Month: July 2022

E-learning platform: Katsina govt., UNICEF to enrol 10,000 learners, teachers

By Abbas Bamalli, Katsina.   The Katsina State Government has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to enrol about 10,000 learners and teachers on an E-learning platform, the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP).   The NLP Coordinator in Katsina…

July 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

NECA appoints new D-G

By Esenvosa Izah, Lagos.   The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has appointed Mr Adewale Oyerinde as its Director-General, with effect from Aug. 1, 2022.   The President of NECA, Mr Taiwo Adeniyi, made this known in a statement on…

July 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Taraba varsity to establish integrated farm with ranch, says V-C

By Martins Abochol, Jalingo.   Prof. Sunday Bako, the Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University, Jalingo, says the institution will establish an integrated farm that will provide model ranch operations.   He disclosed this indication on Sunday, while interacting with journalists…

July 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Insecurity: Force spokesman urges Nigerians to always share information

By Moses Omorogieva, Lagos.   The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has called on Nigerians to constantly and urgently share information with security agencies, in order to boost efforts to check insecurity across the country.   Adejobi made…

July 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police Command on red alert over alleged threats to attack Lagos

By Moses Omorogieva, Lagos.   The Police Command in Lagos State has placed its operatives on red alert due to purported plans by suspected gunmen.to attack the state.   This is revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public…

July 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

NDLEA arrests 4 drug traffickers on Nigeria-Cameroon border in Adamawa

By Ibironke Ariyo,Abuja.   The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested four trans-border drug traffickers in Adamawa State.   NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, made this known via a statement on Sunday in Abuja.  …

July 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Nigerian Breweries Plc. records N274.03bn revenue in 6 months

By Rukayat Moisemhe, Lagos.   Nigerian Breweries Plc. has announced a revenue of N274.03 billion for the first half of the year ended June 30, 2022.   The company made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Secretary/Legal Director,…

July 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

IG-P orders arrest, prosecution of unauthorised sellers of police uniforms

By Monday Ijeh, Abuja.   The Inspector-General of Police (IG-P), Mr Usman Baba, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of persons or groups engaging in unauthorised sales of police uniforms and accoutrements.   The order is conveyed in a statement issued…

July 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

NDLEA intercepts 2.8m Tramadol tabs worth N1.4bn at Lagos Port

By Ibironke Ariyo, Abuja.   The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted 2.8 million tablets of 225mg. Tramadol, with a street value of N1.4 billion, at the Apapa Port, Lagos on Saturday.   NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr…

July 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Enugu Catholic Diocese empowers 13 graduate-farmers with N6.5m

By Ifeoma Aka, Enugu.   The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has given N6.5 million to13 graduate-farmers, as part of its empowerment programme.   The beneficiaries, who were trainees of Mary Agro Farm Institute, were presented with N500,000 each.   The…

July 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·