Imo governorship: No to restriction of Okigwe zone
On Sunday, November 10, 2013, the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Maurice Iwu, hosted a kindred meeting of a select group of leaders in Okigwe zone in his country home in Umukabia, Ehime-Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.
Pirate attacks in W/Africa to double in 2014…If
The number of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea could double in 2014, if governments fail to protect off-shore assets.
How electricity is generated through coal
A coal power station turns the chemical energy in coal into electrical energy that can be used in homes and businesses.
Pre-paid meters: Government intervention key to CAPMI success-Engr. Kola
With the successful handling over of Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN to the new owners, the Chief Executive Officer of MOMAS System Nigeria Limited, Engr. Kola Balogun in this interview with SweetCrude, explained the importance of federal government’s regular intervention to ensure the success of Credited Advanced Payment Metering Implementation (CAPMI) in the power sector.
Mandela movie smashes S.Africa box office record
A film based on the life of Nelson Mandela, “Long Walk to Freedom”, has became South Africa’s all-time highest grossing picture after its opening last week, production company Videovision Entertainment said Tuesday.
Power privatisation: Operators raise concern over MYTO2 compliance
There are serious indications that the power sector privatisation exercise is experiencing some hiccups following alarms raised by some core investors in Distribution and Generation of electricity Companies over the insistence on strict compliance on Multi Year Tariff Order, MYTO 2.
Diezani Alison-Madueke and the burden of leadership
A LOOK at Diezani Alison- Madueke, the Minister of Petroleum Resources, would naturally provoke either a sense of admiration or that of envy. Before she came into public service, Diezani was as comely as she is today. She has a verifiable pedigree.
Sony says PS4 sales exceed 2.1 million units
Sony said Tuesday it has sold more than 2.1 million PlayStation 4 consoles after less than three weeks on the market, as it battles Microsoft and Nintendo for supremacy in the lucrative gaming sector.
World LPGA targets one billion LPG users in 2030
As part of concerted effort to boost Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG for domestic use across the world with more emphasis in Nigeria, World Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association, WLPGA aims to switch one billion persons from using traditional fuel to LPG.
Proceeds from the sale of NIPPS to be ploughed back into power secto – Olotu
Mr. James Olotu, Managing Director, Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, NDPHC, was in Lagos recently where he commissioned some NIPPs built by NDPHC. He spoke to some journalists on the NIPPs and the interface with the new owners of generation and distribution companies. SEBASTINE OBASI was there.
The many doors of 32-day Calabar festival
There is no doubt that Cross Riverians from all walks of life and indeed fans of CrossRiverState are eagerly looking forward to this year’s Calabar Festival, which usually begins and ends within 32 days in the month of December.
