The Challenges and Innovations of the Internet of Things in Nigeria
Introduction The soundwave of Internet of Things (otherwise referred to as IoT) is gradually being felt in the Nigerian technological ecosystem. As novel as this may sound, it is gaining grounds because it is being integrated into things we use every day. So those among many other things are the innovations ushered by the Internet
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Edo Assembly Shut Down, Roofs Removed As Obaseki Begins Renovation Amid Police Invasion
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has accused his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, of being responsible for the police invasion of the State’s House of Assembly on Thursday. Obaseki accused Oshiomhole and Uzodinma of trying to cause tension in Edo ahead of the September 19 governorship election in the state.
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Strike: Minister Intervenes In Bristow, Pilots’ Faceoff
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has intervened in the industrial action by the National Association of Air Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) which paralysed activities at Bristow Helicopters. NAAPE President, Abednego Galadinma, confirmed the development in a message issued in Lagos on Thursday. It was reported that the pilot body had threatened to ground the
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Makinde: We Will Retrieve N96bn Stolen Under Ajimobi
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has said his administration will retrieve the billions looted by officials of administration of late former governor Abiola Ajimobi. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Adisa Taiwo, the governor said this on Wednesday at the commencement of the construction of the 21km Ajia
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Court Remands Businessman For Allegedly Defiling 11 Year Old Girl
An Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court on Thursday ordered that a 35 year old businessman, Charles Godwin, who allegedly defiled a 11 year old girl be remanded in a correctional facility. Chief Magistrate P. E Nwaka, who did not take the plea of Godwin, ordered that he should be remanded in the Nigeria Correctional Facility in
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NBA to Disburse COVID-19 Palliatives to 10,126 Eligible Young Lawyers
COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELIEF FUND – DISBURSEMENT OF PALLIATIVES TO 10, 126 ELIGIBLE YOUNG LAWYERS 6/8/2020 Dear Colleagues, Kindly find attached the statement of the NBA President, Paul Usoro, SAN detailing the modalities for the immediate disbursement of the Covid-19 relief fund to 10, 126 eligible young lawyers. Further attached for the sake of transparency and
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Nigerian Soldier Raped By Five Bandits Gets Pregnant, Dismissed By Army
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a soldier for getting pregnant after she was raped by suspected bandits while travelling to Ogbomosho, Oyo State. The rape victim was charged with a one count of “conduct prejudicial to service discipline,” found guilty and dismissed from the regiment. Her lawyer, Johnson Oyewole, expressed the conviction that his client’s
Read MoreBREAKING: Police Take Over Edo House Of Assembly
police have taken over the Edo State House of Assembly complex, after the deputy speaker, Yekini Idiaye was impeached by the state lawmakers. Idiaye was impeached on Wednesday during the plenary session of the Assembly in Benin City. The lawmaker representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I and four other members of the Assembly on Monday pledge their
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“WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO SHOW RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER”- NBA PRESIDENT-ELECT, OLUMIDE AKPATA, WRITES SUPPORTERS
The President-Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Olumide Akpata, has appealed to his supporters to be responsible and more respectful in their celebration of last week’s electoral victory. Mr. Akpata made this appeal in a statement made available to our correspondents on Wednesday, 5 August 2020. This statement comes on the heels of some
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COVID – 19 and the Need for Judicial Re-Think
Crisis has a way of bringing to light what has been hiding beneath the surface. The ongoing COVID – 19 pandemic, the worst global crisis in a century, has exposed the pre-existing fragilities in Nigeria and lay bare the age-long failure and inability to read the room. The ravages of the pandemic have been all-encompassing,
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