Construction of Kalashnikov plants in Venezuela to wrap up in 2021-2022
The construction of Kalashnikov production facilities in Venezuela will be completed by the end of this year, a source in Russia’s military-technical cooperation sphere told Sputnik. The source further told Sputnik that owing to the prevalence of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) the transfer of the facilities will occur only in 2022. The contract was signed […]
We’ll allocate 0.5% of our GDP to research, innovation – Buhari
…Pledges commitment to bridging digital divide By Emmanuel Elebeke President Mohammadu Buhari says federal government will allocate 0.5 percent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to research and innovation. The President made the pledge on Monday while declaring open the 2021 Technology Expo tagged: “Science, Technology and Innovation for Economic Recovery and Sustainability Amidst […]
CBN extends EoI deadline for Infracorp asset managers
By Emma Ujah, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended, by two weeks, the deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest for appointment as Independent Infrastructure Asset Managers for the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria Limited (Infracorp). Dr Kingsley Obiora, CBN Deputy Governor (Economic Policy), announced this in a short statement, on behalf […]
DPR seals 4 petrol stations in Katsina for selling above approved price
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Monday, sealed four petrol stations in Katsina metropolis for selling product above government approved price. Engr. Muhammad Abdulrahaman, Controller in charge of Katsina Field Office of DPR, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina. Abdulrahaman stated that the stations were sealed […]
CBN Agric loan: Wike accuses Emefiele of denying Rivers
Governor Nyesom Wike on Monday accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of denying Rivers state access to its agricultural loans
Gunmen kidnap two OOU female students in Ogun
Suspected gunmen, on Sunday night, kidnapped two female students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Ayetoro campus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the incident occurred at about 9 pm. on Sunday when the suspected bandits stormed the Igbole Aibo quarter in Ayetoro, shooting sporadically. It was further gathered that the suspected […]
NCC restates commitment to tackle fake telecoms devices
The Nigerian Communications Commission says it is working with other consumer products regulatory agencies to tackle the importation of fake and bio hazardous phones and accessories into the country. The Executive Vice-chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta stated this at the World Consumer Rights Day news conference and presentation of Telecom Consumer Handbook on […]
Pregnant woman hacks husband to death in Delta
A 27-year old man identified as Edafe, was yesterday, allegedly macheted to death at Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, by his pregnant wife for infidelity.
Impeached deputy speaker, lawmaker behind EFCC petition on alleged N2.4 m fraud — Ondo Assembly spokesperson
Dayo Johnson – Akure The Ondo state House of Assembly has fingered the impeached deputy speaker Rt Hon Iroju Ogundeji and one other lawmaker as the petitioners of the phony N2.4 m fraud in the assembly. They reportedly petitioned the Economic and Financial Crime Commission alleging that the funds meant for a supposed seminar ended […]
Consumption of illicit drugs a major problem in Nigeria – NNPC GMD
By Obas Esiedesa GROUP Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari has observed that consumption of illicit drugs has become a major problem in Nigeria. Kyari, according to a statement by the Corporation on Monday, made this observation when the management team of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) […]
Presidency hosts Ohanaeze Ndigbo general assembly worldwide
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly Wordwide’s leaders have been described as “the wise men from the East”. This was contained in a statement posted on the official Facebook page of Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, following the visit of leadership of the Igbo socio-cultural group to his […]
