Month: September 2018

Rethinking Research In Nigeria, By Nyerhovwo Tonukari

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…

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…

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…