Graft: We can’t wage war successfully with corrupt police, judiciary — Lukman
Mallam Salihu Mohammed Lukman, Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, a think-tank for governors elected on the banner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in this interview speaks on the need to restructure the party and strengthen it to face current realities and future challenges.
Nigerian insurance industry ranks 62nd in the world
The Nigerian Insurance Industry ranks 62nd in the world with $1.64 billion premium representing 0.2 percent of premium collected globally in 2018.
FG releases new national broadband plan
The Federal government yesterday released a new five year National Broadband Plan to cover 2020-2025. The new plan is specifically to boost broadband penetration from its present coverage of 37.8 percent to over 70 percent in the next five years. The new plan is a precursor to the first NBP 2013 – 2018.
Incredible popularity: How Atiku, Naira Marley, Mc Oluomo become most searched Nigerians on Google
Popularity is relative. It can take positive or negative directions. The major factor is to have activities that would generate interests.
NDPHC advocates alternative funding for rural electrification projects
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Mr. Chiedu Ugbo, has canvassed the need to explore alternative financing models to drive rural electrification projects in the country.
Methanol Fuel Policy wilI end gas flaring, boost economy — Onu
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu says the Introduction of the Methanol Fuel Policy, will increase the demand and use of Methane natural gas in Nigeria and bring an effective end to gas flaring and environmental degradation. Dr. Onu said this on Tuesday at the inauguration of the technical […]
Impeachment vote set for Wednesday as Trump rages
An enraged US President Donald Trump said he was being subjected to an “attempted coup” and a witch trial as Democrats set a historic impeachment vote for Wednesday. In an extraordinarily angry six-page letter, Trump on Tuesday told Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the Democratic-led House of Representatives, that “history will judge you harshly.” Referring to […]
Yuletide activities put further pressure on inflation rate
At the backdrop of the Yuletide commercial activities, the monthly inflation figures is set to hit 12 percent at year end just as the November readings released yesterday by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, show a fourth consecutive month rise to 11.85 percent, Year-on-Year, YoY.
NIDA awards: NCC, MainOne emerge best in telecom infrastructure
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has emerged 2019 Best Infrastructure Regulatory Agency of The Year for Nigerian Infrastructural Development Awards, NIDA. The award according to NIDA was for its relentlessly pursuit of the agenda of rapid deployment of telecom infrastructure in Nigeria.
Villa teach Liverpool’s kids a lesson to reach League Cup semis
Liverpool’s youngest ever team suffered a harsh lesson on Tuesday as Aston Villa ran out 5-0 winners to reach the League Cup semi-finals, with Jonathan Kodjia scoring twice. An unrecognisable Liverpool line-up contained five debutants and an average age of 19 years, six months and three days with the European champions’ first team and coaching […]
Flamengo come from behind to book Club World Cup final slot
Bruno Henrique scored one goal and made two more to book Flamengo’s place in the final of the Club World Cup as the Brazilian giants came from behind to beat Asian champions Al Hilal 3-1 in Doha on Tuesday. Salem Aldawsari gave the Saudi club a deserved lead in the first half of this semi-final […]
