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University Inducts 52 Pharmacists

Confidence Okwuchi
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The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Ilorin, Unilorin has inducted 52 graduands of the 2020/2021 graduating class of the institution as Pharmacists.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Wahab Egbewole asserted that the pharmacist occupy a very important position in the hierarchy of healthcare professions in Nigeria.

He observed that they play key role in patient therapy management, making them feel better and get well as quickly as possible.

Egbewole pledged his commitment to making Unilorin the best again by any ranking in Nigeria and one of the best in Africa.

He reminded the pharmacists that patients’ recovery depends on their ability to effectively collaborate with other healthcare providers to deliver creative and sustainable solutions, especially in cases requiring complex treatment.

“The values of team work are a sine-qua-non for optimal healthcare service delivery and should be upheld by all,” he said.

Mr Ibrahim Ahmed, the Registrar, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, PCN, congratulated the inductees on their success, which he said, is a culmination of many years of dedication and hard work, despite the interruption by the pandemic and industrial actions.

“As newly inducted members of the pharmacy profession, I urge you to maintain high ethical conduct and leadership standards set forth by the PCN.

“You should endeavour to serve as examples for the achievement of excellence in the provision of quality pharmaceutical services for sustainable healthcare delivery in Nigeria,” he advised.

He reminded them of the global phenomenon that Pharmacy graduates are statutorily required to undergo 12 months of the continuous training programme under the supervision of a registered and currently licensed pharmacist in an internship centre approved by the PCN.

According to him, the internship period is primarily a training period and a period of preparation for future opportunities.

Ahmed submitted that Pharmacy was a noble profession that guarantee opportunities for new graduates to have great prospects of practicing in different fields such as industries, communities and hospitals.

“With this, you have huge options to select from. In doing this, do not undermine the activities of your colleagues,” he said.

The Managing Director of Keyhealth Pharmacy, Mr Bankole Ezebuilo, admonished the inductees to believe in their dream, challenge and anticipate dividends.

He also advised them to be entrepreneurial in job seeking, saying that self-employment allows them to use their specific skills.

“Running your own business can be exciting but it is not necessarily an easy pathway,” he said.

The Dean of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University, Dr Sa’ad Abdullahi explained that this was the 7th Induction and Oath-taking ceremony of the Faculty.

He advised the inductees to approach the future with an open mind and be willing to learn from those they encounter.

Abdullahi noted that the 7th set of graduates were unique and regardless of their chosen area of practice, they have the opportunity to enrich the lives of those around them.

“I congratulate the inductees on the successful completion of their programme and urge them to be good ambassadors of the Faculty and the University,” he said.

NAN/Confidence Okwuchi

Nigeria’s under-18 male handball team qualify for IHF Intercontinental Championship

Emmanuel Ukoh
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Nigeria’s national under-18 male handball team have qualified for the International Handball Federation (IHF) Trophy Intercontinental Championship.

The team qualified after beating their Guinean counterparts 37-36 in their final match on Friday to end the competition in Brazzaville, Congo unbeaten.

The Nigerian side did not have it easy as they were level 17-17 with Guinea after the game’s first half.

However, they gained a one-point lead to win the game played at the Nicole Oba Gymnasium.

The team have maintained a 100 per cent record in their performance from the Africa Zone 3 tournament in Côte d’Ivoire.

They had defeated Burundi in their first match 45-30, before beating hosts Congo 28-22 on match day 2 and Zambia 55-16 on match day 3.

On the other hand, their under-20 counterparts were however not as lucky in spite of defeating hosts Congo 37-18 on Friday.

The victory was not enough for them to advance as they lost to Guinea on the head-to-head rule.

The national under-20 side had lost to Guinea 26-28 in their first game, defeated Madagascar 51-30 in their second and beat Zimbabwe 50-19 in their third game.

The IHF Trophy Continental phase competition which started on Monday ended on Friday.

 

 

 

NAN/Emmanuel Ukoh

Apex Tourism Association Inaugurates New Board Members

Confidence Okwuchi
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The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria, ATPN has inaugurated a new seven- member board in Abuja.

Justice Idi Appolos, who performed the oath of office, enjoined the members drawn from the six geopolitical zones of the country, to stay focused and faithful to the extant laws setting up the oldest private sector tourism association.

The members inaugurated include Alhaji kabir Malan, Ganiyu Tarzan-Balogun,  Andrew Ehanire, Nkereuwem Onung, John likita-Best, Frank Meke and Alhaji Abdulmumuni Mapindi.

Chairman of the board, Kabir Malan, who spoke on behalf of members after the inauguration, promised that the board would ensure a new direction for the association.

He appreciated the efforts of the Hazzan Zakari Interim Committee which held forth against all odds and  putting together  programmes for the association across the country.

“Hazzan Zakari and his team made us proud,  particularly in  beating off the challenges of Covid-19 pandemic which affected tourism practitioners.

“And through aggressive reach out programmes, Zakari inaugurated tourism rebound activities for stakeholders, thus engendering greater opportunities for ATPM members nation wide,” Malan said.

NAN/Confidence Okwuchi

Depay Joins Athletico Madrid From Barcelona

Emmanuel Ukoh
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Atletico Madrid have signed Netherlands forward Memphis Depay from Barcelona for an initial 3m euros (£2.6m).

The 28-year-old, whose contract was due to run out in the summer, joins on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Barcelona said the deal includes the option to sign Atletico’s Belgian winger Yannick Carrasco in the future.

Former Manchester United forward Depay has only played four times for the Spanish club this season, having been hampered by a thigh injury.

He moved to Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer of 2021 after leaving Lyon, and scored 14 times in 42 appearances.

Atletico allowed Portuguese forward Joao Felix to join Chelsea on loan earlier in the transfer window.

 

 

 

BBC/Emmanuel Ukoh

Minister Urges Private Sector To Invest In Research Outcomes

Confidence Okwuchi
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The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, STI, Dr Adeleke Mamora has called on the Organised Private Sector to take advantage of the research results and prototypes showcased at the just concluded 2023 STI EXPO for the socio economic development of Nigeria.

The Minister said this at when he declared the five day event closed in Abuja Nigeria’s capital.

The gathering was the 7th edition of the Science, technology and innovation EXPO which brought together researchers, innovators and inventors for the purpose of commercialisation.

Dr Mamora said that the government was committed to supporting the innovators as they bring their ideas to the market.

“Your contributions have been invaluable, and we are proud to showcase the talents and capabilities of our nation’s brightest minds. We encourage you to continue to pursue your ideas and innovations, as they are the driving force behind the diversification of our economy. We are truly impressed by the level of creativity and ingenuity on display, and we are committed to supporting these individuals as they bring their ideas to market. We believe that supporting young entrepreneurs and inventors is key to diversifying the Nigerian economy and creating new opportunities for our people” he said.

Dr Mamora noted that in as much as there was a strong interest in investing in Nigeria, there was still work to be done in creating a more conducive business environment for local entrepreneurs.

He therefore pledges the ministry’s commitment to work with the government and private sector to address the issues and attract more investments to the country.

International Partners

The Minister further acknowledged the role of international partnerships in driving innovation and development in Nigeria.

He says, “We need to remind ourselves that the role of Science, Technology and Innovation in diversifying the Nigerian economy is not a one-time event; it is a continuous process that requires the effort of all stakeholders. We must sustain the momentum, continue to support and encourage the growth of technology and innovation and also create an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive”.

The permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Monilola Udoh noted that the EXPO was a testimony of the Ministry’s bold initiatives towards developing a sustainable and inclusive industrial growth of the economy in the years ahead.

“l wish to reiterate further that these initiatives are aimed at creating the right atmosphere for industrial growth; promoting the synergy and collaboration between the industry and academia and at the same time, strengthening the innovative skills of researchers, backed with other policy measures that encourage the patronage of Local Content such as leather & leather products, renewable energy, import substitution on chemicals, among others. At this point, we can boldly state that the Science, Technology, and Innovation Expo has provided the needed impetus for entrepreneurship development and innovation in Nigerian STI Eco-system” she said.

Highlights of the events were the presentation of awards and prizes to the best three out of each category of exhibitions from research institutions, tertiary institutions, states ministry categories, technology entrepreneur’s categories, and the Junior Engineers Technicians and Scientists JETS.

The five days event had the theme, Actualizing Effective Diversification of Nigerian Economy through Science, Technology and Innovation.

 

Confidence Okwuchi

Juventus docked 15 points in Serie A for illegal transfer dealings

Emmanuel Ukoh
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Juventus have been docked 15 points following an investigation into the club’s past transfer dealings, Italy’s football federation (FIGC) says.

The Serie A giants were accused of fixing their balance sheets by artificial gains from club transfers.

Juventus had been in third place but the penalty will drop them to 10th.

The club’s board of directors, including former president Andrea Agnelli and vice-president Pavel Nedved, resigned in November.

Juventus have denied any wrongdoing and confirmed they will appeal the decision.

In a statement, the club said they “await the publication of the reasons of the decision” but have started bringing an appeal to the Sport Guarantee Board of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI).

The FIGC’s sanction is tougher than the nine-point deduction prosecutors had requested.

The club’s board of directors, including former president Andrea Agnelli (L) and vice-president Pavel Nedved (R) resigned in November

Juve’s former sports director Fabio Paratici, now Tottenham’s managing director of football, has been banned for 30 months.

The FIGC has also hit Agnelli and the club’s former chief executive Maurizio Arrivabene with two-year bans, while current sports director Federico Cherubini has been given a 16-month ban.

A total of 11 former and current Juventus executives have received sanctions, with Nedved given an eight-month ban,

The FIGC says all the bans include a request for the sanction to be extended to Uefa and Fifa and therefore then apply worldwide.

Reopened investigation

Juventus were initially acquitted alongside 10 other clubs, including current Serie A leaders Napoli, in April 2022. Paratici and Agnelli were among 59 individuals to also be cleared.

The investigation was reopened in December after the federal prosecutor decided to appeal that ruling.

It followed new evidence from a separate investigation into Juve’s finances conducted by prosecutors in Turin.

The request to reopen the trial and apply sanctions concerned nine of the original 11 clubs investigated, including Serie A sides Juventus, Sampdoria and Empoli, as well as 52 of the executives at those clubs.

Juventus’ lawyers said the FIGC’s sanctions “constitute a clear disparity of treatment against Juventus and its managers compared to any other company or member”.

They added: “We point out, as of now, that only Juventus and its managers are attributed the violation of a rule, that the same sports justice had repeatedly recognised that it did not exist.

“We believe that this is also a blatant injustice towards millions of fans, who we trust will soon be remedied in the next degree of judgement.”

In a statement in November, the outgoing board said their resignations were “considered to be in the best social interest to recommend that Juventus equip itself with a new board of directors to address these issues”.

Juventus won nine Serie A titles in a row during Agnelli’s 13-year tenure, but finished fourth last season and made a 254m euro (£220m) loss – a record in Italy.

A new board of directors was approved at a Juventus shareholders meeting on Wednesday, with Gianluca Ferrero replacing him as chairman.

Juventus are also facing an investigation from Uefa over potential breaches of its club licensing and financial fair play regulations, which was announced last month.

Juve’s next league game is at home to Atalanta on Sunday.

 

 

 

 

BBC/Emmanuel Ukoh

University Trains 3000 Students On Digital Economy

Confidence Okwuchi
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Students of the Godfrey Okoye University are currently undergoing a two-day training on digital economy.

The training of 3000 students is being done under the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA Economic Employment Programmes.

The training covered topics on digital space, social media marketing, e-Business, digital marketing and branding.

No fewer than 500 students are taking part in each of the six batches of the training.

Declaring the exercise open on Friday, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Reverend Father Christian Anieke, said it was organised to equip the students with practical skills.

He said the skill was what they needed to be gainfully employed and become self reliant after their studies.

According to him, the training became necessary because of the importance of the digital skills for economic employment.

He advised the students to be time conscious always in order to succeed in all their activities.

The Lead Trainer, Mr Jerry Guma, advised the students to show greater interest in digital technologies.

Guma described efficiency in digital technology as the fastest way to become self-employed or promote ones business.

The training is taking place at the Peter Mba Law Auditorium of the university.

NAN/Confidence Okwchi

Agency Begins Public Sensitisation On New Naira Notes 

Confidence Okwuchi
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The National Orientation Agency, NOA has begun sensitisation to the need by the public to deposit old Naira notes in their bank accounts.

NOA officials visited Churches, Mosques and motor parks to enlighten the people about the economic benefits of the CBN measure.

The NOA Acting Director in Zamfara State, Mallam  Aminu Ibrahim said the exercise was to enlighten the public on the dangers of continuous keeping of old Naira notes in their possessions beyond Jan. 31 as the date remained unchanged.

He urged the people to discard all rumours circulating on the shift of the date for depositing old notes of N1000, N500 and N200 as legal tender.

He stated that the commercial banks had been directed to cooperate with the Central Bank of Nigeria to ensure that citizens deposited their old money.

Ibrahim said that they had been directed to stop dispensing old cash notes to customers.

He said that NOA was out to reach communities through media and public places, to ensure that everyone complied with the cashless policy.

 

NAN/Confidence Okwuchi

Gombe State Embarks On $32m Erosion Control Project

Confidence Okwuchi
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The Gombe State Government says it has concluded arrangements for the implementation of a 32 million dollars erosion control project, to address land degradation and other environmental challenges.

The project tagged “Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes, ACReSAL is being implemented with the support of the World Bank.

The Project Coordinator, Mr Sani Jauro stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar III.

He said the visit was to seek for the royal father’s support ahead of the project launch.

He said the state had secured approval for the implementation of the project with the support of Governor Inuwa Yahaya.

The Coordinator said the World Bank aporoved 18-month work plan of the project at the cost of 32 million dollars.

He said the state government had contributed its counter part fund to facilitate smooth execution of the project.

Drains

He stated that 31 kilometers of drains would be constructed to control gullies at Federal College of Education (Technical) – Arawa – Angwan Uku – Railway – Doma communities.

“In view of the fact that land degradation and erosion negatively affect food production, livelihoods and the soil quality.

“The Inuwa Yahaya’s administration prioritised projects aimed at addressing such environment-related challenges.

“Aside addressing the erosion challenges, there is the agriculture component of the project which seeks to engage key stakeholders towards harnessing the irrigation potentials of the state to boost food security,” he said.

Job Opportunities

The project, he said, would create job opportunities for the youths through this component as several hundreds of hectares would be cultivated.

He said that part of the requirement of the project was active engagement of community leaders to create awareness and mobilise support for its effective implementation at the grassroots.

Jauro commended the governor for his commitment towards addressing erosion, land degradation and other environmental challenges in the state.

“Under the Yahaya-led administration, the partnership of the state government and World Bank assisted project of Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) had addressed a N2.9 billion erosion project in Gombe State University.

“That particular intervention saved a lot of the state’s varsity infrastructures threatened by erosion; this is commendable and we appreciate the effort of the governor,” he added.

Responding, Shehu-Abubakar pledged support to projects designed to address social, economic and environmental challenges to help improve the lives and livelihood of the people of the state.

He said with the impact of climate change around the world, it was important for such projects to be supported, “so I support the project 100 per cent.

“My doors are always open, and I will also send out the message to ensure the success of the project for the benefit of our people,” he added.

NAN/Confidence Okwuchi

Arab Bank Partners With Borno For Accelerated Development

Oluwasola Akintonde
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The Arab bank for economic development in Africa has entered into partnership with the Borno State government on economic development of the State.

The managing Director of the Arab bank, Dr Sidi Tah made this disclosure during a courtesy visit to the Borno State governor Professor Babagana Zulum, at the Government house in Maiduguri.

Dr Sidi Tah, said after the visit of his Excellency, Prof Babagana Zulum to the Bank’s headquarters in Sudan, the Bank sent a technical team to the state for feasibility study.

He said, “the report of the technical team was what prompted their courtesy visit to Borno State to indicate their readiness for the partnership, we are really delighted to be with you today in Borno State as a testimony of the commitment of the Arab Bank for economic development in Africa to the partnership with Borno State.

The MD further said, “the technical team are also preparing the pilot scheme for the State, the Bank has sent to Borno State a technical team to prepare a pilot scheme and that project has been approved by the bank. with the commitment of the Borno State government, the Bank will scale up it’s intervention to address the need of the people of the state.”

Conducive environment

In his response, the executive Governor of Borno State Prof Babagana Zulum while appreciating the managing Director of the Arab Bank for economic development in Africa and his Team for choosing Borno State for project assured them of conducive environment for their operation.

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