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The Peoples Democratic Party former National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Wednesday, dismissed concerns that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, may form an alliance detrimental to PDP’s chances during the 2023 presidential election. He said that Wike was more politically savvy to hobnob with opposition parties and form an alliance that could affect PDP’s electoral fortune during next year’s presidential …

“We will do so because we regard the many flaws in the elections and the wrongs committed by IEBC as FATAL to the process and the outcome announced by Mr Chebukati.” Raila Odinga, the candidate who was declared the first runner-up in the Kenya presidential election, has rejected the result and has vowed to challenge it in court. Mr Odinga …

One of the major concerns of the 5G evolution which is about to erupt in Nigeria is the issue of security of data. With the tons of data that are going to be generated as the Internet of Things, IoT –driven 5G makes debut, people are afraid of having their lives turn face-up in the public. However, a Cybersecurity software …

The governors are meeting a few weeks after they recommended 33 steps for President Muhammadu Buhari to take to rescue the nation’s economy. Nigerian governors are set to meet in Abuja on Wednesday over the state of the nation’s economy, insecurity, and healthcare, among others. The Director of Media and Public Affairs for the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, …

The meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Federal Government ended in a deadlock on Tuesday, The PUNCH has learnt. Sources familiar with the matter told one of our correspondents that the Federal Government’s team met with the representatives of ASUU at the headquarters of the National Universities Commission. “The meet with the FG’s team was headed …

•UN backs project to narrow gender gap •Tips women-led digital businesses in Nigeria to expand new markets Sometime in 2016 a young Nigerian woman, Damilola Olokesusi sat down to think about how to make transportation one less thing to worry about for corporate workers in Lagos. The thinking manifested in Shuttlers, a technology-driven transportation start-up which eventually launched in 2017 …

• Wike’s camp properly briefed about postponement, a shift in venue to Abuja – Atiku team• No comment from Wike, Obi after a midnight meeting• Away from the norm, Wike commissions project by himself despite inviting the Bauchi governor• Says he’s not interested in becoming Minister• Crisis in Kwankwaso’s NNPP as Shekarau considers exit With time running fast to the commencement …

*PEBEC proposes $750m World Bank-backed program for sub-nationals starting next year State Governments and their agencies have a significant role to play in ensuring an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), made this assertion at a virtual meeting of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) where a presentation of the State Action on Business …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will sustain programmes and policies to equip youths with the right skills and knowledge to be globally-competitive and contribute their quota to the development of society. Obaseki said this on Tuesday, while delivering his welcome address at the Edo Youth Development Policy Inaugural Dialogue Session, as part of events to …

A Fulani professional group, Coalition of Fulbe Professionals in Africa, Monday, distanced itself from a statement credited to one Alhaji Alhasan Salah, said to be National Secretary of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, embarking on a campaign of calumny against the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi. The group described the move as “politically sponsored.” The organisation called on …