Month: November 2021

Alajọ Ṣomolu: Nigeria’s legendary thrift collector who lived for almost a century

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His name was likened to success and smartness in the track “Alajọ Ṣomolu” by Afrobeat singer, Olawale Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo. Before the advent of unicorn fintechs and banks, people entusted their savings with thrift collectors. One of them stood out in Lagos and the areas that now constitute the South West of Nigeria: Taiwo Olunaike Alphaeus. But that name may not ring a bell until one says “Alajọ Ṣomolu”, literally meaning the thrift collector of Ṣomolu. He had no computer knowledge, not to talk of using a balance…

Niger Govt bans sale of Motorcycles

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Following the incessant security challenges in some parts of Niger State and coupled with the demands of motorcycles as ransom by bandits and kidnappers, the State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed the immediate ban on the sales of motorcycles across the State. A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane revealed that the category of motorcycles affected by the ban included any motorcycles (Bajaj, Boxer, Qiujeng, Honda ACE, Jingchen, etc) with engine capacity from 185 Cubic Centimetres ( cc) and above remained banned…

U.S classified files reveal untold story of Ojukwu Biafra

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Secret American diplomatic dispatches, spread over 21,000 pages, provide previously unknown information about the Nigerian Civil War Early in the morning of 1 July 1967, Nigeria’s young head of state, Colonel Yakubu Gowon, was feeling uneasy in his office at the Supreme Headquarters, Dodan Barracks in Lagos. The unease was a result of his being ceaselessly pressured to authorize a military invasion of the breakaway Republic of Biafra. Thirty officers had been recalled from courses abroad. Trains and truck convoys, bearing fuel, supplies and men, were still leaving Kano and…

Gov Sule swears-in Professor, 17 others as overseers, charges appointees on transparency

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has sworn-in a Professor of development economics from the state owned varsity, Dr. Rabo Dakare, for Panda development area and 17 others as overseers of the 18 development areas in the state. Engineer Sule performed the swearing-in ceremony at the late Aliyu Akwe Doma Banquet Hall, on Friday. The governor charged the appointees on imbibing the tenets of his administration anchored on the principles of transparency, accountability, prudent management of resources and fear of God. Engineer Sule said the event marked the determination of…

2020 RECRUITMENT OF POLICE CONSTABLES : Medical Screening holds from Nov 23

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The Nigeria Police Force has invited all candidates who were successful in the recently concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) in the ongoing 2020 recruitment exercise, for the next stage of the recruitment process which is the Medical Screening Exercise. The medical screening exercise is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, 23rd November, 2021 to Monday, 6th December, 2021, 0800HRS – 1500HRS daily, at designated Police Clinics/Hospitals in the seventeen (17) Police Zonal Commands across the country. Consequently, candidates who participated in the recruitment screening CBT are to check their application status on…

2021 Supply Chain Management Conference holds Dec 4

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The organizers of the Supply Chain Management has announced date for the annual conference holding in Abuja. The Convener of the conference who also doubled as Founder/CEO ,Milat Business School,Abuja,Dr.Aliyu llias made the announcement at a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday. Aliyu said; “Humans depend on supply chains to deliver basic necessities of life and it is well known that supply chain management is an integral part of most businesses and it is essential to company success and customer satisfaction”. The 2021 supply chain management will focus on…

Yahaya Bello felicitates with Mai Mala Buni @54, says He’s A Game Changer

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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has felicitated with the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni on the occasion of his 54th birthday anniversary. Governor Bello in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed on Friday, described Buni as an astute leader, administrator par excellence and a game changer. The governor recalled how the Buni-led committee was able to manage the internal wranglings and crisis that engulfed the ruling party at the time he…

NYSC begins 2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream Ii Orientation Course

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The NYSC management has announced date for the 2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream II Course scheduled to hold in all NYSC Orientation Camps as follows: (a) Commencement/Registration: Wednesday 24th November, 2021 (b) Cut-off date for Registration: Midnight Sunday 28th November, 2021 (c) Swearing-In Ceremony: Tuesday, 30th November, 2021 (d) Closing Ceremony: Tuesday 14th December, 2021 NYSC said; “All Prospective Corps Members must present themselves for COVID-19 test at the camp before registration. “Prospective Corps Members are to fill COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) self-reprinting form and print verification slip to be…

Huawei, Arravo sensitize customers on new Technology Solutions

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Huawei, a global technology company, in collaboration with Arravo, one of its partners in Nigeria, jointly organised a stakeholders’ forum in Lagos recently, where they raised customers’ awareness about new technology trends and solutions that would drive business growth and profitability, while reducing operational cost.   In his opening remarks at the forum, the CEO, Arravo, Mr. Ayo Adegboye, said the forum was organised to bring customers together to learn modern technology trends from Huawei.   “We are looking at new software solutions that will help drive customers businesses in…