I would like to start by asking why should the Federal Government still be happy in giving university lecturers grants for research? Where are the commercialized researches outputs that warrant further research investments? But is the Federal Government funding research to the expected level? Are we doing the kind of research that will bring development…
Month: September 2018
Neymar, Mbappe Gear Up For PSG-Marseille Clash On StarTimes
This weekend, leading payTV platform, StarTimes Nigeria, will air live matches of Ligue 1 on ST World Football as Paris Saint German looks to add to its 15 points as the team slugs it out with Marseille who is only 5 points behind on the league table. Last weekend, PSG defeated St-Etienne by 4 goals…
I Have Special Bond With Mathematics—Cowbellpedia Contestant
The secret to better performance in Mathematics lies in developing a special relationship with the subject, which has developed into a phobia for many students. This was the submission of Ifeanyi Ayoku, a participant in the ongoing 2018 of Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics Television Quiz Show, sponsored by Cowbell Milk, the leading brand from Promasidor…
Elumelu To Launch World’s Largest Digital Platform for African Entrepreneurs
Africa’s leading entrepreneurship focused philanthropy, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, is launching the world’s largest digital platform for African entrepreneurs and the African entrepreneurship ecosystem – TEFConnect. TEFConnect will officially be unveiled at this year’s TEF Forum, taking place on October 25, 2018, at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. Harnessing and building on the success of Africa’s…
2019 Election Results Won’t Be Accepted—Prophet Iginla
Popular Abuja-based cleric, Prophet Joshua Iginla, has released fresh prophetic warnings concerning the forthcoming 2019 general elections. The clergy, noted for his accurate prophecies, gave this prophetic advice to the nation and especially politicians inside his 80,000 seater auditorium known as City of Wonders in Abuja. During the live service, Prophet Iginla called for prayers…
Nigerian Breweries Donates Block Of Classrooms To Lagos School
In furtherance of its intervention in Nigeria’s education sector, leading brewer, Nigerian Breweries Plc, has donated a block of six classrooms, conveniences and textbooks through the Nigerian Breweries/Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund to Itolo Girls Junior Secondary School, in Surulere, Lagos. The donation was made on Monday, September 17, 2018, at a ceremony where the…
10th NB Golden Pen Awards Holds September 28
The grand finale of this year’s Nigerian Breweries Golden Pen Awards, which comes up on Friday, September 28, 2018 promises to be grand indeed, going by the level of readiness of the organisers. As the 10th edition of the awards, Nigerian Breweries Plc has assured that guests would witness an epoch event with all the…
Heritage Bank Partners NPA For Improved Ports Infrastructure In Maritime Sector
The maritime sector through Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) is set to get improved infrastructural boost as Heritage Bank Plc revealed plans to provide financing for building critical maritime infrastructures and other aspects of transport sector projects once policies driving the projects are well structured. The MD/CEO of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo disclosed this as one…
Kogi East Senate: The Risk Of PDP Choosing Attai Aidoko, By Idris Omahi
Jim Rohn, an American author and motivational speaker once said, “If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” This seems to be the dilemma of the people of Kogi East Senatorial District of Kogi State. From one political dispensation to another, they have been forced to…
Organisers Fix 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend For November
The 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend will hold from Saturday the 10th to Sunday the 11th of November, 2018, the organisers have said. During the show, fashion enthusiasts all over the world will be treated to an unparalleled exposé of Africa’s finest in fashion. Holding in Lagos, one of Africa’s largest and most cosmopolitan cities, the…