How I ran through Oyinola’s barricades- Aregbesola
OGBENI Rauf Aregbesola’s assumption of office of Governor of Osun State last November was a watershed that came after more than three years of vibrant judicial combat. The newest Governor in the land has gradually commenced the process of setting up a legacy.
Medical tourism: Indian hospital woos Nigerians
INDIAN hospitals are fast taking advantage of lapses in the Nigerian healthcare delivery system to attract Nigerians seeking high class medical treatment with international touch. One of such hospitals that have already set up shop is the Primus International Super Specialty Hospital located in Karu, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
Orange Drugs introduces ExtraJoss active energy drink
To further boost the healthy lifestyle of Nigerians, Orange Drugs Nigeria Ltd is introducing its brand of energy drink called ExtraJoss Active into the market.
…Embarks on construction of truck parks
THE Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has awarded contracts for the fencing of seven pilot Truck Parks at Tafa on the Abuja – Kaduna express road, Akinyele in Oyo State, Umuchieze in Abia State and Mararaban Jos near Kaduna.
Chukwu seeks low interest loans for private hospitals
AS part of efforts to ensure survival and strengthening of private hospitals in the country, Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu is seeking the cooperation of banks to offer low interest loans to private hospitals.
Japan donates 2nd vaccine cold room to LASG
Donation of a walk-in cold room to the Lagos State government by the Japanese government will enhance storage capacity of vaccines for prevention of infectious diseases such as polio, diphtheria and malaria in the State.
Carbon credit: Nig to generate over N34b
ABUJA – Experts said Nigeria can make over N34 billion on sale of carbon credit the nation is able to implement Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD), projects.
Anambra: Divided PDP battles APGA
THE recent release of the list of candidates of the various political parties that will contest the April 2011 state and national assembly elections in Anambra State has renewed the battle for the control of the machinery of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
MWAN endorses Justy Foods
The Medical Women Association of Nigeria, a professional body for female medical practitioners in Nigeria has endorsed Justy health products for nutritional back up during treatment for ill-health.
Mubarak flees, who is next?
I do not care what people say about me. Right now, I care about my country, I care about Egypt. — Hosni Mubarak, former President of Egypt, in an interview with a French television journalist.
FG allocates N5b on seedlings to combat deforestation…To plant 36m trees
ABUJA – In order to combat the problem of deforestation in Nigeria, the Federal Government has allocated five billion naira (N5B), to plant seedlings to help in combating deforestation challenges in the nation.
