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Nigerian Govt to Set up Technology Hub in Eight Zones, Targets 400,000 Youth

‎The Federal Government  in recognition of the central role innovation and technology play in national economic growth, is set to establish technology hubs across the country. This is even as it targets to train 400,000 youths in the country in partnership with Google.‎ In partnership with several major technology companies, two super hubs would be established in Lagos and Abuja and six regional hubs in the six geo-political zones. ‎ Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, said this at the flag off ceremony of Google Digital Training for Youth Empowerment with the theme “Diversifying Nigerian Economy: enabling youths through digital skills training”. He said the hubs will be fully resourced with infrastructure and capacity building tools. ‎ According to the Vice President, “Each hub will be designed to produce relevant innovative technology, solutions to a wide range of business, commercial and government problems. For example, alternative energy solutions, creative technology, ...

Corruption cuts across tribe, religion in Nigeria – VP Osinbajo 

Corruption cuts across tribe, religion in Nigeria – VP Osinbajo   By Levinus Nwabughiogu  ABUJA—Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said corrupt people pervades the social, economic, political and religious spheres of the country.  He alleged that the people appeared to be united in corruption and would protect the identity of one another. Osinbajo Speaking at the annual dinner of Apostles in the Market Place, which had its theme as Change Agents in Nation-Building, the Vice President, who delivered a keynote address on A New Tribe, submitted that the country needed a new tribe of incorruptible men and women to restore lost values and norms. He said: “We need a new tribe of men and women of all faith, tribes and ethnicities; committed to a country run on high values of integrity, hard work, justice and love for the country. “A tribe of men and women who are prepared to make the sacrifices crucial to building a strong society; who are prepared to stick together,...