Osinbajo, Gowon Condemn Hate Speeches, Call For Mutual Respect

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has called on Nigerians to have mutual respect for one another regardless of tribe or religion. Professor Osinbajo, who expressed concern over the increasing rate of hate speeches arising from ethnic and religious intolerance, asked the citizens to shun all acts capable of destroying Nigeria’s peace and unity. He made the...

Using solar energy to irrigate your farm

EditSolar energy powered water pumps are coming onto the market. AGRICULTUREIrrigation systems need to be powered. Unfortunately for Ugandans, national grid electricity is not yet in all corners of the country.Rural Uganda, where most of the farming in the country takes place, is the worst-hit. With an average of 75 kWh per year, Uganda has one...

Akufo-Addo Still Committed To Farmers – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta has indicated that the Akufo-Addo-led government is committed to improving the lives of farmers. He made this remark while presenting the mid-year budget review in parliament as required by the Public Financial Management Act 921 passed in 2016. Speaking specifically to the armyworm infestation, the Finance Minister said government had...

We Are Not Robbing God – Private Universities

The Council of Independent Universities (CIU) has dismissed information circulating on social media about the high cost of tuition at some private universities. Describing the information as false and misleading, the Council is therefore urging parents and prospective applicants to contact the universities directly for information of fees or charges. A message circulating on social...

Second Edition Of Bayelsa Economic Forum Begins In Yenagoa

The second edition of the Bayelsa State Investment and Economic Forum (BSIEF) has kicked-off in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The State Commissioner of Trade, Investment and Industry, Mr Kemela Okara, told reporters on Wednesday that he essence of the Economic Forum was to bring the world to Bayelsa State and vice-versa. Mr Okara said...

Fayose Praises National Assembly For Passing #NotTooYoungToRun Bill

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has commended the National Assembly for passing the bill to reduce the age limits for elective positions. “If a Nigerian who is 18 years can vote, such a person should also be qualified to be voted for and whether or not such person can be elected should...

Amazon Takes On Alibaba, Launches Prime Now Service In Singapore

A clash of the e-commerce titans in Southeast Asia, with Amazon launching its 2-hour express delivery service Prime Now in Singapore on Thursday, putting itself in direct competition with Chinese giant Alibaba for the very first time. The move to the tiny, but wealthy, the city has been hotly anticipated. Amazon has largely sidestepped China,...

Full List Of 1999 Constitution Amendment

The Federal lawmakers on Wednesday cast their votes to amend sections in the fourth amendment of the 1999 Constitution. Here is a full list of the sections amended. 1. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, (Fourth Alteration) Bill, No. 1, 2017 (Composition of Members of the Council of State) – This bill seeks to...

NPP Holds Regional Delegates Conference In Ho Today

The Volta regional branch of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its annual delegates conference today (July 27, 2017). The conference which is underway at the OLA Senior High School in Ho, is on the theme ‘moving forward together as a united family.’ The conference which is the first since the NPP’s massive...