FG, Society to Publish Book On COVID-19

CoronavirusEducationFG, Society to Publish Book On COVID-19

PilotnewsJanuary 13, 2022

ABUJA — Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  (MOU) with the Society Committee Against COVID-19 (SOSOCOVID), to document government and stakeholders activities during COVID-19 pandemic. SOSOCOVID is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). Ehanire, represented by Mr. Okwudili Okechukwu, Director, Health System Strengthening Division in the ministry, said in Abuja that the project would educate Nigerians on issues of COVID-19. Ehanire said stakeholders played vital roles in curbing the spread of...

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Australian Researchers Break Ground On Quantum Computers

Research & DevelopmentScience & TechnologyAustralian Researchers Break Ground On Quantum Computers

PilotnewsJanuary 13, 2022

Researchers from the University of Melbourne and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have contributed to an international breakthrough that would allow for the cheap production of next-generation super-powerful quantum computers. The publication in the journal of Advanced Materials on Thursday showed a new method of embedding single atoms into silicon wafers to create extremely precise arrays of subatomic particles or “qubits” used in quantum computing. The current process of making quantum chips relied...

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Zulum Seeks UN Support for Resettlement Programme

National DevelopmentNewsZulum Seeks UN Support for Resettlement Programme

PilotnewsJanuary 13, 2022

MAIDUGURI — Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has sought the support of the UN agencies for the ongoing rehabilitation and resettlement programme of the state government Zulum made the call on Wednesday while receiving the Acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Mr. Mathias Schmake who led a UN delegation on a courtesy call on the governor in Maiduguri. “There are over 50,000 resettled farmers that returned to their recovered communities who are in...

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OPINION: Why Prof. Soludo Must Not Take-off With a Lot of Baggage

ColumnsOpinionPoliticsOPINION: Why Prof. Soludo Must Not Take-off With a Lot of Baggage

PilotnewsJanuary 12, 2022

Prof. Soludo has to sanitize his government from the get-go, and never populate his new government with appointees who should not be associated with the new government, especially when there are no political repercussions. Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra’s Governor-Elect will be sworn-in in about two months’ time. So far, many people have become desperate and doing all they could to lobby for one position or another. Most of those lobbying for positions are in Obiano’s...

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Ethiopia Conflict Dynamics Shift as New U.S. Envoy Takes Over

AfricaColumnsOpinionEthiopia Conflict Dynamics Shift as New U.S. Envoy Takes Over

PilotnewsJanuary 12, 2022

Recent signs out of Ethiopia are encouraging, but major issues standing in the way of a sustainable peace remain unresolved. By Michelle Gavin, Guest columnist and blogger News coming out of Addis Ababa suggests that the conflict in Ethiopia is entering a new phase. For over a year, momentum seemed to be forever driving toward worsening violence between the federal government, its allies, and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), as well as a deepening...

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NNPC Reviews 2021 Activities As Buhari Inaugurates Board

NewsNNPC Reviews 2021 Activities As Buhari Inaugurates Board

PilotnewsJanuary 11, 2022

ABUJA — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has every reason to perform beyond expectation in 2022 as President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday inaugurated the Board of the newly incorporated NNPC. The inauguration which took place in Abuja was to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles that place premium on doing business with the highest ethical standards, integrity, and transparency. Inaugurating the Board chaired by Sen. Margaret Chuba Okadigbo, the President charged them...

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Zeetin Boss Advocates Devotion to Science, Technology Development

BusinessScience & TechnologyZeetin Boss Advocates Devotion to Science, Technology Development

PilotnewsJanuary 11, 2022

ABUJA — The founder of Zeetin Engineering Limited, Azibaola Robert, has said that sincerely embracing and deploying science and technology by Nigerians would facilitate and deepen the economic and infrastructural development of Nigeria. Robert stated this when he hosted a delegation of the national executive of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), led by its president, Dr. Elizabeth Eterigho, on Tuesday in Abuja. “There are many things wrong with Nigeria’s technological advancement and...

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Holders Algeria Held by Sierra Leone in Their 2021 AFCON Group E Opener

AfricaSportsHolders Algeria Held by Sierra Leone in Their 2021 AFCON Group E Opener

PilotnewsJanuary 11, 2022

Riyad Mahrez and his teammates failed to spark as reigning Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Algeria drew goalless with Sierra Leone in their opening Group E fixture. Heading into the delayed 2021 tournament aiming to become the first team to win consecutive AFCON titles since Egypt won three in a row between 2006 and 2010, Algeria were favorites. They dominated on Tuesday but could not find a way through Sierra Leone’s solid rearguard. Appearing at...

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Children Below 18 Years Can Access JAMB Facilities Without Vaccination Card

NewsNigeriaChildren Below 18 Years Can Access JAMB Facilities Without Vaccination Card

PilotnewsDecember 29, 2021

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the examination body, has clarified that those below the age of 18 years are not required to produce any vaccination card to access its facilities. JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said the board’s policy of no vaccination card, no entry into any of its facilities nationwide as earlier announced, was being misconstrued. The clarification became necessary following reports that many underage candidates were making frantic efforts to get...

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Thanksgiving Service Episode 2: “”Any Pastor Wey Dey Look Me Bad Eye…..”

ColumnsLifestyleOpinionThanksgiving Service Episode 2: “”Any Pastor Wey Dey Look Me Bad Eye…..”

PilotnewsDecember 27, 2021

“Any Pastor Wey Dey Look Me Bad Eye as If Him Sef Be Saint, Na God Go Punish Am” I imagined myself grabbing her waist and moving mine in and out like I usually do in the other room. It felt like a pleasant heavenly dream until I was awoken with a violent slap. The building had gone quiet. I was faced with an angry and disgusted woman who had just slapped me. Pastors rushed...

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