By Aderogba George An entrepreneur, Dr Obaje Austin, has advocated the adoption of solar technology to drive economic growth, strengthen value chains, and create employment opportunities in Nigeria. Austin, Managing Director of Powerverse Tech Ltd. and Executive Director of Oyoyo Market Square Ltd., made the call in an interview withContinue Reading

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive review of agricultural curricula in polytechnics and colleges of education to address widening skills gaps and revive youth interest in agriculture. The Chairman of the Agriculture Curriculum Review Implementation Committee, Prof. Idris Bugaje, disclosed this at a two-day national workshopContinue Reading

Arrest By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Police Command in Cross River says it has apprehended a suspected 60-year-old gun runner, and recovered two locally fabricated firearms. This is contained in statement by the command’s spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, on Monday in Calabar. Eitokpah said that the suspect was apprehended in OdukpaniContinue Reading

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‎‎Weather ‎‎By Gabriel Agbeja ‎‎The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and sunny weather activities from Monday to Wednesday nationwide. ‎‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted sunny skies on Monday over the northern region during the morning hours with chances of thunderstorms. ‎‎NiMet anticipated moderate rains over partsContinue Reading

  By Philomina Attah The Nigerian Baptist Convention Vice President (Ministerial), John Enyinnaya, has urged Nigerian leaders to embrace their responsibilities to solve inherited problems through divine guidance, not complaints. ​Speaking during the thanksgiving service at the First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja, to mark the on-going 113th Annual convention session,Continue Reading

Rescue By Ehigimetor Igbaugba A coordinated search-and-rescue and tactical operations are currently ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of 15 passengers abducted on Friday by gunmen on the Calabar–Oron waterway. The Spokesperson of the Cross River Police Command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, made this known in a statement on Monday. “The commandContinue Reading