Monday, January 7, 2013
Video - Maiduguri struggles amid violence
It was once a thriving city - a centre of learning and commerce on the old Trans-Sahara trade route. But Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in modern-day Nigeria, is now struggling. Three years of violence between the armed group Boko Haram and the military has left people there desperate.
CNN anchor Dr. Fareed Zakaria urges Nigeria to invest in education
Zakaria who spoke on the theme, Africa's Political Economy: The Challenge of Leadership at the Airtel Night of Influence provided insights and analyses of African and Nigerian political economy for the distinguished audience of high net worth persons at the event at the Zinnia Hall of Eko Hotel & Suites.
The renowned journalist, international author and host of the popular Fareed Zakaria's GPS on CNN, observed that a focused investment in human capital development and building strong institutions to safe-guard society from human failings are important requirements for lifting developing nations out of the lowest levels of economic growth.
The cerebral TV anchorman also advised that rather than "subsidizing the present or buying votes, leaders should invest in education, invest in Infrastructure, invest in healthcare and invest in the future."
Citing Taiwan and South Korea, he further observed that although these countries do not have natural resources, they have emerged strong economies with impressive GDP growth rates because of their efforts in developing human capital and building strong institutions.
He also noted that the United States of America currently exports human capital in Liquefied Natural Gas and other areas because the country had invested in research, training and development in those areas.
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Friday, January 4, 2013
Dana Airline resumes operations 6 months after crash
Dana Airlines will today conduct its inaugural flight to Abuja, six months after one of its aircraft got involved in a crash that killed all 153 passengers and crew on board and others on ground at Iju Ishaga, Lagos, on June 3, 2012.
Coming barely two weeks after the House of Representatives called for revocation of the airline's operating licence, the flight, expected to take off in Lagos at 9:45 a.m, would have on board some VIPs, journalists, stakeholders in the aviation sector and celebrities, including Nollywood stars.
The airline's spokesman, Tony Usidamen, who confirmed this, yesterday, said all arrangements had been concluded for a seamless flight.
Vanguard learnt that Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Oduah, had issued a resumption letter to the airline to recommence operation after series of investigation and test flights by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
Usidamen said the resumption came after necessary approval was received from the Federal Government.
He also confirmed that the airline's reservation system had been abuzz with intending passengers making their bookings, saying that explained the reason the flight would be real-time.
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) revoked the company's operating licence, pending proper investigations into the cause of the crash.
In September 2012, the Federal Government reinstated the airline's licence and allowed it to resume, only with test flights.
In December 2012, NCAA issued a new Air Operators Certificate to Dana Air after it completed the necessary re-certification processes.
Coming barely two weeks after the House of Representatives called for revocation of the airline's operating licence, the flight, expected to take off in Lagos at 9:45 a.m, would have on board some VIPs, journalists, stakeholders in the aviation sector and celebrities, including Nollywood stars.
The airline's spokesman, Tony Usidamen, who confirmed this, yesterday, said all arrangements had been concluded for a seamless flight.
Vanguard learnt that Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Oduah, had issued a resumption letter to the airline to recommence operation after series of investigation and test flights by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
Usidamen said the resumption came after necessary approval was received from the Federal Government.
He also confirmed that the airline's reservation system had been abuzz with intending passengers making their bookings, saying that explained the reason the flight would be real-time.
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) revoked the company's operating licence, pending proper investigations into the cause of the crash.
In September 2012, the Federal Government reinstated the airline's licence and allowed it to resume, only with test flights.
In December 2012, NCAA issued a new Air Operators Certificate to Dana Air after it completed the necessary re-certification processes.
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Video - Man arrested for killing his 4 month old son for ritual
The police command in Kogi state have arrested a middle aged man, Mr Hosea Folorunsho in Egbe town of Yagba West local government council for the alleged gruesome murder of his son for ritual purpose.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Video - Food shortage in Nigeria
Aid Agencies in Nigeria are warning of a severe food shortage in the coming months.
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