Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu says the recently approved guideline for implementing Executive Order 5 will propel Nigeria to emerge as a global economic giant.Dr. Onu stated this, when he received the President and Board members…
Day: January 24, 2021
NITDA Partners With NARC On Research, Development Solutions
The National Information Technology Development Agency(NITDA)to partner with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) on research and development solutions to tackle Nigeria’s security and allied challenges.The agreement was reached during a courtesy v…
Banditry: Niger State Advocates Stiffer Punishment For Informants
Niger State Government in North-central Nigeria has urged the Judiciary and Legislative arm of the State to consider stiffer penalties for kidnappers, bandits and their local informants across the state.The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Be…
Nigerian Institute Of Transport Technology To Commence Training In North East
The Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, NITT, says it will soon commence training on transport and logistics management for the North East.The Director-General and Chief Executive of the institute, Dr Bayero Salih Farah, made this known to jour…
COVID-19: Nigeria Confirms 1,633 New Cases
Nigeria has confirmed 1,633 new cases of the deadly coronavirus also known as COVID-19.The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, confirmed the cases on Saturday, 23rd January 2021.The NCDC listed States that recorded cases to include: Lagos-498 Pla…
FCTA Tasks Schools To Comply With COVID-19 Safety Protocols
The Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, through its Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) of the Education Secretariat has called on principals of schools to ensure proper monitoring of staff and students to comply with COVID-19 sa…
Maritime: Presidential Amnesty Programme Partners With NIMASA To Tackle Piracy
The Presidential Amnesty Programme, (PAP) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) are to collaborate in the fight against piracy and other crimes in the country’s maritime sector.The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jam…