A-Ibom requires 16,016 support staff for polls —REC
Akwa Ibom State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mr. Austin Okojie, yesterday justified the postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to March 28 and April 11, 2015, disclosing that the commission will require 16, 016 support staff for the rescheduled elections.
Urhoghide, Edo PDP senatorial candidate alleges threat from rivals
A senatorial candidate for Edo South senatorial district on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Matthew Urhoghide, yesterday raised alarm over an attempt on his life on Sunday night by unknown persons.
Top 10 performing stocks
On the top 10 performing stocks last week were the shares of R.T Briscoe Plc, Dangote Flour Mills Plc, UACN Property Development Plc, Ikeja Hotels Plc, Champion Breweries Plc and National Salt Company of Nigeria (NASCON) Plc.
Ooni tasks communities on peace
OSOGBO—The Ooni of Ife,Oba Okunade Sijuade Olubuse11 has called on the people of Ipetumodu and Asipa to embrace peace and live harmoniously.
Contract based electricity trading kicks off
THE Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, NESI, has commenced the much awaited Transition Electricity Market, TEM, whereby wholesale buying and selling of electricity is based on contractual and regulatory rules. This is sequel to directive by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, announcing the takeoff of the transitional market on February 1, 2015.
Nigerite launches decorative ceiling
Nigerite Limited, a complete building solutions company has launched a new product called Unique Ceil, an embossed ceiling which comes with a tastefully finished pattern, into the competitive Nigerian building industry.
Town planners set up 7-man c’ttee on land use planning report
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has inaugurated a seven-man committee on land use planning report with terms of reference to prepare a thorough land use analysis survey that will be followed by a map with identified land uses coded in the NITP approved professional colours.
Partners seek better management of post traumatic stress disorders
Participants at a national workshop to discuss the management of post traumatic stress disorders, PTSDs, in Nigeria, say strategic partnerships among stakeholders, coupled with improved capacity building and increased funding, are key to delivering efficient post traumatic response to victims of natural and man-made disasters in the country.
FG lauds energy mix revolution
The Federal Government has said that its effort at providing electricity to a majority of Nigerians without easy access to the grid through diversification of the nation’s energy mix has been very successful.
Ebonyi, EFCC clash over detention of three commissioners
ABAKALIKI—Ebonyi State government yesterday raised alarm that some prominent natives of the state holding key positions in Abuja were using security agencies to persecute its officials, with a view to bringing down the administration for political reasons.
Expert emphasises role of infrastructure devt for economic growth
The role of of infrastructure development to the economic growth of Nigeria with particular reference to the country’s building and construction sector; has once again been emphasised.
