In recent times, the concept of net neutrality has attracted a lot of attention. Its relevance, scope and application has been subject of intense debates. These debates are quite understandable since before now, the development of the Internet tended to be directly influenced by the parties providing much of the funding and research work, notably the American government and University researchers as well as defense and commercial organizations. But, the Internet has grown to become a largely commercial-based environment, with most of the commercialization process moving away from the initial provision of Internet infrastructure and access for consumers to the widespread distribution of products and services online. In fact, many would argue that the Internet is becoming too commercial nowadays with “everything for sale” rather... (read more)
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FEC APPROVES LEATHER POLICY TO ENHANCE INDIGENOUS TECHNOLOGY
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a national leather policy for the country. The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, who disclosed this, said the provision of an enabling framework for the promotion of leather technology would enhance the deployment of the needed indigenous technology in Nigeria. With this policy, leather from Nigeria can now be processed into finished goods before export. Implementation of the leather policy would also help in the production of finished goods like shoes, bags; attract more investment into the sector and create additional jobs through increased activities in the leather industry as small-scale business will spring up.
SON ENDS PRODUCT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE REGIME FOR CARGO CLEARING
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has stated that its Product Registration Certificate (PRC) is no longer required for clearing cargoes at the nation’s point of entry. The initiative is expected to curb the excesses of corrupt officials who take advantage of the PRC to constitute unnecessary delay of cargoes at the port. The SON has automated its processes to facilitate trade in the nation’s maritime downstream sector, eradicate the prevalence of human interface in businesses, curb corrupt practices by officials in different agencies, and create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive while protecting lives of the unsuspecting Nigerian consumers.
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MINISTRY OF PHYSICAL PLANNING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT EDO STATE: INVITATION TO TENDER FOR EXECUTION OF PROJECTS BY MINISTRY OF PHYSICAL PLANNING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, EDO STATE (Deadline: Nov 29, 2018)
The Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on behalf of Edo State Government is desirous of earning out the Renovation of Presidential Villa, and Renovation of 12 Units of Bedroom Apartment and 6 Units of One En-suite Bedroom Apartment, Government House Premises. Consequently Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development invite sealed bids from eligible bidders who wish to bid for the projects...
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ECOWAS COMMISSION: SELECTION OF A RECRUITMENT FIRM TO PROVIDE RECRUITMENT SERVICES TO ECOWAS COMMISSION (Deadline Dec 13, 2018)
(1) The ECOWAS Commission intends to use part of its fund to finance the service contracts of consultants responsible for recruitment Service at ECOWAS Commission.
(2) The objective is to ensure the Human Resources Directorate delivers effective staffing process in real-time to meet organisational Human Resources needs and expectations of major stakeholders with regards to filling the positions at the ECOWAS Commission.
(3) The overall duration of the assignment is estimated at six (6) months renewable based on the firm performance.
(4) The ECOWAS Commission invites Consultants (firms specialized in Recruitment area) to submit their candidacy for the services described above. Interested eligible and qualified consultants must provide information, on their qualifications and experience, demonstrating that they are qualified to provide similar services. The shortlisting criteria are as follows...
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RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO, ONDO STATE (FORMERLY ONDO STATE POLYTECHNIC, OWO): INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION (Deadline: November 23 2018)
This invitation for Pre-qualification for tenders follows the approval in-principle of year 2017 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) ZONAL INTERVENTION. The Polytechnic invites Pre-Qualified Contractors who wishes to tender for the following:
(1) Construction of 2Nr block of lavatory TFTFUND/POLY/OWO/ZN/17/01.
(2) Supply of various Laboratory and Scientific Equipment TETFUND/POLY/OWO/ZN/17/02...
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4. NIGERIAN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY AGENCY (NIMASA): INVITATION FOR TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL BID FOR PROVISION OF 2019/2020 INSURANCE COVER FOR THE NIGERIAN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY AGENCY (Deadline Jan 8 2018)
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Transportation in compliance with the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007, invites reputable and interested Underwriting Companies and Insurance Brokers with proven track records to submit Technical and Financial bids for the under-listed Insurance policies...
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5. NIGERIAN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY AGENCY (NIMASA) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)/INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION & INVITATION TO TENDER (Deadline November 27 2018 [prequalification]; January 9 2019)
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Transportation in compliance with the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007, invites reputable contractor/firms/companies with proven track records to express interest/tender for the under-listed projects appropriated in the Agency’s 2018 Budget...
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