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The Edo State Government has lauded the management of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), on the training of 100 Edo youths on various skills. Mr Chris Nehikhare, Commissioner for Youth and Humanitarian Affairs in the state, in his address at the graduation ceremony of the beneficiaries said that the training of the beneficiaries was a meaningful feat recorded. According to Nehikhare, I want to appreciate the founding fathers behind the Industrial Training Fund Act (ITFA) that came into effect on  October 8, 1971. "The purpose of the Act was to establish a Fund, The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to be utilised to promote and encourage the acquisition of skills in industry or commerce in Nigeria with a view to generating a pool of indigenous trained manpower sufficient to meet the needs of the economy. "I am glad that the dream is still alive 50 years after "On behalf of His Excellency, Gov. Godwin  Obaseki, I want to congratulate you for keeping this dream a...

By Kadiri Christopher A copyright enforcement group under the aegis of Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria, MCSN, has sought for a deepened support from the members of the fourth estate of the realm recently. Speaking in Benin City, the Chairman of the society, Prince Biodun Eguakhide said, "MCSN was an owner, assign and  exclusive license of the largest repertoire of musical works and sound recording in Nigeria. The Supreme Court of Nigeria and other courts has held this position in a number of judgements and the recent judgement against Multichoice Nigeria where several billions of naira was awarded against them in claims and damages. "Copyright protection begins as soon as an eligible work is fixed in a medium of expression. The medium does not require any formality for such protection to begin. "There are certain exceptions in copyright infringement with respect to fair dealing which are for the purposes if research, private use, criticism, a...

  AN Edo State House of Assembly hopeful, Olabisi Akpaida has pledged adequate representation to the people of Akoko-Edo Constituency II if nominated and eventually wins the election.   Akpaida made this commitment to the people when she met with the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) Women Leaders, Youth Leaders and others from the five wards that make up the constituency in Igarra.    She said communication remains key for development and promised to establish a community radio to open up the area to the outside world.     She said "We know the potentials available in our constituency and the entire local government and there is need to change the narrative which is why I am offering myself to serve you all.   "One thing that has been lacking is communication disconnect between out representative since 1999 and the people, this we need to change and I need your support to lead this progression.   "The women and youths remain the drivers...