The incessant crisis in the oil rich Niger Delta region of the country could be linked to the past failure of developmental efforts to recognize the pivotal role research plays in driving the socio-economic needs, growth and development in the region.

Federal Government says for the nation’s bio-business would only thrive, through proper identification of her Medicinal, Aromatic and Pesticidal Plants (MAPPs), animals/animal parts and other raw materials used for herbal medicine, cosmetics and others.

AS part of efforts to increase awareness of breast cancerand raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure, an NGO – the Poverty Alleviation for the Poor Initiative (PAFPI) is holding a 6-day programme in Delta State, in its bid to realise N34 million with which to set up at least three breast cancer screening centres in the State.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it is not against any meeting with the Federal Government, its ministers or agents, but insists that such meeting must have a clear agenda. Mr Owei Lakemfa, the Acting General Secretary of NLC, said this on Saturday in a statement made available in Lagos.

Since Nigeria commenced efforts at putting together programmes and strategies to combat climate change, Friday October 14, 2011 turned out to be its most glorious day ever.

AWKA-THE claim by former governor of Anambra State and senator representing Anambra Central in the senate, Dr. Chris Ngige, in a radio programme in Awka that he started the Amansea-Oba Ofemili road during his tenure has pitched him against the incumbent, Mr. Peter Obi.

Yenagoa-The people of Ikeinghen-biri community in Olodiama clan in Sout-hern Ijaw Local Govern-ment Area of Bayelsa State and Environment Rights Action, ERA, have called on National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, and related government agencies to prevail on Nigeria Agip Oil Company to clean up the polluted environment.

ENUGU-ENUGU State Independent Electoral Commission, ENSIEC, said yesterday that the December 10 council election in the state would gulp N502 million.

PAN Nigeria, has officially unveiled the new Peugeot Partner Connect; and also intensified the commercial launch of the all new Peugeot 408 series and 308 series into the Nigerian automobile market at the just concluded 13th edition of Abuja International Motor Show.

NO fewer than 25 sub-contractors that made supplies for the renovation of Margaret Ekpo International Airport, weekend, lamented non-payment of their fees five months after completion of the project.

The Federal Government has urged operators in the nation’s extractive industries to operate in a professional manner that will ensure the sustainability of the environment and help create immense opportunities for wealth for millions of Nigerians.

ENUGU-MINISTER of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji, said Monday that the Federal Government was working out an arrangement to recover debts owed various distribution companies of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, across the country by its agencies.

UGHELLI- OVER 5,000 women from Agbarha-Otor community, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, Monday, besieged the premises of Ughelli Business District of Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, in protest over increase in electricity tariff.

In its effort towards forging collaborative partnership with leading actors in the insurance and financial sectors against the background of the implementation of the compulsory insurance of certain categories of private and public buildings as required by the relevant law, the Nigerian Institution of…

The 2012 Range Rover consolidates its position as the world’s most luxurious SUV with a host of style changes and feature upgrades.