, said Nigeria had made tremendous success in reducing the scourge.

He noted that years back, discrimination against persons living with the disease was very high, saying that today the story had changed.

Ehanire who reiterated calls for more to be done in saving lives, said identifying communities with most infections was imperative for making more progress.

“We need to work with the communities and engage them in order to …

Inflation

Nigeria’s Inflation Rises To 11.61%

November 19, 2019 2:56 am
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) yesterday, said that inflation rose by 11.61 per cent (year-on-year) in October 2019 from 11.24 per cent recorded in September, 2019 with major increases recorded in food. On a year-on-year basis, the composite food index rose by 14.09 per cent in October 2019 compared to 13.51 per cent in September 2019. 

“This rise in the food index was caused by increases in prices of meat, oils and fats, bread and cereals, potatoes, yam and other tubers, fish and vegetables. On a month-on-month basis, the food sub-index increased by 1.33 per cent in October 2019, up …

Saraki: Nigeria Accounts For 70% Trade In Gulf Of Guinea

November 17, 2019 4:53 pm

The Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki has disclosed that Nigeria is a destination of choice in terms of maritime trade as 70 percent of the Gulf of Guinea trade takes place in Nigeria.

The minister said the country is always open to new ideas and new ways of improving services to its citizens, saying Nigeria is tackling the challenges through proactive environmental friendly policies.

She made the disclosure at a meeting with a trade mission from the Kingdom of Belgium on Friday, citing the World Bank report on Ease of Doing Business to justify the progress the …

Lesotho Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifiers Today At 5pm

November 17, 2019 6:35 am

Lesotho and Nigeria will face off for the third time on the international scene as they continue their qualification campaign for the 2021 african cup of nations.

Super eagles head into sunday’s encounter as group L leaders following their 2-1 win Over benin at the godswill akpabio stadium on wednesday.

While the crocodiles fought back to hold sierra – leone on a 1-1 draw on wednesday.

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The last two matches between the two countries were during the 2008 Afcon qualifiers. With nigeria wining the two leged fixtures. 1-0 in maseru and 2-0 …

Vehicle

A Bottle Too Many Kills – Road Accidents In Nigeria

November 16, 2019 5:21 am

As we gradually count down to the end of 2019, we need to ponder on our driving behavior. We also need to ponder on the numerous   tragedies and deaths as well as injuries through road traffic crashes which were all avoidable. To guide your thoughts please allow me to share a piece I used at the beginning of 2019.It started thus;last night  after having a drink too many steve olufemi sodiya,aka ,OJJ(omuti jati jati)left  the party quietly and left his car behind because he knew drunk driving was dangerous .he took a taxi. From the party his friends phoned him …

Soyinka

DSS, Judiciary Ridiculing Nigeria, Says Soyinka

November 14, 2019 1:03 pm

•Tasks CSOs on concerted efforts against rights abuses
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, yesterday called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and the judiciary to apologise to Nigeria, lamenting that the nation was being ridiculed before the world on account of the actions of the duo.

In a statement entitled, “Sowore, Human Rights and the Rule of Law,” the poet called on civil society organisations (CSOs) to coordinate their responses to alleged rights abuses by state agents.

He claimed that government officials were on a mission to enthrone a “pattern of conduct that openly scoffs at the role of …

Obi: Only Revolution of Mindset Will Change Nigeria

November 14, 2019 3:47 am

Vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23 election, Mr. Peter Obi, Wednesday said it’s only revolution of the mindset and change of perception by the youths that would usher in a new Nigeria desired by all.

Obi said in today’s world, one did not need to carry out the kind of revolution that was done in the past, explaining that revolution is being disrupted every day by ideas and knowledge.

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He made the remarks in Abuja, while speaking during the Law Faculty …

Nigeria Targets Oil Companies For Greater Share Of Profits

November 12, 2019 2:35 pm

In a move Nigeria’s president hailed as a “landmark moment”, Africa’s largest oil producer approved legislation this week to bolster its share of revenues from international majors.

The authorities say the amendment — heralded as the biggest change in decades to its production sharing deals — will bring billions of dollars into state coffers as the country belatedly claims an “equitable share” of its vast natural resources.

But oil industry insiders have slammed the change as an ill-planned attempt to grab the money and warn that it could prompt an exodus of investments as foreign firms turn their backs on …

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