Nigeria loses N8bn to gas pipeline vandalism
Nigeria has lost a minimum of N8.04 billion since January, to the incessant vandalism of the country’s gas pipelines, according to the Nigerian Gas Company, NGC, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.
Epileptic supply: Ogun SMEs consider alternative power
Ilisan community traders in Ogun state have contracted the services of solar experts to find solutions for efficient electricity delivery to boost their businesses, in view of the poor power supply, which has lingered for a long period.
Akwa ibom: Unoma Akpabio’s dance and drums for Emmanuel
AKWA Ibom State First Lady, Mrs Unoma Akpabio is living up to her reputation as the campaigner-in-chief of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
Liver cancer kills 11,663 Nigerians yearly — Expert
No fewer than 11,663 Nigerians die every year as a result of liver cancer disease alone, Executive Secretary, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, CECP-Nigeria, Dr. Abia Nzelu has disclosed.
Court quashes N50m charge against trade complex’s ex-boss
A Lagos High Court in Ikeja has dismissed the N50 million charge brought against the Executive Director, Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board, LITFCMB, Mr. Bassey Eyamba, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
I’ll end killings in Kaduna, if…— el Rufai
Kaduna State governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, said he would end killings in southern Kaduna villages and Birnin Gwari if elected.
PCN set to standardise pharmacy practice— Elijah Mohammed, Registrar
ELIMINATION of fake drugs and standardization of the pharmacy practice are among the main priorities of the newly repackaged Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, PCN,
CSOs insist on use of PVC, card reader
A coalition of over 60 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, yesterday, insisted on the full use and deployment of the Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, and Card Reader Machines, CRM, for the general elections.
Last Ebola patient in Liberia leaves treatment ward
Beatrice Yardolo, 58, spent 16 days in a Chinese Ebola treatment unit, but she returned few days ago, singing and dancing while her husband looked on and cried. He was so happy and overwhelming.
Gender & domestic violence: Agitation heightens for passage of VAPP Bill
‘MAKE it Happen. Pass the VAPP bill”. This was the crux of the message from Nigerians to the country’s Senate as the world marked this year’s International Women’s Day, IWD, Sunday, March 8.
Terminal operators lament drop in revenue by 58%
Members of the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) have said their income has been significantly eroded as a result of the sliding value of the naira and low import volume.
