Category: General

Group Rejects GTI Report, Claims Terrorists Under Pressure in Nigeria

Abuja: Ayudantees Empowerment Initiatives (AYI), a civil society group, has faulted the recent report by the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), ranking Nigeria as the 6th most affected by terrorism in the world. The Executive Director of AYI, Mr. Amechi Oyema, stated this while briefing newsmen in reaction to the GTI

Polytechnic Proprietors Urge FG to Enhance Support for Technical Education

Abuja: Proprietors of Private Polytechnics, under the aegis of the Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria (APPN), have called on the government to pay attention to technical education in the country. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, President of the APPN, emphasized the need for government support during an interview in Abuja. According

Women Discarding Stereotypes in E-Hailing Industry

Abuja: Women are beginning to change the general belief that men dominate the e-hailing industry in Nigeria, an official of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has said. The Women National Leader of AUATON, Ms Nkechi Abiola, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency

SkyWin Aeronautics Industries: A Testament in Ethiopia’s Defense Modernization

Addis Ababa: This weekend, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated SkyWin Aeronautics Industries, a company that manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles for both civilian and military use. According to Ethiopian News Agency, as part of its far-reaching reform in the defense sphere, Ethiopia is witnessing tremendous advancements in terms of defense manufacturing.

Buea Town Slaughterhouse Faces Health Challenges in Meat Processing

Buea: ‘Aseeeh’, she called to caution the butchers not to mishandle the lifeless cow heads before examination. Three out of every ten people have suffered from illnesses, which sometimes result in death, for consuming infected meat and other contaminated food, states a World Health Organization (WHO) 2011 report. The time