Family planning is safe for all women- Dr. Jumoke Adekogba
Family Planning is the initiation and use of natural or modern contraceptive methods to delay, space or limit future pregnancies. It gives couples the ability to choose the number and space births of their children. Healthy spacing of pregnancies increase healthy outcomes for mother and baby.
PDP suffering from past mistakes – Okupe
Former Special Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is going through crisis because the party failed to prepare for life after power
Local content: Indigenous, foreign companies battle over implementation
A WHOLLY indigenous oil services company, Ofserv Nigeria Limited, said that the non-implementation of the local content law could deprive indigenous companies the benefits for which the law was passed. Ofserv made the observation following what it called the non-compliance with memoranda of understanding, MOUs, by some foreign companies operating in Nigeria.
PETAN harps on contract sanctity
Given the volatility of the oil market amid global energy depression, the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN, has identified contract sanctity and cost effectiveness as part of the measures to cope with current realities occasioned by low oil prices.
PTDF partners Brazil on oil, gas R&D
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund, PTDF, said it is going into partnership with some institutions in Brazil, for sponsorship arrangement on scholars’ tuition and research in various oil and gas disciplines. This is in a bid to address the challenges confronting the petroleum industry and further proffer solutions by improving learned capacity to enforce such development.
Unfunded JVs: Nigeria faces loss of 750,000 bpd
Nigeria may lose up to 750,000 barrels of oil daily over the next nine years due to inadequate funding of joint venture, JV operations and the federal government’s policy, industry expert said. Speaking to journalists on the production outlook for the oil industry in Nigeria, an executive of one of the international oil companies, IOCs , who preferred anonymity, painted a bleak future for the nation’s oil and gas sector.
African health ministers urged to unite against neglected tropical diseases
The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Folorunso Adewole yesterday called on African Ministers of Health to unite against Neglected Tropical Disease, NTDs, by including them in their Health Agenda, and ensure that they are no longer neglected.
Dell unveils storage center operating system
After three years of research and innovation, Dell has announced the completion of the Storage Center Operating System 7, an innovative platform which will further redefine the economics of enterprise storage by accelerating the industry shift to modern, flash-based architectures.
Hiddink to recall Drogba, Cech
Outgoing Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink wants to bring back Cote d’Ivoire legendary striker Didier Drogba, and goalkeeper Petr Cech to the London club.
Nissan grabs 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have signed a Basic Agreement to form a far-reaching strategic alliance between the two Japanese automakers. Nissan will take a 34% equity stake in MMC for 237 billion yen. The strategic alliance will extend an existing partnership between Nissan and MMC, under which the two companies have jointly collaborated for the past five years.
Huawei GR3, GR5 smartphones target young professionals
After the successful launch of its “10 minutes to charge” G.Power smartphone in Nigeria recently, global innovation and ICT solutions provider, Huawei has launched two affordable mid-range devices, the Huawei GR3 and Huawei GR5, targeting among others young and vibrant professionals on the move.
