NAPTIP, NGO, others advocate school-based solutions to drug abuse
A non-governmental organisation has advocated for a school-based education policy in preventing drug abuse among students in public and private institutions across states of the federation. The Motivator’s Crib Africa gave the suggestion on the sidelines of a day “Drug-Thon” programme organised for some selected schools in Osun on Friday. Executive Director, MCA, Nwokocha Chijioke, […]
Killing of Notorious Armed Robbery Kingpin: Groups Applauds Delta Police
A group, Warri Urban Security Network (WUSN) South-South Professional & Transparency Initiatives (SSPTI) have commended the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, and his men over the recent arrest of the most dreaded armed robbery gang leader, one Emomotimi David, who had terrorized the state and the entire Niger Delta region for almost […]
Kano Proposes 49.11 per cent allocation on education to upscale near collapse
Kano state government has restated determination to revive the near collapse of educational system with a proposed 49.11 per cent in 2024 appropriation. Besides, the government disclosed plan to reopen all technical and vocational schools already shut down by the immediate past administration to further strength the dwindling skills among younger generation. The state Commissioner […]
Adopt resolutions against Kanu’s detention, Igboland militarization – Ejimakor to Igbo leaders
Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has informed the Igbo Umunna things to focus their resolutions around during the ongoing Igbo Day celebrations. Ejimakor said the resolutions should be against Kanu’s continued detention and the infamous militarization of Igboland. He stressed that both resolutions […]
Nigeria needs home-grown solutions to solve current economic challenges —Presidential aide
Tribune Online Nigeria needs home-grown solutions to solve current economic challenges —Presidential aide The Special Adviser to the Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua has said that for Nigeria to unlock its full potential, the country must develop its own ‘homegrown solutions’. He said the country must take advantage of the limitless opportunities […]
‘Govt Should Provide Structured Funding For Startups, Others’
Alaba Ayinuola is the Chief Executive Officer of Business Africa Online (BAO), a media, tech, arts and entertainment focused company. He has 12+ years’ experience as a media professional and storyteller with a history of success in the African startup and creative ecosystems. In this interview with IKECHI NZEAKO, he asserted that it is imperative […]
Manufacturers spend N60bn on alternative energy in six months – MAN
Manufacturers spent at least N60.4bn on alternative energy sources in the first half of 2023, according to the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. MAN, in its Half Yearly Economic Review, published recently, said that was 21.25 per cent from the N76.7bn spent on alternative energy in the same period in the prior. It attributed the decrease […]
Presidency, FG, experts advocate home-grown solutions to economy
From Fred Itua, Abuja Special Adviser to the Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, on Thursday, said Nigeria has all that it takes to overcome all of its current economic challenges given the country’s huge human and natural resources. He, however, said for Nigeria to unlock its full potentials, the country must […]
Critical roles emerging for long-duration energy storage
As more renewable energy comes online each year, the added flexibility and resiliency that energy storage provides has never been more critical—because our grid is not as stable as it needs to be. From pv magazine Special Edition Heat waves, floods, blizzards, and hurricanes more frequently threaten dangerous blackouts. Renewables paired with storage have helped […]
Dragonfly Energy, Aqua Metals eye a closed lithium loop in Nevada
Battery supplier Dragonfly Energy has built a lithium-based battery cell using materials recovered by Aqua Metals from recycled batteries. Battery supplier Dragonfly Energy has manufactured a lithium-based battery cell using high-purity lithium hydroxide that was recovered from recycled batteries – a proof of concept that could help build a more sustainable, circular battery manufacturing industry, […]