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Nwajiuba attends 33rd Convocation Ceremony of FUTO, Owerri, calls for sustainable solutions I tackling Nigerian problems.

The Honorable Minister of state for Education,Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has called for sustainable solutions in tackling the many challenges bedeviling the country as a way out of the many problems we have today in Nigeria. He made this call at the 33rd convocation ceremony of the federal university of technology (FUTO).    He stressed that apart from producing skilled manpower, which is rhe bedrock for providing sustainable solutions to challenges confronting us as a nation.  The Honorable Minister charged the citadel of learning to take the lead in championing researches that are germane in solving specific societal problems. He reiterated Federal Government's readiness to improve the standard of education by increasing research funding to the tune of #8.6b under his watch as the Executive Chairman of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFUND. Hon Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba however urged universities to make good use of these funds as well as collaborating with research institutes in t

Nwajiuba attends 5th & 6th Convocation of Federal University Dutsin Ma.

The Honorable Minister of State Education, Hon Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba today 27th November 2021, presided over the 5th & 6th Combined Convocation of the Federal University Dutsin Ma, Katsina State. While congratulating the graduands and the staff of the University, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba charged them to make good use of what they have learnt not just for their own benefit but also for that of the society they find themselves in. The Minister also commissioned some lecture blocks and the University Farm, where he expressed his delight with the school's ability to look inward and produce what the eat as well as sling to the public.  He encouraged students to take advantage of all platforms created by the Federal government to boost entrepreneurship and diversification from crude oil. Present at the event was the Emir of Katsina and the Amayanabo of Opobo King Dandeson D. Jaja

IMO STATE GOVERNMENT RELEASES N114M COUNTERPART FUNDING FOR THE WALTERSMITH PETROMAN LTD PROJECTS ACROSS OIL PRODUCING COMMUNITIES

In fulfillment of an agreed memorandum, the Imo State Government through the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC), has released the counterpart fund of N114million for the Projects by WATERSMITH PETROMAN LTD in some Oil Producing Communities of the State. Prior to the release, the critical Stakeholders from all the affected Communities held series of meetings where it was resolved that the Money should be channelled to other Projects that will help in alleviating the sufferings of the People since some other Oil Companies Operating in the areas have taken over the Electrification of the Communities. Part of the projects includes the provision of adequate security of lives and properties in the area and to this, security check posts, operational vehicles and other necessities to facilitate an improved security network in these areas. HRH Eze Emmanuel Assor, the Eze of Assa Autonomous Community who handed the Patrol Vehicles over to the Imo State Police Commiss

PMS Scarcity Could Mean Price Hike, FENRAD Fears, Warns Federal Government and NNPC

Given the recent scarcity of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as ''fuel" in Nigeria, Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a pro-democracy, human and environmental rights advocacy group calls on the federal government and its Corporation, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC to desist, at least in the time being, from any act capable of causing increase in the price of the essential item (oil), including hoarding.  This fear, FENRAD says, becomes even more palpable after the product recently became scarce Some weeks ago FENRAD recalls that there was a plot to increase the price of the product to over ₦380 allegedly by the Governors Forum which the NNPC did not accept then, a plot which now becomes relatable whenever the position on oil subsidy removal is made. Also, the Corporation's group managing director had hinted at possible deregulation or total subsidy removal in March during the fifth edition of the so-call

PROMISE MADE, PROMISE KEPT: AS 55 MEDICAL DOCTORS GRADUATE IN IMO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

The Imo State University College of Medicine has once again recorded a milestone as 55 Medical Doctors graduate today. This remains a product of the determination and commitment of His Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodimma in ensuring the progress of the institution. Recall that the Governor had promised to cause a positive turnaround in the academic activity and calendar of the institution to serve the purpose for which it was created. To that effect, His Excellency instituted reforms and infrastructural upgrades which saw the institution thriving in accreditations and trainings. This is a promise kept as the Medical Doctors couldn't hold their joy in celebration while expressing gratitude to His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma as an instrument of positive change. Credits:#HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

FG ORDERS IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF THE INAUGURATION OF NNPC BOARD CHAIRMAN SEN. IFEANYI ARARUME

- FORMER PRESIDENT OBASANJO FINGERED AS RIFT BETWEEN THE TWO DEEPENS  Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume seems not to be on the good side of fate despite how hard luck tries to smile at him. A look at his political journey reveals that it hasn’t been rosy for him, hence, the jumping from one party to another yet it seems like the popular saying that what causes the pungent smell of the shrew(Nkapi/Nkakwu) is from its body. The recent appointment of Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume as the Chairman NNPC Board came as a surprise to many and to others a political compensation but whatever it may be, all seems not to be sitting well with Sen. Ararume and the Presidency. President Buhari has ordered the suspension of the inauguration of the new NNPC board indefinitely of which Sen. Ararume is the Chairman which is scheduled for today 24th November. According to inside source from the Aso Villa, it seems that the rift between Sen. Ararume and Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has continued to affect the political adv