Architects seek greater role in development of Edo state

Architects seek greater role in development of Edo state

BENIN – EDO State branch of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), has attributed the various environmental problems confronting the State, especially the Capital City of Benin to the improper use of professionals by the state government just as the body lamented that there was no single Architect in the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Housing.
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Petroleum Minister calls for effective communication in Ministry

Petroleum Minister calls for effective communication in Ministry

The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison Madueke has urged Public Affairs Managers in the Ministry and its Parastatals to redouble their efforts on highlighting the achievements and activities of the Ministry, to bridge any existing communication gap between the Ministry and the public.

Techno Oil bags ISO 9001:2008 certification

Techno Oil bags ISO 9001:2008 certification

Nigeria’s leading oil and gas downstream operator, Techno Oil Plc has bagged the latest ISO 9001: 2008 certification for quality Management System from the Standards Organization of Nigeria, SON.

Nigeria’s power capacity rises to 3900mw

Nigeria’s power capacity rises to 3900mw

FOLLOWING the federal Government’s resolve to boost the nation’s generated power capacity and encourage private sector participation in power generation Larfarge Wapco Plc the foremost cement manufacturing company in Nigeria has boost the nation power capacity with an additional 90 Mega watts (Mw).

Bombs rock Maiduguri, again

Bombs rock Maiduguri, again

Despite the recent clash between the Islamic sect, Boko Haram and members of Joint Task Force, JTF, that led to the death of over 41 people, two bombs went off in the north eastern city, Tuesday morning.

NSE appoints Chief of Staff

NSE appoints Chief of Staff

As part of efforts aimed at effectively driving its transformation agenda, The Nigerian Stock Exchange has approved the appointment of Mr. Bola Adeeko as its Chief of Staff. He resumed duty on Monday, 4th July, 2011.

IFC invests N3bn in Food Concepts

IFC invests N3bn in Food Concepts

International Finance Corporation, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group has invested N3.02 billion ($20 million) in Food Concepts Plc, owners of Chicken Republic and Butterfield Bakery.

Germany coach considers stepping down

Germany coach considers stepping down

German football coach Silvia Neid told a newspaper Tuesday she will consider stepping down following the team’s shock quarter-final exit from the women’s World Cup.

Day 2: Lagos flood in pictures, by citizen reporters

Day 2: Lagos flood in pictures, by citizen reporters

 By John Abayomi, Deputy Online Editor Life in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest commercial centre is gradually returning to normal after Sunday’s heavy downpour and flooding that has rendered many homeless , property destroyed as death toll rises to 25. Below are  pictures by Lagosians in our citizen report initiative. Submerged park at Ogudu, by Diala-Uka Chike   …flooding at Bariga, […]

Anglican synod bemoans high cost of governance

Anglican synod bemoans high cost of governance

Diocese of the Anglican Communion Monday expressed concern over the high cost of governance in the Country.
The Bishop of the Diocese, Rev Michael Ipinmoye, in a statement at the end of its second session of the tenth synod, said the high cost governance was responsible for governments’ inability to meet its obligation to the people.

Delta fire: Doctors battle to save 10-yr-old survivor

Delta fire: Doctors battle to save 10-yr-old survivor

DOCTORS at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, were, yesterday, battling to save the life of the only survivor of the fire incident that occurred at Okpanam in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, weekend, which claimed four children of same parents.

Army uncovers illegal brewery in barracks

Army uncovers illegal brewery in barracks

THE Nigerian Army in Rivers State has smashed an illegal factory producing illicit alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks within Port Harcourt Army Barracks.

Edo commences minimum wage implementation

Edo commences minimum wage implementation

Edo State Government became the first to implement the new minimum wage for workers as Governor Adams Oshiomhole and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in the state, yesterday, signed an agreement to commence the payment of the N18,000.

Defensive wall let me down – Goalkeeper

Defensive wall let me down – Goalkeeper

Nigeria ’s under-23 goalkeeper, Theophilus Afelokhai has blamed his defenders for their defective wall which allowed Ghana to score the first goal, during the weekend’s All Africa Games qualifying match held at the Baba Yara Sports Complex in Kumasi .