Firm introduces post-tensioning technology for reinforcing concrete in construction
Growing sophistication and advancement in construction and engineering have given rise to innovations and new techniques in the construction industry, as post-tensioning, which is a technique for reinforcing concrete, reducing the occurrence of shrinkage and cracking by strengthening concrete with high-strength steel strands or bars called tendons, has been innovated to reinforce concrete in construction.
FAO distributes 40, 400 goats to IDPs, vaccinates 300, 000 animals in N’East
THE Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, Monday, disclosed that 40, 400 goats were distributed to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs and 300, 000 animals of 80, 000 people in North-East region of Nigeria were vaccinated.
Naira down to N363/$ in I&E window
The naira yesterday depreciated to N363 per dollar in the Investors and Exporters (I&E) Window as the volume of dollars traded dropped slightly by 28 percent. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for the window rose to N363per dollar yesterday from N362.35 per dollar last week Friday, indicating 65 kobo depreciation of the Naira.
ExxonMobil shows outright contempt for Nigeria’s Supreme court
IF you were to visit the Lagos headquarters of ExxonMobil (Nigeria) in Victoria Island, Lagos today, you would immediately notice that something strange is going on. You will find a number of people camped outside the building; sometimes chanting, sometimes dancing, sometimes shouting slogans. They are there 24/7; day and night. Surely, this is anomalous to the activities of an international oil company.
Allah, save us from Miyetti Allah!
THERE is no other measuring rod for the total collapse of our moral columns as a country than the ubiquitousness of Miyetti Allah in our national affairs and the reckless audacity with which their acquired impunity mocks our outrage.
Vanguard holds Economic Forum Series on MSMEs today
Vanguard Newspaper is today hosting the inaugural Economic Forum Series on MSMEs with the theme, “The Impact of Technology Adoption for MSMEs in a Changing Tax Policy and Regulatory Environment” at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos by 10am.
Flood mitigation: FG moves to set up technical c’ttee on vulnerability assessment in states
The Federal Government, through ECOWAS Early Warning and Response Mechanism in Nigeria, ECOEWRM, has unveiled plans to set up a technical committee on the vulnerability assessment of flood mitigation across the states of the federation.
Kachikwu, others to attend Future Energy conference
Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, his counterpart in South Africa, H.E Jeff Radebe; Uganda, Hon. Irene Muloni and Kenya, Hon. Charles Keter along with over 300 delegates from over 50 countries and 1,500 global industry attendees are among others expected to attend the 2018 Future Energy Africa.
Drinking milk at breakfast lowers blood glucose all day — STUDY
A change in breakfast routine may provide benefits for the management of type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. The new study revealed that milk at breakfast helps keep blood glucose lower throughout the day.
Dufil donates to LEARN Summer School Initiative
As part of its efforts to empower youths in the country, Dufil Prima Foods, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles, has donated educational materials and cash to the Leadership Empowerment and Resource Network, LEARN.
Crisis: Why Lagos PDP chairman, Moshood Salvador dumped party for APC
CHAIRMAN of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in, Lagos State, Mr. Moshood Salvador, yesterday, dumped the PDP for the All Progressives Congress, APC.
