Day: December 5, 2020

FRSC urges motorists to desist from excessive speeding, using handset while driving

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched the Ember Months road safety campaign, with a call on motorists to desist from excessive speeding and using the handset while driving to avoid accidents.   The FRSC Sector Commander in Katsina State, Mr…

December 5, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

NAF graduates 203 Special Forces personnel

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday graduated a batch of 203 Special Forces (SF) combat, search and rescue personnel in Bauchi.   Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff (CAS), who spoke at the ceremony, said that the personnel…

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Minister calls on engineers to create jobs via mining sector

Minister of Mines and Steel Development Olamilekan Adegbite has called on engineers in the country to explore opportunities in the mining sector to create jobs for youths.   He made the call at the inauguration of Mrs Halimat Adediran as first…

December 5, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

AfDB president gets CIBN award, urges leaders to be courageous

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB), on Saturday urged leaders in the banking sector to provide “audacious leadership” to navigate challenges of COVID-19 pandemic and restore hope and confidence in Africa.   Adesina gave the charge…

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Buratai lays foundation for golf club house, tees off tournament

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Saturday performed the foundation-laying ceremony for the construction of the TY Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club House at the Mambilla Barracks, Abuja.   Buratai also teed off the game…

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NIEEE inaugurates first BoT, pledges to impact on every Nigerian home

The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) on Saturday inaugurated a former President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr Mustafa Shehu, as its new Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman.   The NIEEE, at a virtual inauguration…

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NCPC boss urges youths to embrace dialogue in addressing challenges

Revd. Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christians Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), on Saturday urged Nigerian youths to rise up and complement government’s efforts to address the challenges facing the country.   Pam made the call in Abuja, while playing host…

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SMEDAN to train 100 entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom in standard packaging – D-G

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on Saturday announced plans to train 100 entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom in standard packaging processes.   Its Director General, Dr Dikko Radda, made the announcement at the opening ceremony of…

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