Buhari authorises N7.5 billion research grant for TETFund
President Muhammadu Buhari has revised upwards the National Research Fund (NRF) of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) from N3 billion to N7.5 billion for 2020.
FG unveils new roadmap to grow telecoms, digital economy
The Minister of Communications and the Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, said yesterday that the new strategic management plan (SMP) 2020-2024 of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) was a foundation to drive the vision of the country's digital economy.
During the virtual launch of the five-year framework in Abuja, the minister declared that this decision had demonstrated the determination of the commission to accelerate the implementation of the national policy and strategy in the field of digital economy (NDEPS) and the plan. National Broadband (NBP) 2020-2025 from the federal government.
“I feel very excited that there is a serious improvement in the performance of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The launch of this 2020-2024 SMP is a clear indication of this. When a parastatal organization is successful, it will create an innovative idea on how to be more successful. When a parastatal is not performing well, you hear nothing about how to implement the policies and come up with different strategies and plans, ”he said.
World Bank okays N291b to improve electricity in Nigeria
The World Bank has approved $ 750 million (about 290.6 billion naira) to tackle the liquidity crisis in Nigeria’s energy sector.
The fund, which comes from a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the country's energy sector recovery operation (PSRO), aims to strengthen financial viability and strengthen accountability in the sector.
Describing the nation's epileptic electricity supply that had cost the economy some $ 28 billion and two percent of its gross domestic product (GDP), the World Bank's national director for Nigeria, Shubham Chaudhuri, said observed that this initiative would elevate citizens.
He lamented that the lack of reliable electricity has stifled economic activity, investment and job creation.
Tough times as Nigerians studying in UK grapple with COVID-19 realities
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected lives and livelihoods, making survivors miserable. The hope of the future leaders of Nigeria is currently literally suspended. For those who have sought better higher education in the UK, a return home is looming. IYABO LAWAL examines the economics of studying abroad in the COVID-19 era.
Parents will cough about N52b for academic section 2020/21
What is the cost of Nigerian students studying at various UK universities on the Nigerian economy in a post-COVID-19 business?
First, how many Nigerians study in British universities?
About 11,000 Nigerian students chose to study in the UK last year," said British universities minister Michelle Donelan in a recent statement.
Despite the exciting prospect of having a large number of Nigerian students alone, Donelan is not oblivious to the uncertainties of current realities, admitting: "As thousands of Nigerian students generally envision their next steps, a pandemic world has caused enormous disruption to our daily lives. "
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases hit over 22,000, 542 deaths
A total of six hundred and forty-nine cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, announced the figure on Wednesday
According to the NCDC, the state of Lagos recorded 250 cases, while the state of Oyo followed with 100 cases.
Both states have posted high numbers in the past two days.
Nigeria now has 22,020 confirmed cases and 542 deaths.
The tweet reads: “649 new cases of # COVID19;
Lagos-250
Oyo-100
Plateau-40
Delta-40
Abia-28
Kaduna-27
Ogun-22
Edo-20
Akwa Ibom-18
Kwara-17
FCT-17
Enugu-14
Niger-13
Adamawa-13
Bayelsa-7
Osun-6
Bauchi-6
Anambra-4
Gombe-3
Sokoto-2
Imo-1
Kano-1
“22,020 cases. 7,613 discharged. 542 deaths.”
Groups partner to counter misinformation on COVID-19 in Nigeria
CONCERNED about the rapid spread of misinformation about COVID-19, Nigeria Health Watch and Meedan have teamed up to counter the trend of the pandemic and other public health issues.
The spread of disinformation during outbreaks is a global problem and has been identified as such by the World Health Organization. False or misleading information about prevention, treatment and cure can be dangerous for public health, causing confusion and panic. There is therefore an urgent need to work together to combat widespread disinformation, as governments tackle the dual epidemic of disinformation and COVID-19.
Through the partnership, information related to COVID-19 in Nigeria will be monitored to identify false allegations, which can have significant consequences for individual and public health.
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