Turnover of ICT firms hits N185bn mark
...50 tertiary institutions get internet link..
Minister of Communication Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson says the turnover of information communications technology, ICT companies into the Nigerian economy has reached N185 billion in 2013 and is expected to hit N200 billion by 2015.
Cultists on rampage in Mushin, kill three
RESIDENTS of Idi-Oro area of Mushin, are recounting their ordeal after two days of bloody clashes between rival cult gangs, which left no fewer than three persons dead.
Cameroon, the River Benue and Nigeria
The River Benue has its origins in the Adamawa Plateau of Northern Cameroon. The Lagdo Dam, a 40m high dam, has been built across the river about 50km upstream of Garoua, a major town on the river in Northern Cameroon. The water releases from this dam has continued to create floods in Cameroon and in Nigeria over the years and the resulting devastation reached all the way to the Niger Delta in Nigeria during 2012. Two major tributaries, River Mayo Kebi and River Faro, join the Benue in Northern Cameroon downstream of the Lagdo Dam.
Can Lagos be a smart city? (2)
A fortnight ago discourse began in this column on the above subject matter. I could not continue last week due to space constraints; the serial of Chris Uwaje’s column, which dwelt on a similar subject matter as it concerns air transport infrastructure took precedence. I now return to the issue.
Keshi expects tough tie against Cote d’Ivoire
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi expects a difficult game against Cote d’Ivoire on Saturday in Kaduna.
Police storm warehouse where fake olive oil is produced in Lagos
A 35-year-old man, Jude Ozokuwere, who is alledged to be a member of a syndicate that specializes in adulterating and distributing olive oil in Lagos and other parts of the country, has been arrested by the police at Trade Fair Police Station;The suspect, who is currently helping the police in apprehending other members of the syndicate, told Crime Alert that poverty drove him into the crime.
