Sperm killers and boosters
Deficient sperm production is one of the major concerns of male infertility today to the extent that 90 per cent of male infertility is caused by the failure to produce sperm that is good enough to facilitate conception. Azzospermia occurs when no sperm is produced while olibospermia is diagnosed when few sperm are produced.
Investment value on NSE dips by N124bn
The value of investment on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, depreciated last week by N123.83 billion, as the market capitalisation and All-share index both shed 1.51 per cent each.
More gloom for Dubai property market as prices tumble
Hopes that political turmoil in the Middle East might boost the property market in Dubai have faded as the latest real estate report shows that prices are still falling.
Ministerial appointment: Engineers insist on professional for power
The Nigerian Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, NIEEE, has called on President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to ensure that only a professional is appointed to man the Ministry of Power.
NAFDAC deploys e-Reg portal for regulated products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced deployment of e-Reg Portal for registration of regulated products, facilitation of trade as well as ensuring Ports decongestion within the shortest period of time in line with the Federal government 48- hour clearance directive.
Third party maintenance of aircraft now possible in Nigeria … NCAA grants certificate to aero airline
Nigeria will be saved millions of foreign exchange from airlines that can now carry out maintenance in the country as Aero Contractor has been issued Aircraft Maintenance Organisation certificate.
Risk of food contamination from recycled packages on the rise
The increasing risk of contamination by harmful mineral oils from the printing inks used on recycled cardboard packs is now a major concern especially for those who patronise fast food joints.
Lafferty, FITC partner on improved retail banking practice
Lafferty Group and FlTC, the management development institution for financial services in Nigeria, has entered into a strategic partnership aimed at improving the fortune of retail banking in Nigeria, with the launch of the International Academy of Retail Banking (IARB) in the country.
Okorocha orders refund of school fees
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has ordered the refund of school fees to students in the current school year. Giving the directives over the weekend, the governor stated that, unlike the former directive, he wanted the free education already declared to commence from May 29, 2011, the day he was sworn in as the 14th executive governor of the state.
Union Bank records N601m first quarter loss
Union Bank Nigera Plc has announced a loss after tax of N601 million in its first quarter audited result for the year ended, March 31, 2011.
Schneider Electric, Atlantic Holding sign agreement
Schneider Electric,a global specialist in energy management, has expanded its market presence across West Africa, by signing a partnership agreement with Atlantic International Holding Company, Ghana.
