New BMW X3 earns highest safety rating

New BMW X3 earns highest safety rating

Few months after its launch, the new BMW X3 has earned top rating in the latest safety assessment programme for new cars. In the latest Euro NCAP crash test, the BMW X3 achieved the highest rating of 5 stars. The second-generation Sports Activity Vehicle earned its top marks in this challenging test for new vehicles thanks to its comprehensive range of standard safety equipment and effective occupant protection in various types of collision.
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Oshiomhole & his shadow boxers

Oshiomhole & his shadow boxers

My attention has been drawn to an article published in Vanguard newspapers, dated Wednesday, August 17, 2011. The article titled ‘Osa Director and his shadow boxing’ was written by two senior media aides of Governor Adams Oshiomhole but they chose to credit the byline to one Osatohamren Omoregbee a non existing person. So why the mask? Who is shadow boxing now?

African nations stall adoption of N15.2bn public health  emergency fund

African nations stall adoption of N15.2bn public health emergency fund

African countries at the 61st session of the World Health Organisation (WHO)Regional Committee for Africa last week stalled approval of a document for $100 million (N15.2 billion) African Public Health Emergency Fund aimed at helping African countries deal with public health emergencies when the need arises.

LSPWC  to establish three asphalt plants

LSPWC to establish three asphalt plants

The Lagos State Public Works Corporation, LSPWC has concluded plans to establish three additional asphalt production plants to augment the present one at the Corporation’s operational office in Ojodu.

Ebie’s committee may submit housing policy report this week

Ebie’s committee may submit housing policy report this week

he S.P.O. Fortune-Ebie -led committee saddled with the review of draft national housing and urban development polices in the country, is expected to submit its report to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ms Amal Pepple this week.

UNEP Report understated damage  to Ogoniland – Mittee

UNEP Report understated damage to Ogoniland – Mittee

Ledum Mittee , a human rights activist and a strong member of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, shares with Clara Nwachukwu, his perceptions of the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP Report on, Environmental Assessment of Ogoniland, and issues relating to pollution of the area.

New CSCS boss vows to continue dematerialisation programnme

New CSCS boss vows to continue dematerialisation programnme

The newly appointed Managing Director of the Central Securities Clearing System, CSCS, Limited, a subsidiary and clearing house of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Mr. Kyari Bukar said that the central depository firm will continue with the dematerialisation progamme in the Nigerian capital market.

Lundin Extends Avaldsnes Field with Second Appraisal

Lundin Extends Avaldsnes Field with Second Appraisal

Lundin announced that the second appraisal well, 16/2-7, has confirmed the extension of the Avaldsnes field approximately 5.5 kilometers south of the 16/2-6 discovery well and 4.5 kilometers south-west of the first appraisal well 16/3-4.

Nigeria sees first iron ore output in 2012

Nigeria sees first iron ore output in 2012

PERTH (Reuters) – Nigeria expects the first significant iron ore production next year from its Itakpe iron ore deposits as it looks to reduce its dependence on oil and gas revenues, a government official said Friday.

Enhance your property value with new roof styles

Enhance your property value with new roof styles

Are you one of those who hold the opinion that you can use anything to cover the roof of your building? You may need to change that opinion because the value of your home can be greatly enhanced when you define your roof style

Environmental assessment of Ogoniland

Environmental assessment of Ogoniland

Introduction Covering around 1,000 km2 in Rivers State, southern Nigeria. Ogoniland has been the site of oil industry operations since the late 1950s.

11 killed again in Jos

11 killed again in Jos

The serial killings in Plateau State continued unabated as 11 people were again murdered in cold blood in separate attacks on villages in Jos North and Jos South local government areas on Sunday night.

Failure of hospital marketing is the bane of patient care

Failure of hospital marketing is the bane of patient care

In Nigeria today, good customer service and patient- centred care are lacking in too many hospitals. Perhaps, only in very few private high-brow health institutions could a semblance of the basic requirement be found.

Eagles get princely welcome

Eagles get princely welcome

Nigeria’s Super Eagles received a princely welcome, complete with red carpet when they arrived in Bangladesh on Monday ahead of today’s high profile friendly against Argentina.