Lagos Set to Host Writers’ Conference in 2018

Lagos State is set to host one of the biggest writers’ conferences in the country next year under the auspices of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). Writers conference, amongst other things, aims at developing, as well as improving the requisite

Alex Ekwueme Dies in London

Ailing second republic president, Dr Alex Ekwueme has been confirmed dead at a London clinic. Ekwueme was said to have died late Sunday night after battling with what his family declared as a chest infection. The sad event occurred at

NADDC To Establish an Automobile Training School

The Nigerian Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) said it would create automobile training school in the country in order to train youths across Nigeria in vehicle production. This was made known by the Director General of the agency, Mr.

El-Rufai and the Teachers’ Saga

The Governor of Kaduna State has replied critics over his decision to sack primary school teachers. The Kaduna State Governor Malam El-Rufai has been in the news for a while over his sack of over 21,780 teachers. This was after

Graduate Breaks 69-Year Old Record of University of Ibadan

For the first time since the establishment of the University of Ibadan, 69 years ago, a graduate, Ozibo Ekele broke the jinx in the department of history by earning a First Class Honours with a Cumulative Grade Point Aggregate of

Military Stops Admission of Combatant Female Cadets

In a major reversal of policy, the Nigerian Military is planning to end the admission of female cadets into the combatant course of Nigerian Defence Academy. According to Punch Nigeria, the recommendation to put a stop to the program was

Adunni And Nefertiti at World Food Prize

It is no longer news that Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina was nominated for the World Food Prize at Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, on the 19th October 2017. A prize that competes with the Nobel Prize as it had over 800

Multi Storey Car Park at Lagos Airport Opens

The Lagos state government has successfully opened a multi-storey, 1300- capacity car park, parking problems at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport should now be history. Here are few things you should note concerning the Lagos Airport car park: All visitors

Abiodun Awoyemi Hopes to Improve Nigeria’s Emergency Management System

A young man, Abiodun Awoyemi, a student at Penn State University is optimistic that he would improve the Nigeria emergency management system. He hopes that he would use the knowledge acquired from his degree to prevent injuries and death arising

JAMB Bans Eyeglasses, Wristwatches, Pens in 2018 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has banned the use of electronic devices in its examinations. The ban would be effective from the 2018 United Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The board stated that it had discovered that some electronic devices like

EU to Enhance SMEs’ Growth in Nigeria

Promoting Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) will be beneficial to boost economic growth by significantly reducing poverty through job creations. If well-established by the government, it has the capacity to grow a country’s GDP, generate taxes as well as aid

Lagos Stops Increase in Lekki Tollgate Tarrifs

Lagos State government has halted the plans of Lekki Concession Company Ltd to increase tariff on Lekki- Epe expressway and Lekki- Ikoyi link bridge. This is because the company did not receive the approval of other stakeholders, as seen in

UK, Nigeria to Partner in Fish Farming

The demand for fish in Nigeria is quite high as it constitutes about 41% of our total animal protein intake by an average Nigerian. Sadly, we need about 2.66 million metric tons of Fish to satisfy the dietary needs of

Reinhard Bonke Explains His Choice of Nigeria For His Farewell Crusade

Reinhard Bonke, world-renowned evangelist has enlightened the public on Monday in Lagos on the reason he chose Nigeria as the location for his farewell crusade. In a press briefing, he stated that Nigeria is his beloved country and he is

Federal Government to demolish Costain, Jibowu bridges for Lagos/ Ibadan Standard Gauge Rail line

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi stated on Monday that the laying of tracks for the Lagos/ Ibadan standard gauge rail line would begin in December. He also added that the bridges in Jibowu and Costain would be destroyed to

TStv begins Sales and Promotions

On October 1, 2017, a lot of Nigerians were excited about the arrival of TSTV (pay as you view subscription) than they possibly were about the country’s independence. The air was rented with cheers at the launching ceremony of Nigerian

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