Month: October 2022

Unilorin listed among the world best universities in subject rankings

By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal, Ilorin.   The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has been listed among the world best universities in 11 subjects/disciplines, as contained in the Time Higher Education 2023 Subject Rankings released on Oct. 25.   Prof. Peter Okebukola, the…

October 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari expresses sadness over Indian footbridge deaths

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India over the reported collapse of a bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi where 141 persons died.   The president made his feelings known…

October 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Nigeria’s energy transition plan requires $1.9trn till 2060 – Osinbajo

By Constance Athekame, Abuja.   Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said that Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) will require funding of about 1.9 trillion U.S. dollars up to 2060.   The vice-president, represented by the Minister of Power, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, said…

October 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

National Council on Skills moves to bridge graduate skills gaps

By Chijioke Okoronkwo, Abuja.   The National Council on Skills, chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, has begun efforts towards bridging the skills gap between graduates of tertiary institutions and the labour market.   Gov. Abudullahi Ganduje of Kano State made…

October 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Gov. Oyetola, APC get election tribunal’s permission to tender documentary evidence against INEC

By Joshua Oladipo, Osogbo.   The Osun State Election Petition Tribunal ruled on Monday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) should tender some documentary evidence on Tuesday, challenging the result of the July 16 governorship election in the state.  …

October 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Ebola: NCDC warns Nigerians against non-essential travel to Uganda

By Abujah Racheal, Abuja.   The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday cautioned Nigerians and other residents against embarking on non-essential travel to Uganda for now.   The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, gave the warning in…

October 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Lekki Deep Seaport: Gov. Sanwo-Olu pledges timely completion of roads

By Chiazo Ogbolu/ Florence Onuegbu, Lagos.   Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed government’s commitment to the timely delivery of the road infrastructure around the Ibeju-Lekki axis to ensure seamless evacuation of cargo from the port.   The…

October 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Terror Alerts: FG urges Nigerians to go about businesses without fear

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   The Federal Government has frowned at the travel advisories issued by some embassies to their personnel in Nigeria, urging Nigerians and other residents to go about their businesses without any fear.   The National Security…

October 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

President Buhari departs for London for medical check-up

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday depart for London, United Kingdom, for routine medical check-up.   Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.   He said that the…

October 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari congratulates Brazil’s new President, Lula Da Silva

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday joined world leaders in congratulating Brazil’s newly elected President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on winning a hard-fought, divisive runoff election.   Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s media aide in…

October 31, 2022 · by komolafe times ·