FIFA Scribe Commends Aisha Buhari Cup

SoccerSportsFIFA Scribe Commends Aisha Buhari Cup

PilotnewsSeptember 21, 2021

LAGOS — Fatima Samoura, the Secretary-General of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), on Monday commended the display of skills and the level of competition at the ongoing 2021 Aisha Buhari Cup in Lagos. Samoura made this known in Lagos after the match that saw the Black Queens of Ghana defeat the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0. She said she was delighted to see the level of improvement in competitive football for women at the...

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Africa Records Good Progress in Adoption of Bio-Tech Crops- ISAAA Director

Science & TechnologyAfrica Records Good Progress in Adoption of Bio-Tech Crops- ISAAA Director

PilotnewsSeptember 21, 2021

ABUJA — Africa has recorded good progress in the world in adopting bio-tech crops,  Dr. Margaret Karembu, the AfriCentre Director, International Service for the Acquisition of Agricbiotech (ISAAA) has said. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that SAAA is a not-for-profit international organisation that shares the benefits of new bioscience technologies to key stakeholders, particularly resource-poor farmers in developing countries, through knowledge sharing, support to capacity building initiatives, and partnerships. Karembu made this known in...

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FG’s Mass Metering Programme to Generate 500,000 Jobs, Says Expert

EconomyFG’s Mass Metering Programme to Generate 500,000 Jobs, Says Expert

PilotnewsSeptember 21, 20212

LAGOS —  A power expert, Mr. Kola Balogun, says the first phase (Phase zero) of the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) can create 500,000 jobs for Nigerians. Balogun, who is the Chairman, Momas Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company (MEMMCOL), made the assertion on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. NAN reports that the Federal Government launched the First Phase of the NMMP in respect of which the Central Bank of...

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UN Nations Pay Tribute at 9/11 Museum in New York

Award & RecognitionUnited NationsUnited StatesUN Nations Pay Tribute at 9/11 Museum in New York

PilotnewsSeptember 21, 2021

NEW YORK — UN nations on Monday paid tribute at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks launched against the U.S. that changed the course of history. UN Counter-Terrorism chief, Vladimir Voronkov, in his message to commemorate the anniversary, said the UN would continue to stand in solidarity with all victims of terrorism. Speaking at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in downtown Manhattan where the...

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Chinese Community in Lagos Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day

Culture & TraditionChinese Community in Lagos Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day

PilotnewsSeptember 21, 2021

LAGOS —  The Chinese community in Lagos has celebrated the mid-autumn festival and the Chinese national day, marking the final of the Nigeria maiden SGEL Chinese Wushu performance championship and awards ceremony in Nigeria. The was disclosed by Chu Moaming, Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China, in a statement he made available to the media on Monday. The event which was held on Saturday was organised by Huaxing Arts Troupe Nigeria, Wushu Development Association...

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Anambra People Cannot Accept De-Maketing of their State, Govt

Anambra ElectionsAnambra People Cannot Accept De-Maketing of their State, Govt

PilotnewsSeptember 20, 2021

Anambra People Cannot Accept De-Marketing of their State 1.      As the campaign for the November 6 gubernatorial election in Anambra State has started in earnest, it is understandable that some candidates and their foot soldiers have engaged in relentless rounds of misinformation and disinformation. There is nothing wrong with political parties, their candidates and supporters criticizing one another. Much as it is desirable for the political gladiators to base their utterances on facts,...

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Matriculation: VC Charges Students on Seriousness With Studies

EducationMatriculation: VC Charges Students on Seriousness With Studies

PilotnewsSeptember 18, 2021

OTUOKE, (BAYELSA) — The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Otuoke, Prof. Teddy Adias, has urged new students of the institution to always take their studies serious. This was as Adias averred that the institution believes in good character and high academic performances. Adias disclosed this at the 10th matriculation of the institution, at Otuoke, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa, on Saturday. Addressing the matriculants, the vice chancellor advised them to take their...

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Enugu Govt Captures Additional 251 Hotels Operating in the State

BusinessTourismEnugu Govt Captures Additional 251 Hotels Operating in the State

PilotnewsSeptember 18, 2021

ENUGU —  The Enugu State Government says it has captured an additional 251 functional hotels within its database as part of a drive to improve hospitality and tourism businesses in the state. The General Manager of Enugu State Tourism Board, Chief Steve Odo, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu on Saturday that the number of hotels captured by the government is now 403. Odo spoke on the sidelines of his achievements within one...

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World Clean-up Day: Organisation Educates People on Plastics Liter Dangers

EnvironmentWellnessWorld Clean-up Day: Organisation Educates People on Plastics Liter Dangers

PilotnewsSeptember 18, 2021

LAGOS — The LasGidis Recyclers, on Saturday sensitised the public on the dangers of plastic liter to the environment, to encourage cleaner environment. The event, held at Iru Victoria Island, Lagos had environmentalists and volunteers clean and rid the place off plastic liters to mark the 2021 World Clean-up Day, held every Sept. 18. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos State reports that, the event was to arouse public consciousness on clean environment...

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Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber in Ogun

Crime & SecurityLaw & JusticePolice Arrest Suspected Armed Robber in Ogun

PilotnewsSeptember 18, 2021

SANGO-OTA, (OGUN STATE) — Police in Ogun on Saturday said that they have arrested a 21-year-old armed robbery suspect, Nnandi Omeka, while carrying out robbery operation at Sango-Ota area in Ogun. A police spokesman in Ogun, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Ota, Ogun. Oyeyemi said the suspect, who was arrested on September 14, following a distress call received by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Divisional Headquarters at...

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