Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that E-learning and digital learning is the way forward for Nigeria. He made the observation on Monday at the formal launching of the “Opon Imo”, E-learning initiative by the Government of the State of Osun in Ilesha. Atiku while harping on the imperative of education in Nigeria’s development stride noted that electronic learning or e-learning must be a key component of the educational mix. He pointed out that notwithstanding the infrastructure challenges facing the country, students often express higher satisfaction from computer-mediated learning which he rated as being more effective than the…
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Comrade Daniel Ovwigho Idonor, an all-round accomplished Journalist and Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Social Works And Geriatric Studies, has over 25 years working experience, 10 years of which was spent in covering the activities of the Presidency in Aso Rock, the Nigerian seat of power. Mr. Idonor was until last year, the Chairman of the State House Press Corps, Presidential Villa, a position he successfully occupied for 5 years. Mr. Idonor was also a Student Union activist. He rose to the position of President of the Student Union Government (SUG) of the University of Jos. He…
The celebration of the continent’s brightest financial minds and institutions at the African Banker Awards in Marackech, Morroco last week culminated in the emergence of First Bank of Nigeria Limited as the ‘Best Bank in West Africa. The organizers’ panel of distinguished professionals adjudged FirstBank as the sub-region’s best financial institution in recognition of its consistent performance, quality of its financial products/services, thought leadership status and contribution to the growth and development of the sector in the region. Publisher of the African Banker, Omar Ben Yedder, said “Given its consistently strong performances in the region’s financial markets, FirstBank is…
When the military was accused (rather prematurely) of destroying the town of Baga in Borno State, the opposition in Nigeria went into over drive. They gave all kinds of figures of houses that were destroyed and blamed every destruction on the Nigerian military even though it was an established fact that the militant sect, Jama-’a Ahl al-sunnah li-da’wa wa al-jiha-d, commonly referred to as Boko Haram, were the ones that used rocket propelled grenades which have incendiary capacity and could destroy buildings. Of all the voices that condemned the government and the military, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd)’s voice stood…
Vice President Namadi Sambo has implored Japan to invest heavily in Nigeria due to the potentials inherent in the country’s progressive economic growth and development. He was speaking during a bilateral meeting held between himself and the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Shinzo Abe at the Intercontinental Hotel, venue of TICAD V meeting in Yokohama, Japan. After thanking the Prime Minister for the warm hospitality extended to him and members of his entourage, the Vice President noted the giant strides of TICAD in the last twenty years. He recalled that Nigeria and Japan were old…
Arrangements have been finalized to hold the 2013 Akata Fishing and Cultural Festival. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Principal Consultant, Gren Business Dimensions, Rosemary Duamlong said the need to ensure that every arrangement was in place to make AKATA 2013 the huge success desired by all compelled the organizers to postpone the event. “The festival originally billed to hold from Tuesday, June 4 –Thursday, June 6, 2013 will now hold from Tuesday, June 25,- Thursday June 27, 2013” the statement said. Continuing, the statement said “We apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause you…
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful These days it appears everyone wants to be a millionaire, the craze for wealth acquisition as against learning and knowledge. Today, I want us to compare which the society should encourage and give preference to: Search for wealth or search for knowledge? Let us examine their importance and then do the comparison in the light of Qur’an and sunnah. . Praise be to Allah Who hath revealed the Scripture unto His slave, and hath not placed therein any crookedness. HQ 18:1 v Let…
Today, in this country, the craze for money has infiltrated every segment of our society. From the religious leadership through to the traditional and the political, there is no difference. The things being done and said in order to enrich ourselves with money are no longer moral. Immoral ways and means are, today, the norm in every facet of our national life. We read in our dailies of men and women who bear names that identify them as “Church-goers” who steal money meant for either those they are paid to serve, or used for the welfare of those who…
The Presidency has debunked media reports that President Goodluck Jonathan may be planning to probe former President Olusegun Obasanjo owing to constant criticism of the former by the latter. Presidential Media Adviser, Reuben Abati on Saturday described the speculation of an impending probe of the former President Obasanjo as the handiwork of political jobbers. While urging the people to ignore the said report, the Media aide also insisted that the major concern of President Jonathan was entrenching peace and ensuring rapid economic development of the country. He states, “the Presidency is constrained to state once again that there is…
Turkey’s PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to press ahead with plans to redevelopment a park in Istanbul which have sparked violent clashes. Mr Erdogan said he would not yield to “wild extremists” but that police may have used “excessive” force. Police have now withdrawn from Istanbul’s Taksim Square, which has become the focus of the protests. Correspondents say the local issue has spiralled into widespread anger over perceived “Islamisation” of Turkey. Mr Erdogan has been in power since 2002 and some in Turkey have complained that his government is becoming increasingly authoritarian. His ruling AK Party has its roots…