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Prevention: Avoid putting 3 fire agents – fuel, oxygen, heat – together – Expert

On: May 2, 2024

By Moses Omorogieva A fire and safety expert, Mr Jumade Adejola, on Thursday advised the public against putting three fire agents – fuel, oxygen and heat – together to avoid fire outbreak anywhere. Adejola gave the advice, while presenting a paper titled, “Need for Fire Protection in HomesContinue Reading

Electricity tariff hike: NBA threatens lawsuit against Discos

By: Lilian Okoro

On: April 30, 2024

In: Judiciary

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By Adenike Ayodele The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, has given the Federal Government and Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) a seven-day ultimatum to reverse to the old electricity tariff or face a lawsuit. The chairman of the branch, Mr Seyi Olawunmi, said this at a news conference on TuesdayContinue Reading

Nation-building: Yiaga Africa organises debate competition for universities

By: Lilian Okoro

On: April 30, 2024

In: General News, Metro

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By Oluwatope Lawanson Yiaga Africa, an NGO, says its national debate competition will provide a unique platform for students across universities in Nigeria to articulate their vision for the nation of their dreams. Mrs Antonia Onda, Senior Programme Officer, Yiaga Africa, made this known at the South WestContinue Reading

Institute wants safety, security of workers prioritised

By: Lilian Okoro

On: April 30, 2024

In: Defence/Security

With: 0 Comments

By Felicia Imohimi The Environment and Safety Management Institute (ESMI) has urged the government and other stakeholders to prioritise the safety and security of workers in the country. Alhaji Usman Ibrahim, Emir of Nasarawa Emirate and Chairman, Board of the institute, made the call at the 4th National Stakeholders’Continue Reading

Expert advocates removal of cultural norms barring women, girls in STEM disciplines

By: Lilian Okoro

On: April 25, 2024

In: General News, Science & Tech

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By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Mr Jide Awe, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) expert, has advocated the removal of cultural norms and stereotypes that discourage women and girls from pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Awe made the call in Abuja on Thursday while speaking with the NewsContinue Reading

CITN inducts 605, tasks members on reforms in nation’s taxation system

By: Lilian Okoro

On: April 25, 2024

In: General News

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By Lilian U. Okoro The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has inducted 605 new associate members as certified chartered practitioners in the field of taxation. The 16th President of CITN, Mr Samuel Agbeluyi, who made this known at the 50th induction ceremony of the institute on ThursdayContinue Reading

Climate Disasters: UN to priotise early warning systems by 2027

By: Lilian Okoro

On: April 24, 2024

In: Environment

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By Gabriel Agbeja The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says the UN has planned to priotise early warning systems against climate disasters globally, by 2027. Dr Benard Gomez, the representative of WMO for West, Central and North Africa, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja in a good will message atContinue Reading

NCoS distributes start-up packs to 32 ex-offenders

By: Lilian Okoro

On: April 24, 2024

In: Defence/Security

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By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has distributed start-up packs to 32 ex-offenders who were trained on various trades while serving their jail terms. Distributing the tools on Wednesday in Abuja, the NCoS Controller General, Haliru Nababa, expressed optimism that the skills acquired by the ex-offenders wouldContinue Reading

FG, UNESCO move to address gender disparity in education

By: Lilian Okoro

On: April 15, 2024

In: Health

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By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Education (FME), in collaboration with International Institute for Educational Planning, UNESCO (UNESCO-IIEP) organised a capacity building workshop to reduce gender disparity in education in states. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, at the opening of the five-day workshopContinue Reading

Clark calls for special taskforce for release of Chibok girls

By: Lilian Okoro

On: April 15, 2024

In: General News

With: 0 Comments

By Naomi Sharang Pa Edwin Clark, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has urged the Federal Government to appoint a special taskforce to ensure the rescue of the remaining Chibok girls held by Boko Haram The elder statesman made the call while briefing newsmen in AbujaContinue Reading

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