THE World Bank has promised to scale up Nigeria’s agricultural policy on Electronic-Wallet, E-Wallet, system in Africa, including India, Brazil and China in order to encourage best agricultural practices.

WORKERS under the aegis of the Joint Negotiating Council in Ekiti State have called off their two weeks old industrial action.

IMMEDIATE past Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, yesterday, declared to contest for Ebonyi State governorship election in the 2015 general election.

The Inner Wheel Club was set up with the objective of fostering friendship between the wives of Rotarians and increasing the opportunities for service. With the mind set for serving humanity, the inner wheel club, Lagos proudly appoints Mrs. Olamide Dacosta as the 41st president for the charter.

GOLDEN Tulip Warri Airport Hotel is the first assignment for Mr. Akram Daoud in Nigeria. Daoud has over 25 years stint in the sector having worked in his native country, Egypt; and later Switzerland and America with such international brands as Hilton and Accor. So, moving over to Golden Tulip recently and with a new property to grow, is a delight for him.

After months of expectation, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is set to officially go on sale in Nigeria on Friday, October 24, 2014. The device will be available for purchase through all authorized Samsung partner stores and telecom operator stores nationwide.

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has threatened to shut manufacturers that fail to comply with the required product certification under its Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme, MANCAP.

It is very easy to forget food in your refrigerator. What is even worse is that because of the erratic nature of the country’s power supply, food can get spoiled and refrozen with bad health implications. Aimed ensuring proper food hygiene, LG Electronics says that its new health-conscious refrigerators with Hygiene Fresh+ helps keep food fresher for longer, as its Door-In-Door refrigerators automatically clean and purify its internal air, ensuring that the air inside is kept fresh and hygienic.

Jerry Ogbonna was director of research and development in the Defence Headquarters, DHQ and founder of the now rested Falcon Airlines. He has now joined the political fray with his eyes on the Abia North Senatorial District seat being occupied by Senator Uche Chukwumerije.

Chief Benjamin Okoko, a former National Publicity Secretary is in the contest for the gubernatorial ticket of the party. In this interview, Okoko who is also a business consultant speaks of his plans and programmes for the state ahead of the party primaries.