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The National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, has again made a passionate appeal to the three most outstanding retired military generals, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Theophilus Danjumu and traditional rulers in the country to save the country from the grip of Islamism and Boko Haram. Rising from a crucial meeting in Lagos, the group called on traditional rulers and leaders of the indigenous tribes to unite and rally to defend their indigenous ethnic nationalities in the North and South and their ancestral lands from the menace of Islamism and Boko Haram. A 13-point communique signed by the NCEF chairman, Elder…

Despite the high interest shown by Nigerian girls in accessing the internet through mobile telephones, the number opting for Science, Mathematics, Technology and Engineering (STEM) career is waning. A research conducted by Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre, Lagos shows that 89.8 per cent girls access the internet via mobile telephones while 77.6 per cent of girls believe STEM careers are for men. The report which centres on digital access and habits of Nigerian girls conducted in Lagos State and made available to the press by Mrs. Ore Olumalesi, the Executive Director of W.TEC, shows that 37.5 per cent own computer sets,…

A country manager of International Finance Corporation, a private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has advocated the need for banking institutions and their subsidiaries to invest more by stepping up their lending facilities to Nigerian women, who are seen as catalysts of development. Eme Essien Lore, the Country Manager of IFC, Nigeria’s office, speaking on Women, Innovation and Funding for Business during the concluded Social Media Week in Lagos said “It is even more profitable when you invest more in women. As mothers, women have great potentials to generate more incomes for their families. Most of them are…

By Akanimo Sampson Abu Dhabi holds the key to the future of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Government leaders, global CEOs and other investment stakeholders will be meeting in the city from December 6-10. They will be stepping up efforts to promote investment for sustainable development at the 7th biennial United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Forum (WIF). It will also be the first-ever Asian E-Commerce Week to be held in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is, however, the capital and the second-most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (after Dubai). It is also the capital of the Emirate of Abu…

Manchester City claimed the Carabo League Cup for the fourth time in five seasons by beating Aston Villa 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodrigo. Mbwana Samatta pulled a goal back for Villa, but their wait for the club’s first silverware since 1996 goes on as Pep Guardiola’s men have now won six of the last seven major trophies in English football. Guardiola made eight changes from the side that won 2-1 at Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday with Kevin De Bruyne among those left on the bench. However, it mattered…

As the Covid-19 otherwise known as Coronavirus infection debutted in Lagos, Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerians not to panic as a result of the virus in the country While expressing sadness over the first recorded case, Buhari advised Nigerians to strictly observe the advisories disseminated by the Ministry of Health, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and the World Health Organisation (WHO), on the best way to prevent infection. The President, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja, said that he was saddened that the virus could find…

By Akanimo Sampson International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says Fusarium wilt is one of the most devastating diseases of banana. Fusarium wilt, popularly known as Panama disease, is a soilborne fungal disease. It is responsible for the crop’s declining yield in the Great Lakes region of Africa, where banana is a major source of food and income for millions of smallholder farmers. The disease is spread by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), which enters the root systems of banana plants and blocks the uptake of nutrients and water. It causes yellowing of leaves, splitting of the pseudostem, and eventual death…

English Premier League leaders Liverpool ended their unbeaten run after they fell to 19th-placed rivals Watford on Saturday. The match, which was Liverpool’s 28th league game, ended 3-0 in favour of The Hornets. Coach Jurgen Klopp’s side recorded their first defeat of the season after winning 26 of their last 27 league matches with one draw. The match had ended in a goalless draw in half time before Ismaila Sarr’s double and Troy Deeney’s strike, all in less than 20 minutes, dashed Liverpool’s hopes of winning the title unbeaten unlike ‘The Invisibles’ of 2003-04 season. It was the first time…

Development experts came together and castigated Nigerians for being apathetic in demanding transparency in the extractive industry from the Federal Government. After a documentary was rolled out that Nigeria generated N83 trillion from the petroleum resources which accounted for 70 per cent revenue in the last four decades, the experts agreed that given transparency, extractive industry would have accrued more revenue to the government. Baring their minds during the concluded Social Media Week 2020 in Lagos held at Landmark Event Centre on the topic Technology for Transparency in extractives, they observed that Nigerians are the losers for keeping mute over…

By Akanimo Sampson Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State says his administration has developed a strong security architecture that is attracting foreign and local investors to the state. Speaking on Friday when he granted audience to the Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens-Peter Kjemprud at the Government House Port Harcourt,  Governor Wike informed that more investments are being made to further improve security in the State. He said: “We have improved security in the state and that has given confidence to investors.  We are further developing the security architecture for better security of lives and property.” Governor Wike said that with improved…