95% of Students in Exit Classes Resume in FCT

CoronavirusEducationNews95% of Students in Exit Classes Resume in FCT

PilotnewsAugust 5, 2020

About 95 per cent of students in the exit classes of the secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), resumed on Tuesday, in preparation for the 2020 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Majority of the teachers and students said they were happy to resume after lockdown, which lasted for about five months, due to the ravaging Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Mrs Essien Enewan-Okon, Principal of Government Secondary School, Wuse Zone 3 in Abuja, said that 90 per...

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High Turnout of Students as Schools Resume for Exit Class in FCT

CoronavirusEducationNewsHigh Turnout of Students as Schools Resume for Exit Class in FCT

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

There was a high turnout of students as schools resumed in Abuja following the Federal Government’s directive that schools should reopen for students in exit classes. Some students were seen at their schools on Tuesday observing the COVID-19 safety protocols stipulated by the Federal Government. Social distancing was observed in classrooms, hand wash points set at different locations in the schools and students were mandated to wear their face masks. The Minister of State for Education, Mr....

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Ghana Looks to Long Relationship With African Americans for Investment

AfricaNewsUnited StatesGhana Looks to Long Relationship With African Americans for Investment

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

The year 2019 marked four hundred years since the first enslaved people from West Africa arrived in the United States. The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, declared the anniversary the Year of Return. It celebrated the resilience of African Americans and encouraged them to return to Africa, visit, apply for Ghanaian citizenship, and take advantage of investment opportunities. Festivities included naming and healing ceremonies, trips to heritage sites, musical performances, lectures, investment forums, and relocation conferences. According to...

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Security Challenges: You Must Rejig Security Strategy, Buhari Tells Security Chiefs

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaSecurity Challenges: You Must Rejig Security Strategy, Buhari Tells Security Chiefs

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has again challenged the nation security agencies to rejig their strategies in the ongoing battle against insurgency, banditry and other violent crimes in some parts of the country. The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, retired Maj-Gen. Babagana Mongonu, revealed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the National Security Council meeting, presided over by President Buhari at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday. He said: “Mr President has...

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African Champions League Final to be Played in October

AfricaSportsAfrican Champions League Final to be Played in October

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has abandoned plans to play the semi-final and final matches of the 2019/2020 African Champions League in a single venue. The continental football ruling body has now set a date of Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 for the continental decider. Cameroon had been earmarked to host the final stages of the competition. But, following their withdrawal, CAF confirmed the semi-finals will be played over two legs on a home and away basis, with the final...

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NCS Conference Showcasing Emerging Applications, Technology in Achieving 4IR for Sustainable Development

NewsScience & TechnologyNCS Conference Showcasing Emerging Applications, Technology in Achieving 4IR for Sustainable Development

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), said that the annual International conference would showcase emerging applications and technologies to achieving fourth industrial revolution (4IR) that would lead to Sustainable Development. The President, NCS Prof. Adesina Sodiya said at a virtual news briefing via Zoom that this year’s theme ‘Emerging Application and Technology for Industry 4.0 (EATI 2020) would provide technological support for modern industries. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that this year’s conference initially scheduled to be held at Akwa Ibom would be held...

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Buhari Presides Over Security Council Meeting

National SecurityNewsNigeriaBuhari Presides Over Security Council Meeting

PilotnewsAugust 4, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presided over Security Council meeting at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that those in attendance include Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha. Others are the Service Chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur...

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Nigerian Governors Condemn Boko Haram After Attack on Member, Say Governors Are Also Vulnerable

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Governors Condemn Boko Haram After Attack on Member, Say Governors Are Also Vulnerable

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)August 4, 2020

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has condemn Boko Haram terrorists’ attack on the convoy of the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, the says the attack is a proof that governors are also vulnerable. The NGF also decry the worsening security condition in the country, lamenting all the efforts of government in curbing the situation. This was disclosed in a stated signed by the chairman of the forum and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi and made...

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From Blue Ivy to Wizkid, See All the Artists Featured on Beyoncé’s Black Is King Visual Album

LifestyleNewsUnited StatesFrom Blue Ivy to Wizkid, See All the Artists Featured on Beyoncé’s Black Is King Visual Album

PilotnewsAugust 4, 20201

If you’re all over Beyoncé’s new Black Is King visual album like we are, then you’ve probably noticed more than a few familiar faces make appearances. In addition to American artists like JAY-Z, Childish Gambino, and Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé brought in a wide range of talented African artists and musicians to collaborate on this incredible project. The album — which is a visual companion to the soundtrack for Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King — tells the story of a young African...

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Shoprite to Leave Nigeria After 15 Years of Operation – Official

BusinessNewsShoprite to Leave Nigeria After 15 Years of Operation – Official

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)August 3, 2020

South African Company, Shoprite Holdings Limited, has said it will auction off its outlets in Nigeria. The Cape Town-based retail company with presence in most Nigerian cities considered the sales of all his major stores following the effect of COVID-19 pandemic which has disrupted businesses globally. The decision of the megastore company to close down after 15 years it opened its first store in Lagos in December 2015 is contained in a trading statement for...

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