Tariff Review: BEDC to replace aging equipment
AHEAD of the review of its tariff, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, has given an assurance that its aging equipment will be replaced to improve general public safety and ensure quality power to customers.
World Glaucoma Day: Optometrists caution against self-medication on eye disorder
The Nigerian Optometrist Association (NOA) Anambra Chapter has cautioned Nigerians against indulging in self-medication for eye disorders. NOA state Chairman, Dr. Chigozie Umeh made the call at the inauguration of free eye screening against glaucoma at J. Ropheka Eye Clinic, Nkpor near Onitsha on Thursday. According to him, some of the steroids people take for […]
I’ll not congratulate you untill end of your tenure, Sheikh Ahmad tells Hassan
•I’ll be fair to all — NAHCON Chair The National Missioner, Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Ahmad has said he would only congratulate the new Chairman/CEO, National Hajj Commission, NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan after his four year term, noting that it is a position of higher trust with huge responsibility. Sheikh Ahmad stated this […]
FAAC disbursesN5.4 trn to FG, States in 2019
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total sum of N5.4 trillion in 2019 to both the Federal and States Governments in the country, representing an increase of 1.9 percent from N5.3 trillion in 2018.
Nigeria’s rig count surge 64%, highest among OPEC members
Despite the scourge of Coronavirus raving activities in the oil and gas industry, Nigeria’s rig count took a significant jump, rising 64 percent to 23 in February, as against 14 recorded in January, 2020.
COVID-19 ECONOMIC CRISES: Oil price further down to $36.5pb
Oil price has sustained the downward trend amid global economic tension generated by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, as Nigeria’s premium Bonny Light sold for $36.49 per barrel yesterday, which showed a 0.7 percent decline.
Coronavirus: Don’t shake hands, don’t hug, minister warns Nigerians
The Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola has cautioned Nigerians to reduce the culture of handshakes and hugs to avoid contracting coronavirus (COVID-19). Aregbesola said this at the ground-breaking ceremony of a 3000-capacity custodial centre in Karshi, Abuja on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the country recorded her first case of […]
Kaduna AIDS Agency appeals for funding to host NACA Conference
The Kaduna State AIDS Control Agency ( KADSACA) has appealed to the state government to release funds for the hosting of the National AIDS Control Agency (NACA) conference expected to hold in April. The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Isa Baka made the appeal on Thursday in Kaduna when he led other officials on […]
Guess which SUV is Europe’s favourite
THE new Range Rover Evoque has won a top award voted for by motorists across Europe. The luxury compact SUV was named Best Imported Compact SUV and Off-road Vehicle at the Auto Motor und Sport Best Cars Readers’ Choice Awards after a poll of more than 100,000 magazine readers. Evoque was praised for its combination of Range Rover luxury, modernist design and sustainable and innovative technologies.
Sub Sahara Africa receives new Discovery
LAND Rover’s ‘go anywhere’ premium compact SUV, the Discovery Sport, has been enhanced with latest technologies, new levels of interior quality and increased space for families with a spirit of adventure. The latest addition to the Discovery family is now available in sub-Sahara Africa.
UNAIDS Country Director presents Letter of Commission to FG
By Sola Ogundipe The UNAIDS Country Director in Nigeria, Dr. Erasmus U. Morah, has presented his Letter of Commission to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, in Abuja. Before his appointment, Morah a Canadian of Nigerian origin, was the UNAIDS Country Director in South Africa from 2014 to June 2017, and previously in […]
