Developer to use rice straw for housing development
A property development company, Bohemian Estate Limited, has revealed plans to deploy a technology that uses rice straw for housing development in Nigeria, with a $250 million subvention from Czech Export Bank. The company is to embark on the project in collaboration with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) for the construction and delivery of the first phase of 10,000 housing units in Gwagwalada using Assembly Building Block (ABS) technology.
Ujah survives in Germany
Papy Djilobodji insisted he was “not really a hero” despite proving SV Werder Bremen’s saviour with the goal that kept Die Grün-Weißen in the Bundesliga.
N145 petrol: Market will stabilise in the long run — Akabogu
Criticism has continued to trail the decision by the President Muhammadu Buhari – led administration to increase the price of petrol which many perceive as insensitive. Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) is threatening to mobilise Nigerians for mass protests if the new policy is not reversed. The NLC described the development as unfortunate especially as it came at a time when poor Nigerians are facing economic hardship.
Esan youths slam Dep Speaker over endorsement of Obaseki
The Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Justin Okonobo, has come under attack by Esan youths over his alleged endorsement of All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant, Mr. Godwin Obaseki
Marketers to lose N16.5bn in subsidy to hoarding
Petroleum marketers may have to forfeit about N16.5 billion in possible subsidy claims due to oil price increases at the international market due to hoarding of product, which they preferred to call inventory stock.
9% tax on ICT will threaten Nigeria’s 30% broadband penetration by 2018 – A4A1
The passage of Information Communications Technology, ICT, tax being considered by the National Assembly will likely threaten Nigeria’s ability to achieve its goal of 30% broadband penetration by 2018 and also undermine the socio-economic progress spurred by increased connectivity, Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) has said.
Killer-herdsmen should be killed —Rep
A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has called on the people of Southern Nigeria not to spare the lives of Fulani herdsmen who kill in their domain, describing them as another face of Boko Haram.
Steven Johnson Syndrome not discovered in Nigeria – Health minister
The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, has said contrary to reports making the rounds, Steven Johnson Syndrome, SJS, a rare medical condition caused by adverse drug reaction, is not a new disease and it was not discovered in Nigeria.
‘I want to stay’ at Chelsea, says emotional Terry
Captain John Terry told Chelsea’s fans he wanted to stay at the club during an emotional address following their 1-1 draw with Premier League champions Leicester City on Sunday.
FG to tackle smuggling to promote made in Nigeria products
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajia Aishat Abubakar has said the Federal Government is developing a holistic strategy to tackle the menace of smuggling which is threatening the patronage of locally manufactured goods.
Benfica retain Portuguese title
Benfica held off the challenge of bitter rivals Sporting to win a third straight Portuguese title by beating Nacional 4-1 on the final day of the season on Sunday.
Captain Nico Gaitan scored twice with top scorer Jonas, with his 32nd league goal of the season, and Pizzi also on target for Rui Vitoria’s side before Salvador Agra got one back at the death.
