COREN moves to give engineering qualifications Int’l recognition
Determined to key into the rapid pace of globalization and emerging technologies, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, has taken a step to mediate in regulating the processes that would lead to local and international recognition of engineering qualifications from higher educational institutions in Nigeria.
Northern group wants Udom’s peace model establish across Nigeria
A delegation from the Coalition of Northern Groups drawn from the nineteen states in the Northern part of the country, has called on Nigerian leaders to adopt the peace model of Governor Udom Emmanuel in Akwa Ibom State, as a panacea for security and development of the nation. Speaking at an interactive session with the […]
Fintiri restates commitment to security of NYSC members in Adamawa
Adamawa’s Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri on Tuesday restated his commitment to ensuring the security of NYSC members posted to the state. Prof. Maxwell Gidado, his Chief of Staff, conveyed the assurance when he represented the governor to open the 2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream II orientation course for corps members posted to the state. He charged the […]
SFH supports Lagos, Kaduna to avert 17,871 unintended pregnancies
Nigeria has a rapidly growing population, with current population estimates at over 200 million, out of which about 46 million are women of reproductive age. With a total fertility rate of 5.3, Nigeria’s population is likely to hit 400 million by 2050, becoming the fourth most populous country on earth.
Poor IGR: Benue resolves to amend revenue law to plug loopholes, leakages
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Benue state government has resolved to send a bill to the State Assembly to amend the state’s revenue laws in order to plug the loopholes that have created room for revenue leakages. This was part of the resolutions reached Tuesday at the end of the Revenue Generation Stakeholders Meeting held […]
NANFACOS, BOA partner to stop farmers absconding with loans
The National Apex of Nigerian Farmers Cooperative Societies Limited (NANFACOS) and the Bank of Agriculture ( BOA) have decried the act by some ‘Portfolio Farmers’ who abscond with loans, and expressed readiness to collaborate with other Financial Institutions to ensure that only Farmers under their umbrella get loans to make repayment easy.
NEPC trains 200 Benue youths in e-exporting, trade and ICT
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Nigeria Export Promotion Council, NEPC, has commenced the training of 200 Benue youths in ICT skills and digital innovations for e-exporting and trade. Addressing the participants, the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of NEPC, Dr. Ezra Yakusak, said training being done in collaboration with Aphri media with the theme; Digital and […]
Ilana Omo Oodua quits NINAS, as Prof Akintoye resigns
By Sola Isola – Ibadan Ilana Omo Oodua (IOO), the umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, has moved out of the Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-Determination (NINAS). Also, the Chairman of NINAS, Professor Banji Akintoye, has left his chairmanship role in the organization with immediate effect. In a statement signed by Prof. Akintoye and […]
Will crypto conquer the world? OctaFX finds out
There is hardly anyone left who is not familiar with the bitcoin bull market. A few but dramaticcorrections made this historic run more exciting. Blockchain technology is here to stay. And theway legacy institutions and governments react will determine the future of finance. The globalbroker OctaFX prepared an expert article exploring whether peaceful co-existence might […]
Seplat to acquire ExxonMobil’s oilfields in Nigeria
By Prince Okafor Nigerian independent oil and gas company, Seplat Energy Plc together with a partner, is in competitive discussions to acquire ExxonMobil’s Nigerian shallow water business. The Energy Company listed on both the London and Nigerian Stock Exchanges disclosed this in a statement issued on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). It would be recalled […]
Power Generation: Nigeria’s average unutilized power rises 291% to 3,008.1MW in 8 years
By Ediri Ejoh Average Nigeria’s unutilized power generation has increased year-on-year, YoY, to 3,008.18 Megawatts, MW in 2021, from 1,030.80 MW in 2013, indicating an increase of 291 per cent in the past eight years, due mainly to lack of infrastructure. This showed that adequate investment has not been made over the years to transmit […]
