Team Of Nigerian Engineers Construct A Locally Made Car Called IYI Celebrity
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Nigerians keep showing that the country is blessed with amazing human resources. A team of engineers led by Alex Ephraim Akwiwu has produced a car called IYI Celebrity, with locally-sourced materials. The company, Ephraim and Jeoana Akwiwu Auto Shop, launched the car in Owerri, the capital of Imo state, Auto Josh reports.
It should be noted that Alex was trained in Europe as an automobile engineer. He is also the CEO of the company that built the IYI Celebrity.
According to the same media, the CEO said that the plan to go into local production of vehicles began in 2011, an idea which was later made possible with the application of advanced technology in motor production and maintenance. In 2016, the company produced its first vehicle named IYI Combatant with a new version of the car released a year after in 2017.
When commenting on the new version of the vehicle, Engineer Alex said: “This is a friendlier version than the “Combatant†which was produced in 2017. “Furthermore, its aggressive aesthetic and exhaust was made in consideration of the kind of road or terrain it was meant to ply on.†The engine and transmission of the new vehicle are reportedly at the rear side and it is powered by 1.8 litre engine with economical fuel consumption and low C02 emission.
Federal Government Reveals Why Buhari Will Not Intervane In Fuel Price Increase.
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The ministry of petroleum resources has disclosed that the Buhari administration is no longer fixing the pump price of petroleum products - The disclosure was made by Timipre Sylva, the minister of state for petroleum resources - Sylva told journalists during a briefing that the pump price of petroleum products was being fixed by marketers PAY
The ministry of petroleum resources has disclosed that the Buhari administration is no longer fixing the pump price of petroleum products in the country. The disclosure was made by Timipre Sylva, the minister of state for petroleum resources on Thursday, September 3, NAN reported. FG says the current increase in the price of petrol was inevitable because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Muhammadu Buhari Source: Twitter Sylva told journalists during a briefing that the pump price of petroleum products was being fixed by marketers. He said all the government does is to ensure that marketers do not exploit the consumers. Nigerian striker scores 2 goals to help top European club stretch their unbeaten run to 9 games “Government is no longer in the business of fixing prices for petroleum products, we have stepped back. “Our focus now is on protecting the interest of the consumers and making sure that marketers are not profiteering,†the minister said. He stated that it was inappropriate to blame the government for the recent increase in fuel price. Sylva explained that President Muhammadu Buhari would never have allowed an increase in pump price if the decision depended on him. He noted that the recent fuel price increase was inevitable because the COVID-19 pandemic had forced the price of crude oil to zero zone. Meanwhile, a former senator from Kogi, Dino Melaye, has vehemently decried the federal government's order for the increase of petrol price to N151.56 per litre which has already taken effect in some states. On his Twitter page, Melaye described the move as wicked and insensitive and went on to say that at a time like this, the decision will affect Nigerians negatively.
The government's position has fuelled a lot of backlash from prominent Nigerians like Melaye and even political groups such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which the former outspoken lawmaker belongs to. In another report, a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the recent hike in electricity tariffs. This is contained in a statement he posted on Twitter on Thursday, September 3. According to Atiku who was also the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last presidential election, what Nigerians need is stimulus and not disregard for their challenges. He argued that many Nigerians have not earned income for months due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Labour Unions In The Country Are Planning To Go On Strike Over The Recent Increase In Price Of Petrol
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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) are reportedly consulting civil society allies and relevant organs of labour towards the planned strike, The Guardian reported. Labour unions in the country have vowed to resist the recent increase in the price of petrol. Ayuba Wabba, the president of NLC on Thursday, September 3, said both labour unions would soon deliberate on how to carry out the planned industrial action. He described the petrol price hike as an insensitive action on the part of the federal government, vowing that the labour unions wound resist the tariff increase.
The TUC president, Quadri Olaleye in a statement also confirmed that the labour unions were planning on a strike. He said it was wicked for the government to increase petroleum prices and electricity bills at the same time. Meanwhile, the federal government's increase in petrol price and the recent hike in electricity tariff have angered a lot of Nigerians. Groups, politicians and even local experts in the field of economics have decried the federal government's decision which has been described as both unfortunate and insensitive, Vanguard reported.
Manchester City Ready To Pay £450million Pounds To Messi As Wages
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Manchester City are prepared to pay Lionel Messi a staggering €500million [£450million] as part of a five-year plan that would eventually see him join New York City FC.
Messi, 33, sent shockwaves rippling through world football last week when he informed Barcelona chiefs of his desire to leave the club via burofax.
The Argentinian is ready for a new challenge after spending 16 years in Catalonia, with Barca’s humiliating 8-2 defeat against Bayern Munich earlier this month triggering his decision.
Reports suggest City, who are coached by former Barca boss Pep Guardiola, are leading the race for his signature this summer.
And according to Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri, the Premier League club are willing to spend £450million after taxes to bring Messi to England.
Palmeri posted on Twitter: “BOOM! Manchester City would be ready to pay 500m€ after taxes to Messi in 5 years!
“Messi would earn 50m€ [£45million] per year + according to paper Sport a staggering 250m€ bonus after 3 years moving to New York City in last 2 yearsâ€.
As part of their plan to lure him to the club, City will allow Messi to join New York City after three years with Guardiola’s side.
New York City are of course owned by the City Football Group, who took over at the Etihad back in 2008.
Messi will therefore earn £45million annually over five years with both City and New York, which works out as a total of £225million.As part of their plan to lure him to the club, City will allow Messi to join New York City after three years with Guardiola’s side.
Today, the Nigerian Senate led by Senate President Ahmed Lawan has read for the 3rd term The Sexual Amendment Bill (2020 as amended).
In this bill, the lecturers in higher institutions must not date, friend or have sexual intercourse with any student.
In short, intention to do is 14years a jail term according to this law endorsed by all stakeholders of education industry apart from the ASUU who felt the law is against their members.
While passing the law, the senate adjusted the law to even mean all schools including primary schools.
So if you are a lecturer and you are dating one of your students, you have one of these four options;
1. End the relationship
2. Marry her immediately
3. Resign as a lecturer
4. The girl drop out of school.
If you are caught, 21years imprisonment. There is nothing like, she gave consent. They said NO MORE CONSENT.
If you make any attempt to date or cajole a student or toast. Or you make sexual advances at a student; 14years imprisonment.
If you forcefully "involve" with a student(in words of Senate President) by guy, you dey go prison.
Now, this is not peculiar to lecturers only. Even bosses at work. Directors, HODs, EDs, ES, Supervisors, Chairman, Councillors, Conductors and so on.
Hey, if you come do minor nko? Even with consent? My guy go buy new life.
GOD BLESS NIGERIAN SENATE. UNA DO WELL ON THIS ONE.
FG Abondons National Identity Card, Reveals New Means Of Identification.
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The Nigerian government has disclosed that the current plastic national identity card will be replaced with a digital means of identification.
Rauf Aregbesola, the minister of interior on Thursday, August 13, made the disclosure to the press after the committee on citizen data management and harmonisation held a meeting with the president, Daily Trust reported.
The federal government has disclosed that it has adopted a digital means of identification for Nigerians. Photo Credit: nimc.gov.ng
The minister, who also chairs the committee, said that the card is no more the focus, adding that the important thing is the National Identity Number (NIN).
He said the digital process will be domiciled in the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
Similarly, the minister of communications and digital economy, Ali Pantami who was at the press briefing, stated that the world had gone digital and stopped focusing on the production of cards.
“What the chairman is saying now is that we are no more talking about cards, the world has gone digital. So, that card is no more," he said.
“Our priority now is digital ID, it will be attached to your database wherever you are.
Pantami explained that the government was now focused on the digital ID and not on the card.
"Now, our focus is no longer on producing cards, that card is only for record but what is important is that the digital ID and if you notice we have started using the digital ID on the international passport.
“Once you have the digital ID, but not the card, we are 100 percent done with you,†the minister said.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, August 13, assured Nigerians that the issues with the United States will be addressed.
The Nigerian leader was said to have given the assurance when the committee on citizen data management and harmonisation chaired by the minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola paid him a visit in Abuja, The Nation reported.
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