By Sylvester Thompson The Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria (APPN) says technical education is crucial to Nigeria’s industrialisation, as Polytechnics address labour market needs and provide diverse pathways for students. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, President of the association, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Polycarp Auta No fewer than 500 athletes from 50 universities across Nigeria are participating in the ongoing International University Sports Federation (FISU) in Jos. Prof. Ishaya Pam, the Chairman of Sports Committee, University of Jos, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Idris Olukoya Ms Surah Animashahun, Chairman, Epe Local Government, Lagos State, has begun the distribution of 200 first aid boxes to public primary schools in the community. Animashahun, who inaugurated the distribution on Thursday in Epe, said that the development was for the public schools’ students to have easyContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is setting up trade centres in several major commercial capitals across Africa and the Caribbean as part of its efforts to boost intra-African trade. Dr Robert Tomusange, Director and Global Head of Real Estate and Administration for Anglophone West Africa at Afreximbank,Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The race for the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six qualification playoffs has intensified with Match-day 11 actions to commence on Wednesday April 9. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a total of eight matches will be played in various stadia across theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) rebounded on Tuesday, reversing several days of bearish trends, with a gain of N101 billion. The NGX market capitalisation rose by N101 billion or 0.15 per cent, closing at N65.589 trillion, up from N65.488 trillion on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI)Continue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso Mr Patrick Obianyo, a former Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Anambra, has emerged the standard bearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party for the Nov. 8 Anambra Governorship Election. Obianyo was unanimously nominated through a voice vote at a congress held in AwkaContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Aisha Adamu Fari Foundation has emphasised the need for increased investment in raising awareness about early detection and treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome to contain the disease. The Foundation’s CEO, Ms Aisha Fari, said this during the inaugural ‘Walk Against Cushing’s Syndrome’, organised with support from ASPI,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Speaker House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, have commended the wives of military and police officers for their commitment to promoting quality education in the country. They gave the commendation during the Groundbreaking and Fundraising Ceremony of the Defence and PoliceContinue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday nominated Mr Jude Ezenwafor as its candidate for the Nov. 8 governorship election in Anambra. Dr Cornell Onwubuya, Chairman of the Anambra Governorship Election Congress Committee, said Ezenwafor was the sole aspirant and secured 798 ‘yes’ votes. He added thatContinue Reading
