The House Committee on Customs and Excise has raised concerns over huge revenue losses from the continued closure of some of the nation’s land borders. During an oversight visit to Zone B of the Nigeria Customs Service, the committee pledged to work with security and telecommunications committees to sponsor a motion for their reopening. The […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a warning to the Federal and State Governments, urging them to address long-standing issues to avert an impending industrial crisis in Nigeria’s public universities. In a press release signed by its president, Christopher Piwuna, the union expressed growing frustration among its members, citing poor welfare, inadequate […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns about the selection of the vice-chancellors of universities, citing the VC selection process at Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State. The union expressed dismay that universities had been turned into commodities for politicians and contractors, rather than promoting merit and scholarship for which […]
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutennt-General Olufemi Oluyede has restated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to building a well-educated, professionally competent, and future-ready Army, through strategic investment in education. Oluyede disclosed this during the 67th Passing Out Parade of the Nigerian Military School in Zaria, Kaduna State, on Saturday. The COAS, who was the Reviewing Officer […]
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Professor Victor Adetimirin Olawale as the Vice Chancellor of Edo University, Iyamho. According to a statement by the Secretary To The State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor Esquire, the appointment takes immediate effect. The statement further described Professor Olawale as a distinguished academic […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has assured that the State’s first flyover bridge will be completed by April next year, four months earlier than the initial completion date. The Governor gave the assurance during the APC campaign rally in Esan North-East Local Government Area, ahead of the Edo Central Senatorial by-election slated for August […]
The Managing Director of Independent Television and Radio, Engr. Elvis Obaseki, has been honored as a champion of public health, community advocate, and health awareness facilitator. This recognition comes as he actively supports and promotes the health initiatives of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Edo State branch. Our Edo Central correspondent, Chris Omijie, reports. www.itvradiong.com/live […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu as the substantive Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. The appointment was announced by the federal government on Friday. The Professor of Orthodontics will succeed Professor Darlington Obaseki, whose tenure comes to an end on Seventeenth August, 2024. Until her […]
It was jubilation galore at the Onitsha Port, Anambra State, on Monday when the first barge for the 2025 season-MV ZUPITOR/MV RB ALASKA berthed at the port. The General Manager of Universal Elysium Limited—the concessionaire of the Port, Mr. Chris Mbonu, and other stakeholders who received the barge, could not hide their excitement, with the […]
Made Kuti, the grandson of legendary musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has shared insights into how his grandfather was perceived during his lifetime, particularly in Nigeria. In an interview with Taymesan, Made said that despite Fela’s significant cultural impact, he was more appreciated internationally than locally while he was alive. He said his father, Femi, faced challenges […]
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