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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Martins has said that Nigerians are tired of promises given by the current APC-led government but want results. The Archbishop also said that Nigerians are yet to feel the effect of the nation’s economy coming out of recession as claimed by the government and latest CBN’s report. Martins spoke at a news conference to mark his 58th birthday at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos, on Thursday. The archbishop said that Nigerians continued to face hard times, despite government’s assurance that the economy was gradually moving out of recession. He said: “While this is gladsome to hear, the reality is that the impacts are yet to be felt at the grassroots. The cost of living is very high; workers are being retrenched daily. “Even some of those still working are not being paid, both in the public and private sector; the power sector is in a comatose. The effects of all these on the poor masses of this country can better ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Executive Secretary of National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Dr. Musa ‘udu Adamu Kazaure,  in a letter dated 16th  May, 2017 ref no: C.TEB/553/Vol.II/587, conveyed the Honourable Minister of Education approval to the founder of Ajayi Polytechnic Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Dr. Busayo Ajayi. In line with the provisions of Act CAP E3 LFN,2004. In his bid to help restore the diminished glory of the nation’s education system and also meet the educational need of Nigerian teaming youths to complement government efforts in his own little way,   Dr. Busayo Ajayi has considered the establishment of the polytechnic quite necessary in his home country, Ekiti State in fulfilment of God’s promise. According to him, the polytechnic is primarily and illustriously established to raise giants through inclusive entrepreneurship and innovative technological education. Ajayi noted that the entrance of the polytechnic into the educational sector at this tim...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Brig. Gen. Sulaiman Kazaure, Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has advised corps members to acquire extra business skills in camp in order to have a guaranteed future. Kazaure, who is on a duty tour of NYSC orientation camps in the South-west zone, gave the advice at the Iyana Ipaja orientation camp in Lagos on Sunday. According to him, the days of white-collar jobs are over and the only way for survival, currently, is skills acquisition. He said that camps were meant for orientation and should be an enclosed environment with regimented activities. The DG pleaded with the corps members to adjust themselves to the minimal discomfort that may come their way during the orientation. He also asked them to take advantage of any form of skills acquisition programme offered to them. The director-general congratulated them for being part of those undergoing the scheme this year. “I want you to consider yourselves blessed for the opportunity to se...