CJN decries spate of terrorism, banditry
lSeeks speedy trial of suspects lSays violent crimes pose existential threat to Nigeria’s survival By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, yesterday, warned that the rising spate of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes posed existential threat to the survival of the country. The CJN, who spoke […]
Pest controllers hold maiden tennis tournament in Lagos
By Esther Onyegbula Leading stakeholders in the pest control industry on Monday marked the World Pest Day with its maiden tennis tournament in Lagos. Raising awareness on how efficient pest management helps preserve the quality of life, the CEO of Pest Masters International, Abbey Dollar Ashade said that apart from creating harmonious relationships amongst practitioners, […]
Group writes Buhari over allege plot to sack Akwa as Sole administrator ,insist on substantive board for NDDC
A peace advocacy group known as the Movement for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta (MSDND), has sent a protest letter to President Muhammadu Buhari alleging a plot to sack the interim administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Effiong Akwa and appoint another to oversee the affairs of the commission. According to […]
Peter Mbah’s emergence as PDP guber candidate choice of Ndi Enugu —Nnamani
ENUGU—The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State, Augustine Nnamani has disclosed that the emergence of Peter Ndubuisi Mbah as the party’s governorship candidate was the choice of ‘Ndi Enugu’ following wider consultations which involved not only Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, but also the party leadership, elder statesmen and other revered stakeholders including […]
DISCOs metered 3.51m customers in 1yr — NBS
By Emmanuel Elebeke Report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has shown that the Nigeria Electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs, metered about 3.51 million customers in 2020. The report presents statistics on electricity from 2015 to 2020 and focuses on customer numbers, metered customers, estimated billing customers, and most importantly, electricity supply and revenue […]
Why I stepped down for Tinubu – Fayemi
By Clifford Ndujihe Ekiti State governor and Presidential aspirant, Kayode Fayemi has explained the reason behind his stepping down for fellow aspirant, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fayemi in stepping down for Tinubu said; “Our brothers from the Northern Governors Forum of the APC have led by example by proposing to party members that the next candidate […]
Abdullahi Adamu on issues 45 years ago
By Eric Teniola LONG before he was elected governor of Nasarawa State in 1999, long before he became national chairman of APC, Alhaji Adamu Abdullahi, the Sarkin Yakin Keffi, represented Keffi, when it was part of Nasarawa at the Constituent Assembly in 1977. He was 30 years old then. On November 1, 1977, he addressed […]
Danbazzau’s arms mop-up call
THE call by a former Chief of Army Staff and Minister of the Interior, retired Lt-General Abdulrahman Danbazzau, for a comprehensive mop-up of arms and drugs from among the Fulani pastoralists calls for serious attention. Danbazzau was one of the guests at the recent Pastoralist and Fulbe Security Conference organised by the Miyetti Allah Cattle […]
Consensus candidate: Uproar, alarm in APC; Buhari, govs disown Adamu over Lawan
INTRIGUES and tension reigned in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as the party and presidential aspirants put finishing touches to their preparations for today’s Presidential primaries.
Capacity Building: R4D, EDC collaborate with NHIA on boosting expertise in healthcare delivery
The capacity building by R4D and EDC is part of Federal Government’s initiative to ensure there is no gap between needed capacity and competence in the Health Insurance Scheme
Real Estate Unite launches Unite ESG community with focus on sustainable future.
By Kingsley Adegboye Real estate community from Africa, Europe and UAE gathered at the just concluded UNITE Summit in Lagos as part of activities to mark the 10th edition and the return of the most influential real estate event in Africa, Real Estate Unite, since the covid pandemic. The two-day Unite Summit welcomed over 60 […]
Mining: Agency discloses discovery of high grade lithium
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, NGSA, Monday, disclosed discovery of high lithium grade in Nigeria, which also is one of the world’s most important solid minerals
Our next Vice President
By Dakuku Peterside IN the race to breast the tape of the presidency in 2023, the most consequential decision as to who would fly the flag of the major parties is made by delegates – a new set of power brokers, thanks to section 84(8) of the amended Electoral Act. PDP delegates chose Atiku Abubakar, […]
Investment in start-ups falls 78.2% to $57.55m
By Nkiruka Nnorom Investment in Nigeria’s start-up sector has continued to lose steam, falling massively by 78.2 percent to $57.55 million in April across 10 companies from $263.68 million in March. The Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) disclosed this in its April 2022, investment highlights which shows that the ten companies span different sectors including […]
Forbes Africa: Clean tech entrepreneur Sandra Chukwudozie makes Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Nigerian Cleantech entrepreneur Sandra Chukwudozie has appeared on the 8th edition of Forbes’ 30 under 30 lists for 2022 alongside Elsa Majimbo and others.According to Forbes Africa, “celebrating its eighth edition, the list this year features the best and the brightest, but importantly, the most resilient, who have taken the time to not only shine […]
What is AdBlue used for and why do we need it?
AdBlue is meant to protect the environment, but some drivers do not like the fact that they need to care and pay for it. Here, we explain what AdBlue is and if there is anything to worry about. What is AdBlue? Simply put, it is a liquid which in diesel engine cars neutralises environmentally harmful […]
