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Kwara United FC , was involved in a road mishap. The accident occurred while they were returning back to Ilorin from the just concluded NNL super 4 in Lagos.

The Technical Committee on Nigeria Yam Export Programme says it is targeting the export of about 480 tonnes of yams, equivalent to 20 containers, every month in 2018. Prof. Simon Irtwange, the Chairman of the committee, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that the target would be achieved if all the challenges, which yam exporters experienced in 2017, were surmounted. Irtwange said that the U.S. had made a request for the supply of five containers monthly, which amounted to 120 tonnes of yams. “If everything works out well, the U.S. authorities say they will need about five containers every month and one container contains 24 tonnes of yams. “We are trying to aggregate the demand from other countries; so by the time we put everything together, we should be thinking of exporting about 20 containers of yams on a monthly basis. “We have a work plan and we have a lot of activities that we have already pencilled down. “We are working with relevant...

MTN says it has achieved download speeds of more than 20 gigabits per second in its first trial of fifth-generation (5G) technology. “This is the highest achieved on a mobile network in Africa‚” the service provider said in a statement on Monday. It said it was ready to deploy the technology commercially but could not do so until it had access to additional frequency spectrum. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa‚ which regulates spectrum‚ has not yet allocated spectrum for 4G infrastructure‚ TechCentral reported‚ forcing operators to reallocate 2G and 3G spectrum. Said MTN South Africa chief technology and innovation officer Giovanni Chiarelli: “There is no doubt that 5G will offer the consumer higher speeds and lower latency‚ but to achieve this we need the capacity that comes with additional spectrum. MTN has a 4G license in Nigeria and could look forward deploying the technology in the country in the near futu...

Nigeria’s First indigenous network raring to beat Airtel, Dangote Group, others to lucrative bid Champions don’t sleep. While their peers snuggle in slumber, they toil upward through the night unto the break of dawn. They burn will and shed sweat until the dreary mills of industry imbue their efforts with sweet fruits of labour. There is no gainsaying Globacom network is a champion among telecoms networks. This is because like a master steel forger, it hammers its iron while it is glowing hot. In a few days, all things being equal, Globacom would acquire 9mobile thus affirming its clout as Africa’s most successful telecoms network. There is something about Globacom network that distinguishes it among its peers and cutthroat rivals no doubt. The network’s merit probably lies in its capacity to make forays where none of its peers and rivals would dare venture. Globacom plans to buy 9mobile (formerly Etisalat) and after buying it, the network stands the possibility ...

The authorities of the Polytechnic, Ibadan, on Saturday said that the institution will reopen on 8 January for the 2017/18 academic Session. The Registrar Mr. Hezekiah Fehintola urged candidates who had been offered admission to log on to the institution’s website to pay the acceptance fee He also asked old students to log on to the Website for details on registration and other activities . The Registrar said that academic activities will commence on Monday, 15th Jan. for both freshmen and old students. The polytechnic, founded in 1970, was shut on 2 November, 2017 after the academic staff union of the institution embarked on an indefinite strike over non payment of salaries and other benefits by the state government. See also: Top Scholarships For Nigerian Students In 2018.

A scholarship is a grant or money given to students as support in footing their school bills. In Nigeria, there are numerous scholarship opportunities available for undergraduate and postgraduate students alike. These offers are mostly sponsored by top oil and gas coys, multi-national companies, governments and private philanthropic foundations. As someone who has benefitted from many of these opportunities while in school, I have taken time to compile a list of top 20 scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students in 2018 with details of each scholarship. Good luck to every applicant. In no particular order, see the list below: 1. Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Scholarship. The Nigerian LNG company awards scholarships to suitable and deserving students in different Nigerian universities every year. This scholarship is arguably the highest scholarship in Nigeria worth-based! Level: 100 level Worth: N300,000every year till graduation. 2. Agbami Scholarship: The Agbami scholarshi...

Avocado also known as alligator pear,  is a stone fruit with a creamy texture that grow in warm climates. Their potential health benefits include improving digestion, decreasing risk of depression, and protection against cancer. Also known as an alligator pear or butter fruit, the versatile avocado is the only fruit that provides a substantial amount of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). Avocados are a naturally nutrient-dense food and contain nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. possible health benefits of avocados : *Healthy for the heart *Great for vision *Osteoporosis prevention *Cure Cancer *Healthy babies *Improved digestion *Protection from chronic disease