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The role of technology in shaping the future of world economies cannot be overemphasized due to the current trajectory the sector is on, therefore, forward-thinking countries need to embrace the adoption of technology in all aspects of governance. (L-R) John Obaro, Managing Director, SystemSpecs (left); Bisi Aina, Executive Director, Soft Alliance (second left); Bisi Sanda,…
Owerri – Gov Rochas Okorocha has said that the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is ready and will be inaugurated in the second week of May, President Muhammdu Buhari receives in audience Governor Rochas Okorochas of Imo State in State House on 1st April 2019 The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Sam Onwuemeodo…
Mauricio Pochettino took his share of the blame for “sloppy” Tottenham’s 1-0 Champions League semi-final first leg defeat against Ajax after admitting he used the wrong tactics. Mauricio Pochettino Pochettino’s side made a dismal start as Donny van de Beek put Ajax ahead after just 15 minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday. Ajax…
Twenty-six people have been feared killed and several others critically injured following a Boko Haram attack on a village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Our correspondent gathered on Tuesday that the insurgents, riding motorcycles, stormed the Kudakaya village in large numbers around 7pm on Monday. A local vigilante member said, “Many victims…
By Ikechukwu Odu NSUKKA —The Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, has lauded the Faculty of Arts of the University for rejuvenating the spirit of research and intellectualism in the university. The Deputy Vice Chancellor of UNN, Prof. Charles Igwe(middle); the dean, Faculty of Arts, UNN, Prof. Nnanyelugo Okoro (3rd left);…
The police in Lagos on Tuesday charged three men before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court Lagos with illegal possession land. The defendants, George Ologunoyan, 54; Anifowoshe Rasak, 47, and Adegbenga Ayoku, 65, are facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, wilful damage and stealing. They, however, pleaded not guilty. According to the prosecutor, ASP Peter Nwangwu,…
The President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr Mansur Ahmed, on Tuesday called on Ministry of Petroleum Resources to address the challenges encountered by manufacturers with the price of gas. Ahmed made the call at an interactive forum on gas pricing in Lagos. Represented by Mr Paul Gbadedo, Chairman, Economic Policy Committee of MAN,…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the bank has registered eight companies to carry out Cash-In-Transit (CIT) as part of key policy measures towards promoting effective and efficient currency management in the country. Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele Emefiele, who was represented by the…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday reiterated that no part of the country, regardless of its geographical location or political leaning, would suffer neglect during his administration. Buhari disclosed this at the inauguration and handing over of Erosion/Flood Control and Road Improvement projects at the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa. The President, who was represented by the…
Houston Police Department has arrested Dafe Sejebor, former group general manager of National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), over his alleged involvement in human trafficking. Sejebor was arrested along 46 others in an investigation that lasted 10 days with focus on Fort Bend County and the Katy areas of Texas. Sejebor was retired from NAPIMS, a…