On govt and governance in Africa
Suspected police informant docked for inciting disturbance
An election programmed for the courts
Malaria: LASG reaches 15,000 homes with IRS
Lifebuoy returns to promote handwashing
FCT dump sites worrisome
Ondo: Political violence leaves 4 injured, 7 cars damaged
NUPENG issues 24-hour strike notice to Chevron
Egbejule warns against burial of non-natives in Sapele
ACPN accuses Bukola Saraki, PDP of intimidating opposition
Industrial unrest looms in the ports over wage
Works Corporation warns Lagosians against road abuses
HIV: Nigeria’s prevalence rate drops to 4.1%

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Following the policy of Lagos State Government’s policy of making the private sector the driver of economic development to provide a framework for accelerated and sustainable development through infrastructure renewal, maintenance and procurement, the government recently held a one-day forum to woo investors to invest in wastewater management.
UN agency says combating desertification is a must
ABUJA – Executive Secretary, UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Mr. Luc Gnacadja, said it is imperative for all nations in the world to intensify efforts in combating desertification.
Firm introduces onduline roofing sheets
Onduline corrugated roofing sheets which is reputed to resistant to extreme climate conditions with the additional advantage of giving added beauty to a house, has been introduced into the Nigeria market.
Stanbic IBTC’s profit grows by 31% to N13.5bn
Stanbic IBTC Bank has grown its profit before tax by 31 per cent to N13.5bn in the financial year ended December 2010, while its total assets increased to N384.5bn.
GTBank champions cause of autistic children
MANAGEMENT and massive awareness campaign of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) took the center stage in Lagos last week during an international seminar aimed at educating Nigerian experts on the rising incidences of the disorder in the country.
NCCE, AHI build capacity of lecturers on HIV curriculum
In its quest to stem the spread of HIV & AIDS in the country, the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) in collaboration with Action Health Incorporation (AHI), a youth health and development non-government organisation have begun a master trainers course on Family Life and HIV Education into the school curriculum
Ban on tinted glass vehicles: Experts, stakeholders differ
RECENTLY, the Inspector-General of Police IGP Hafiz Ringim through his minister, Humphrey Abbah went on air placing outright ban on the continued use of highly filmed vehicles in the country and directed commissioners of police across nation to promptly commence the implementation of the order
How to conserve water usage in your home
Most people living in Nigerian cities have the problem of poor water supply to their homes. Water has therefore become an increasingly precious resource. Given these concerns, conserving water use in the home is an important step to take.
‘Blood-clotting drug could save 1,500 Nigerians’
A GROUP of Nigerian researchers say the lives of thousands of victims of road traffic accidents, violence, and other forms of injuries that cause severe traumatic bleeding, could be saved each year in the country, with the application of an inexpensive drug utilised for treatment of heavy menstrual periods in women.
Court arraigns 80 year old landlady for setting tenant’s room ablaze
What could have led an 80 year old landlady and her grand daughter to set the room of their tenant ablaze? This is the mystery that an Ebute Metta Magistrate Court presided over by Mrs. J. Ugbomoiko is trying to unravel.

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