Mobil new gas discovery to boost power generation
Federal Government’s plan to increase power generation capacity, hovering around 3,000 Mw, got a lift on Monday, as Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, MPN, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, announced the discovery of a rich gas condensate, offshore Akwa Ibom State.
Lord Boateng predicts bright future for Africa’s economy
Former United Kingdom Treasury Secretary, Lord Paul Boateng, yesterday, said Nigeria was the key to African’s success as other countries on the continent look up to the country to demonstrate good leadership and sound economic management, especially coming out of a global recession.
Stop the mad rush for overseas treatment – AGHAJI
Most Nigerians who seek medical treatment abroad really have no business doing so because many of the ailments being taken abroad can be successfully treated in Nigeria. This is the position of the Nigerian Cardiac Society which conducted a survey in 2009 that revealed that the country spends more money on foreign medical trips than on any other sector of the economy.
Fani-Kayode’s re-trial suffers setback
The planned re-ar-raignment of former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, suffered a setback.
Scientists create ‘malaria-proof’ mosquitoes
BY tinkering with genetic codes of the malaria-causing Anopheles mosquito, scientists at the University of Arizona have reportedly created “malaria-proof” mosquitos by engineering a genetic “on” switch that permanently activates a malaria-destroying response in the insects.
Lagos residents tasked on law on domestic violence
Following the sharp rise in the incidences of rape and other forms of abuse against women in the society, Lagos residents have been urged to exploit the advantage of the State’s law on “Protection Against Domestic Violence” with a view to enjoying the remedies and benefits it can offer.
