‘Nigeria to send astronauts to space by 2015’
Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Ita Ewa, said on Thursday, May 17, 2012 that Nigeria would launch three satellites and send astronauts to space by 2015. Ewa stated this in Abuja at the ongoing ministerial briefing to commemorate 2012 Democracy Day and anniversary of the Goodluck Jonathan administration. He said the move was part
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FG Grants Site Approval for Lekki-Epe Int’l Airport
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation, has granted site approval for the construction of the proposed Lekki-Epe International Airport, Lagos State Government has said. The state Commissioner for Commerce & Industry, Mrs. Senapon Oworu, disclosed the development at an annual ministerial media briefing she addressed recently along with Special Adviser (Commerce & Industry),
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Relief as FAAC Nears Resolution on April Allocation
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) Thursday finally began the technical session of its two-day meeting to share monthly revenue to the three-tiers of government for April. The actual figures distributed are expected to be announced Friday. The meeting originally scheduled for Monday and Tuesday had been put on hold following the alleged lack of
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Armed Forces ready for any crisis – Minister
The Armed Forces are combat ready to surmount all issues of insecurity; internal or external. This was made known by the Defence Minister, Dr. Bello Mohammed on Thursday, May 17, 2012. He also added that government has ensured this by funding the requirements of the different arms of the military. Speaking at the ministerial platform
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‘Nigeria to send astronauts to space by 2015’
Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Ita Ewa, said on Thursday, May 17, 2012 that Nigeria would launch three satellites and send astronauts to space by 2015. Ewa stated this in Abuja at the ongoing ministerial briefing to commemorate 2012 Democracy Day and anniversary of the Goodluck Jonathan administration. He said the move was part
Business
Govt launches NISDP scheme for diverse skills development
The Federal Government is planning to address the country’s dearth of manpower for industrial growth with the launch of the National Industrial Skills Development Project (NISDP) for the country. The project, which was launched in Abuja on Thursday, May 17, 2012, was jointly developed by the Industrial Training Fund and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development
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Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies at 63
U.S songstress, Donna Summer, famous for disco classics including ‘I Feel Love and Love To Love You Baby’, has died at the age of 63. Summer was one of disco’s biggest stars and also had a huge influence on the synth pop and dance music scenes, reports the BBC. Her family said they were “at
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Tension trails Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee lunch
A glittering lunch for the world’s sovereigns to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II was marked yesterday by a withdrawal, protests and sharp criticism of the guest list. Spain’s Queen Sophia has pulled out of the event slated for Windsor Castle, west of London, amid tension over Gibraltar, while there were protests
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‘Nigeria to send astronauts to space by 2015’
Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Ita Ewa, said on Thursday, May 17, 2012 that Nigeria would launch three satellites and send astronauts to space by 2015. Ewa stated this in Abuja at the ongoing ministerial briefing to commemorate 2012 Democracy Day and anniversary of the Goodluck Jonathan administration. He said the move was part
Govt launches NISDP scheme for diverse skills development
The Federal Government is planning to address the country’s dearth of manpower for industrial growth with the launch of the National Industrial Skills Development Project (NISDP) for the country. The project, which was launched in Abuja on Thursday, May 17, 2012, was jointly developed by the Industrial Training Fund and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development
Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies at 63
U.S songstress, Donna Summer, famous for disco classics including ‘I Feel Love and Love To Love You Baby’, has died at the age of 63. Summer was one of disco’s biggest stars and also had a huge influence on the synth pop and dance music scenes, reports the BBC. Her family said they were “at
Tension trails Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee lunch
A glittering lunch for the world’s sovereigns to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II was marked yesterday by a withdrawal, protests and sharp criticism of the guest list. Spain’s Queen Sophia has pulled out of the event slated for Windsor Castle, west of London, amid tension over Gibraltar, while there were protests
Senate probes teachers’ job status in unity schools
The Senate yesterday, Thursday, May 17, 2012 directed its Committee on Education to launch a comprehensive investigation into an alleged engagement of qualified Nigerians as casual teachers in Federal Government colleges across the country. The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly issued the order after an exhaustive debate of a motion brought by Senator Andy
FG Grants Site Approval for Lekki-Epe Int’l Airport
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation, has granted site approval for the construction of the proposed Lekki-Epe International Airport, Lagos State Government has said. The state Commissioner for Commerce & Industry, Mrs. Senapon Oworu, disclosed the development at an annual ministerial media briefing she addressed recently along with Special Adviser (Commerce & Industry),
Relief as FAAC Nears Resolution on April Allocation
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) Thursday finally began the technical session of its two-day meeting to share monthly revenue to the three-tiers of government for April. The actual figures distributed are expected to be announced Friday. The meeting originally scheduled for Monday and Tuesday had been put on hold following the alleged lack of
Armed Forces ready for any crisis – Minister
The Armed Forces are combat ready to surmount all issues of insecurity; internal or external. This was made known by the Defence Minister, Dr. Bello Mohammed on Thursday, May 17, 2012. He also added that government has ensured this by funding the requirements of the different arms of the military. Speaking at the ministerial platform
FG doctors, solidarity strike begins
The face–off between the Lagos State Government and sacked 788 doctors, yesterday, took a dramatic turn, as doctors in federal hospitals in Lagos, said they will today embark on an indefinite solidarity strike. The federal hospital doctors called on the National Assembly to urgently wade into the crisis between the Lagos State Government and the sacked
FG concessions Apapa-Oshodi expressway
There are indications that the Federal Government may have decided to concession the Apapa-Oshodi expressway following failed attempts to ensure the road is free of traffic gridlock. The decision to concession the road leading to the ports in Lagos was as a result of the cost of repair and maintenance, while the concession option was
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