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November 20, 2024 Governor Mbah of Enugu Bemoans Quality of Nigerian Graduates

Governor Mbah of Enugu Bemoans Quality of Nigerian Graduates

Governor PETER MBAH of Enugu State has said that Nigerian graduates are not innovative and inventive because they are not exposed to productive skills and competencies in discovering new things through experiential learning.

The governor stated this while delivering the 1st Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Distinguished Personalities Lecture Series entitled “Experiential Learning: Building the Wealth of the Nation, yesterday in Enugu.

He said the Nigeria’s current education model and spending could not deliver the much-needed speedy development and economic transformation.

However, MBAHpushed for an urgent paradigm shift from memorisation to experiential learning, describing the method as the missing link among education, industrialisation, and Gross domestic product growth.

November 20, 2024 Presidency Seeks Fresh US$ 2.2bn Loan

Presidency Seeks Fresh US$ 2.2bn Loan

President BOLA TINUBU has written to the National Assembly to seek the approval of about 2.2 billion dollars as a new external borrowing plan in the 2024 Appropriation Act.

The President’s request was contained in a letter read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, TAJUDEEN ABBAS, during plenary session.

If approved, the loan will be used to part-finance the budget deficit of 9.7 trillion naira for the 2024 budget.

The President has also forwarded the 2025- 2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and the Fiscal Strategy Paper to the National Assembly for consideration and approval.

November 20, 2024 Akwa Ibom Celebrates, as Obong Victor Attah Turns 86

Akwa Ibom Celebrates, as Obong Victor Attah Turns 86

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has sent his birthday felicitations to the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Arc. (Obong) Victor Attah on the occasion of his 86th birthday.
In a birthday message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno eulogized the former Governor for his service to the State and Statesmanly disposition since leaving office.
On behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom
State, I celebrate you today, on the occasion of your 86th Birthday.
“We thank God for the gift of good health and longevity; we thank God for the blessing of a sound mind, we thank God for the great foundation of growth and development you had laid for our State, which we, your successors have been building on and expanding.
“You have been a statesman, a voice of reason and rationality and above all an architect of peace and unity.
“Thank you for standing up to fight for ideals that were necessary and proper, equitable and fair.
“As you celebrate your birthday today, we pray God for more robust health and a sound mind.
“Happy birthday once again, Sir.
November 18, 2024 Eagles Set for Amavubi Challenge in Last AFCON25 Qualifier

Eagles Set for Amavubi Challenge in Last AFCON25 Qualifier

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to clash with the Amavubi of Rwanda today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, in the last qualifier for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.

Although the Eagles have already secured their place at the tournament, Rwanda needs to beat Nigeria at home, while expecting Libya to get a result against Benin republic.

Super Eagles interim coach AUGUSTINE EGUAVOEN is sweating over the fitness of some players including Atalanta forward ADEMOLA LOOKMAN ahead of today’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

LOOKMAN is yet to fully recover from a knock he suffered in the game against Benin. Hence, he has been excused from training. Also, Lazio Player FISAYO DELE-BASHIRU has been nursing a knock, while OLA AINA has returned to England already.

The number 1 choice goalie; STANLEY NWABALI will also be absent from the squad due to the sad loss of his fatheer.

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