EKSG Introduces Teaching of ICT from Primary School, Reviews Laws

EducationNewsEKSG Introduces Teaching of ICT from Primary School, Reviews Laws

PilotnewsJuly 26, 2020

Ekiti State Government on Saturday announced introduction of new education policy that will accommodate teaching of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), from primary school level. The new development was made known in a statement in Ado Ekiti by the Commissioner for Information, Chief Muyiwa Olumilua. He said that the policy was part of decisions taken late Friday at a virtual meeting of the State Executive Council, presided over by Gov. Kayode Fayemi. According to him, the Executive...

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Group Empowers Victims of Human Trafficking from Oyo

Foreign PolicyNewsGroup Empowers Victims of Human Trafficking from Oyo

PilotnewsJuly 26, 2020

A sociopolitical group, Omitutun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), has empowered victims of human trafficking recently rescued from Lebanon and returned to Oyo State. The group presented a one million naira cheque to the state government at the governor’s office on Saturday in Ibadan in support of the victims. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the cheque was received on behalf of the state government by Mrs Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu, Gov. Seyi Makinde’s aide on Diaspora Affairs. NAN also reports...

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1,775 Babies Delivered in OPM free Hospitals – Management

HealthNews1,775 Babies Delivered in OPM free Hospitals – Management

PilotnewsJuly 26, 2020

The management of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), free specialist hospital says about 1,775 babies have been delivered in its facilities located in Port Harcourt, Rivers, and Ohanku community in Abia. A statement issued on Sunday by the OPM Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Gogo-Ogute Isaiah, said that 549 of the deliveries were recorded in their hospital in Rivers, while 1,226 were recorded in Abia. Isaiah quoted the Director of the hospital Dr Enighe Ugboma, as saying that the...

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Lawmaker Advocates Life Imprisonment for Rapists

Crime & SecurityLaw & JusticeNewsLawmaker Advocates Life Imprisonment for Rapists

PilotnewsJuly 26, 2020

A lawmaker representing Ipokia-Idiroko constituency in the Ogun House of Assembly, Mrs Sikiratu Ajibola, has prescribed life imprisonment for rapists in the country. Ajibola made the suggestion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abeokuta on Sunday. Ajibola, who is also the House committee chairman on Women Affairs and Social Development, expressed sadness over the recent development, especially as it concerned minors in the society. She said that time was ripe to enact a law to punish...

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COVID-19: Anambra to Distribute 1,000 Infrared Thermometers to Schools Ahead of Reopening

CoronavirusEducationNewsCOVID-19: Anambra to Distribute 1,000 Infrared Thermometers to Schools Ahead of Reopening

PilotnewsJuly 26, 2020

Prof. Kate Omenugha, Anambra Commissioner for Education says preparations are in top gear for the possible reopening of schools in the state soon. AWKA — Omenugha told newsmen in Awka on Sunday that the state Executive Council had approved the procurement and distribution of 1,000 infrared thermometers to public primary and secondary schools in the state. She explained that schools in the state got the equipment during the Ebola scourge in 2014. She said that...

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Magu’s Probe is a Plus for Buhari’s Administration – Malami

CorruptionLaw & JusticeNewsMagu’s Probe is a Plus for Buhari’s Administration – Malami

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 25, 2020

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has said the probe of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and other top officials is a plus for the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Malami disclosed this on ‘One-on-One’, an NTA Programme on Friday night while he was reacting to questions from the host, Cyril Stober. The AGF adds that the probe of the EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim...

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U.S. Navy Honours Nigerian Officer for Accountability

MilitaryNewsUnited StatesU.S. Navy Honours Nigerian Officer for Accountability

PilotnewsJuly 25, 2020

The United States Navy has awarded a Nigerian officer, Lt Victor Agunbiade, its medal of commendation for his meritorious service. The U.S Navy said Agunbiade effectively managed its largest cash disbursing office handling 45 million dollars (N17billion) in cash transactions. This, it said, accounted for around 70 per cent of its overseas disbursing volume. According to the award citation, Agunbiade earned the honour while serving as cash Disbursing Officer at the navy’s Camp Lemonnier in...

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NLC Rejects 6% Tenancy, Lease Stamp Duty Agreement

JobsNewsNigeriaNLC Rejects 6% Tenancy, Lease Stamp Duty Agreement

PilotnewsJuly 25, 2020

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to reverse the six per cent tenancy and lease stamp duty agreement in the country. Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC President said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Wabba said that the Congress noted with dismay the new policy by the Federal Government through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) stipulating a six per cent stamp duty fee for every tenancy and lease agreement...

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COVID-19 infections in Nigeria Rise to 39,539 as NCDC Records 591 New Cases

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19 infections in Nigeria Rise to 39,539 as NCDC Records 591 New Cases

PilotnewsJuly 25, 2020

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 591 new cases of COVID-19, bringing total infections to 39,539 as of July 24. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Friday. It stated that “regrettably”, 12 deaths were recorded in the country. Data released by NCDC data showed that the latest COVID-19 infections were reported in 16 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that unlike in the...

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FG Awakens to the Benefits of Funding and Encouraging Indigenous Inventions

NewsNigeriaScience & TechnologyFG Awakens to the Benefits of Funding and Encouraging Indigenous Inventions

Chris UlasiJuly 25, 2020

Research and technological innovations are key ingredients of national development which are reflected as vital indices of the country’s economic vitality and overall wellbeing.  Successful nations are able to make this important connection in the research and development nexus.  And since scientific research can take number of years to complete, funding from the government greatly affects scientific research. During this time period lot of financial support is required as there might be lot of expensive...

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