Yar’Adua extends D-G’s tenure
ABUJA—President Yar’Adua has approved the re-appointment of Professor Peter Onwualu for a second term as the Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) with effect from 9th November 2009. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Professor Nicholas Damachi on behalf of the Minister, signed the appointment letter […]
A/Ibom names hospital after Gov’s late uncle
A new hospital in Ukana Ikot Ntuen, Essien Udim Local Govern-ment Area has been built by Akwa Ibom State govern-ment to immortalise the late uncle of Governor Akpabio, Dr. Edward Udo Akpabio, whose remains were commit-ted to mother earth, weekend, in his country home.
DELSU commissions 2 lecture halls
THE two mini-lecture halls donated by the Oleh Community to the Oleh Campus of the Delta State University has been commis-sioned.
Juju priest’s home razed over disappearing organs
THE hitherto serene Ewu Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State was thrown into confusion as two, buildings and three cars belonging to a juju priest in the area were razed following his alleged involvement in ritual activities.
10 NBCC member firms at Lagos trade fair
TEN member companies under the Nigeria British Chambers of Commerce (NBCC), are currently exhibiting their products in the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair.
Cost of funds rise as massive withdrawal hit interbank
Cost of funds has risen more than 100 per cent in the interbank money market following massive withdrawal of funds from the market.
World’s largest cruise ship debuts
The RMS Titanic was a British registered four funnelled ocean liner built for the transatlantic passenger and mail service between Southampton and New York.
APMT introduces automated gate system
APM Terminals has concluded plans to commence implementation of its world class Automated Gate System (AGS) at the Apapa Container Terminal, Lagos in January 2010.
Weigh-tech industries invests N423.9bn in Nigeria
WEIGH-TECH Industries Nigeria Limited, said it has invested more than N423.9 billion in Industrial Weighing Applications and equipment in Nigeria since coming into the country .
East to host 2010 Nigerian Quality Week, SON
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has declared that the 2010 Nigerian Quality Week celebrations for manufacturers will be held in the Eastern part of the country.
Fair: Chinese exhibitor calls for more infrastructure
A Chinese exhibitor at the ongoing 2009 Lagos International Trade Fair, Mr Weir Wu, has advised the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to provide adequate infrastructure in subsequent fairs.
