The Federal Government has threatened to sanction operators in the lottery and gaming business who fail to meet statutory obligations in the industry. The Minister for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Mr. Zephaniah Jisalo, sounded the warning on Thursday, during the official commissioning and handover of 15 motorised boreholes sunk in 15 Benue communities by the National Lottery Trust Fund. Jisalo noted the huge potentials in the sector saying the FG would do everything “to revitalize this industry that hold great promise for Nigeria in raising enormous revenues.” According to him, “over the years across jurisdictions, wealth generated from lottery…
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…Senate intervenes By Nnamdi Ojiego Succour may be on the way for the people and residents of Ideato South and Ideato North local government areas, LGAs, of Imo State, as the Senate has called on the relevant Federal Government, FG, agencies to embark on immediate remedial works on the several erosion sites in the area. This move by the Upper Chambers of the National Assembly, NASS, became necessary as the people are now, more than ever, faced with existential threats posed by multiple gully erosions ravaging every nook and cranny of the area. The Senate noted that the total collapse…
…Barbaric ways mothers protect daughters from sexual abuses By Nnamdi Ojiego Last year, officers of the Nigerian police in Lagos State arrested a man identified as Adegboyega, for brutalising his 8-year-old daughter following early signs of puberty. The victim’s left breast was completely cut off by her father after he used a hot stone to massage his daughter’s breast to stop it from growing. That’s a case of breast ironing in Nigeria among other cases that have gone unreported. Sadly, this is the ordeal many young girls are subjected to by their parents especially, mothers in an attempt to stop…
…As school suspends examination By Nnamdi Ojiego Police have confirmed Tuesday’s armed robbery attack and rape of female students of Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, located in Ogun State, South West Nigeria. Following the unfortunate incident, the institution subsequently suspended its ongoing second-semester examinations. The suspected armed robbers were said to have invaded private female hostels within the school premises, dispossessed occupants of valuable items and allegedly raped about four students. The spokesperson for the police in Ogun, Omolola Odutola, while confirming the incident Thursday night via text message, told University World News that necessary measures have been put in place…
By Kemisola Oloriegbe Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies in Africa, accounting for a significant portion of job creation and economic growth. However, these businesses often need help with a myriad of challenges, including limited access to capital, inadequate infrastructure, and low levels of technology adoption. To overcome these obstacles and unlock their full potential, African SMEs must leverage emerging technologies to optimize their operations, expand their reach, and access new markets. This article will explore how SMEs in Africa can leverage emerging technologies to grow their businesses. We will discuss the current state of…
By Nnamdi Ojiego The Rotary Club of Lagos, Festac Cosmopolitan, has set up two standard libraries at two primaries schools, New Town Nursery and Primary School, and Ideal Nursery and Primary School, both in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. Members of the clubs, who visited the schools donated story and picture books, metal book shelves, desks and chairs. Speaking after the items were handed over to the schools, the president of the club, Dr. Margaret Agada-Mba, said the club was only carrying out part of its seven cardinal projects of Rotary. She said the idea was to…
By Nnamdi Ojiego Last November, a popular Nigerian movie star, Mrs. Chacha Eke-Fanni, recounted how she struggled with bipolar disorder and its impact on her marriage. According to her, she suddenly “went mad” and destroyed every one of her family’s belongings including her children’s toys. She acknowledged at that time, the family was ignorant of mental illness and blamed everything and every one possible as they felt it was either a demonic attack or voodoo. “We attributed it to demonic attacks, voodoo, or marine spirit”, she had narrated. Eke-Fanni was not the only celebrity who has suffered mental illness in…