Industry, Trade, Investment in 2015: Year of mega-merger
The major stories that shaped the industrial sector of the Nigerian economy in the outgoing year can be summed up in three parts. It was a year of mega merger between Lafarge group and Holcim; a year for strengthening of regional economies by Africa’s Richest Man, Aliko Dangote through his cement empire. The sector also witnessed policy shocks in the second half of the year which persists into the New Year. The devaluation of the naira and the suspension of Retail Dutch Auction System (RDAS/WDAS) by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) hit industries hard.
My sister wanted a baby so badly she got one from my husband
ISN’T it amazing what torrent of scandal a little event like being pregnant can unleash? For the four years Lisa was married to Lekan, her husband, she tried all she could to get pregnant. At first she thought it was due to her reproductive organs malfunctioning. After series of tests, it was Lekan’s turn to have his fertility investigated. It was an awful blow to the couple when he got the news he had a low sperm count.
Maku to Al-Makura: Building N17bn airport, not priority to Nasarawa
Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, on Sunday, advised Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State, against building N17 billion airport in Lafia.
Na’Abba blames former S-East govs for Biafra agitations
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba has blamed the renewed agitation for the creation of Biafra on the failure of past governors of the South-East region to impact positively on the region.
Mystery: 8 fascinating things we learned about the mind in 2015
Studies published this year shed light on the mysteries of the brain and human behavior, and began paving the way for new treatments to mental and neurological health problems, ranging from addiction to autism to Alzheimer’s disease.
German lawmakers irked by NATO plane deployment
A NATO force of reconnaissance planes that includes German personnel will be sent to help Turkey police its border, drawing ire from politicians in Germany who said on Sunday they were not consulted.
Nigeria to issue blueprint in Jan. 2016 to transform ICT industry
The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has said that a new blueprint for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry will be out in January 2016.
Mark urges youths to embrace sports, entertainment to promote unity
Former Senate President David Mark, has urged youths in the country to take to sports and the entertainment industry as means of promoting peace and unity across the country.
Nnewi Gas Explosion: Venezuelan President condoles with Nigeria
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, yesterday, expressed his solidarity with Nigeria after an explosion in a gas plan in the town of Nnewi, where more than 100 people were killed.
Turkish Airlines Fiasco: Minister suspends airport officials, orders investigation
The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has ordered the suspension of three top officials of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over the recent incident involving Turkish Airlines at the airport.
Minister suspends airport officials, orders investigation into Turkish Airlines fiasco
The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has ordered the suspension of three top officials of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over the recent incident involving Turkish Airlines at the airport.
