The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 6th October 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 06/10/20
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How 4th Mainland Bridge will drive real estate, by experts
Experts in the real estate sector have predicted a spike in land deals and property development if the Lagos State makes good its promise to build the Fourth Mainland Bridge, Okwy Iroegbu-Chikezie reports. The Lagos State Government is proposing the Fourth Mainland Bridge. The bridge is expected to connect the Lekki/Epe axis to the …
Oyo APC crisis deepens
Emmanuel Oladesu THE Unity Forum, a group in the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed a statement by the Akin Oke-led state Executive Council ratifying the Akala-led Council of Elders. In a statement by its Chairman, Alhaji Abu Gbadamosi, former Deputy Governor Moses Alake Adeyemo, Senator Soji Akanbi, Senator Ayo Adeseun …
Minister backs establishment of Institute of Environmental Studies
By John Austin Unachukwu Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor has expressed support for the establishment of a National Institute of Environmental Studies. She said it would provide the necessary expertise for certification of practitioners as well as the provision of the much-needed manpower to address various environmental challenges in the country. Ikeazor …
Sanwo-Olu seeks probity in sector
By Okwy Iroegbu-Chikezie Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged real estate practitioners to ensure probity in their dealings to attract Foreign Direct investment (FDI), after COVID-19. He emphasised the need to create a home ownership model that will help address the deficits observed in housing market. He spoke during a roundtable organised by the Lagos …
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funds innovations with $1.1b
By Daniel Essiet THE Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has supported 1,931 innovations with $1.1 billion. The funds, which covered innovations in Africa, Asia and Pacific, were given to boost innovations in agriculture, digital finance, growth and trade, education, gender, health, humanitarian assistance, sanitation and hygiene, according to the Global Innovation Exchange (GIE), a …
Paving way for entrepreneurship growth
There are efforts to groom innovative entrepreneurs to start new businesses and make them flourish. Innovation Support Network (ISN Hubs), a not-for-profit organisation, has held its virtual gathering to fine-tune its strategies, DANIEL ESSIET reports. When the African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, said 6,500 new tech start-ups have been established on the …
Tech Experience Centre to boost manpower development
Head of the Tech Experience Centre, Chidalu Ekeh, said the Centre will boost indigenous manpower in technology as well as serve as a training ground for youths on latest technology. She added that it would also reduce the decision-making cycle for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), as well …
Closing ICT infrastructure gap
The Federal Government has rolled out some programmes designed to transform the country into digital economy. LUCAS AJANAKU writes that this ambitious target may remain wishful thinking if the dearth of information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure is not addressed. The world is moving fast on the super highway of technology. The speed is such …
itel fetes kids
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM), itel Mobile, has feted kids with gifts as demonstration of love to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country. Its Marketing Manager, Oke Umurhohwo, said the gesture was part of itel’s Love Always On CSR Initiative designed to give back to the society. Umurhohwo said: “We wanted to mark this …
Govt mulls technology in health sector
As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government said it plans to deploy information communications technology (ICT) in the health sector. This is part of the plans to achieve transparency and accountability in health care delivery across the country. The Director, Special Projects, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Ngozi R. C. …
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