Category: News

Researchers to unveil techniques for controlling weeds in cassava
March 28, 2017 No Responses

Researchers to unveil techniques for controlling weeds in cassava

Researchers working under the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture led Cassava Weed Management Project (IITA-CWMP) will this week share findings and recommendations on how to tackle weeds in cassava farming systems. The sharing of research findings is part of activities...
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Customs comes under scrutiny over alleged N4tri revenue leakage
March 27, 2017 No Responses

Customs comes under scrutiny over alleged N4tri revenue leakage

Citing alleged revenue leakage in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) between 2006 and 2016, the Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff  has commenced an intense investigation. Speaking on Sunday in Abuja, the  Chairman of the committee, Hope Uzodinma,...
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Tony, evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, lauds Heritage Bank for promoting Nigeria culture
March 27, 2017 No Responses

Tony, evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, lauds Heritage Bank for promoting Nigeria culture

Evicted housemates at the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality TV show, Offiong Edet Anthony (Thin Tall Tony), visited Heritage Bank Corporate Communication office in Lagos over the weekend. Thin Tall Tony as he is famously addressed and Omobolaji Mogaji, Media.....
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‘How to tackle corrupt Vice Chancellors’
March 26, 2017 No Responses

‘How to tackle corrupt Vice Chancellors’

To successfully tackle corruption in Nigerian Universities, Vice Chancellors accused of corruption must be arrested and prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has said A...
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Laptop ban on flights comes into effect
March 26, 2017 No Responses

Laptop ban on flights comes into effect

(BBC)–A ban on laptops and tablets in cabin baggage on flights from Turkey and some countries in the Middle East and North Africa to the US and UK has come into effect. Officials say devices “larger than a smartphone” must...
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Edo, WHO partner to improve state’s healthcare
March 26, 2017 No Responses

Edo, WHO partner to improve state’s healthcare

The government of Edo State has revealed that it would collaborate with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to improve the state’s health care delivery, especially for those under 15 years of age in the state. The state Governor, Mr Godwin...
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Whistle-blowers: FG gets 2,251 tips, enquiries, others in three months
March 25, 2017 No Responses

Whistle-blowers: FG gets 2,251 tips, enquiries, others in three months

Between December 2016 and March 24, 2017, the Federal Government through various whistleblower channels received 2,251information including enquiries, tips, compliments and general advice from the public. According to Festus Akanbi, the media assistant to the ...
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Obaseki flags off 2017 NIPDs in Edo
March 24, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki flags off 2017 NIPDs in Edo

Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, flagged off the 2017 National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) at New Benin Market, in Benin, the state Capital. Addressing the women at the market, Obaseki stressed the importance of immunisation, urging them t...
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Osinbajo implores political leaders on dedication, fight against corruption
March 24, 2017 No Responses

Osinbajo implores political leaders on dedication, fight against corruption

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has called on political leaders in the country to commit themselves to doing something collectively and individually that can alter the ways things are done in Nigeria for good. Osinbajo was speaking on Thursday when he...
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Nigerian Chamber of Shipping elects Isichei President
March 24, 2017 No Responses

Nigerian Chamber of Shipping elects Isichei President

The Governing Council of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping met in Apapa on Thursday March 23, 2017 and elected former Vice President, Mr. Andy Isichei as its 6th President.  Mr Isichei has been Vice President to four of the five...
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Twitter considers paid membership option
March 24, 2017 No Responses

Twitter considers paid membership option

By Dave Lee, BBC. –  Twitter is considering adding a paid membership option for businesses and power users. The micro-blogging service, which has struggled to grow its user base in recent years, is carrying out surveys to “assess interest” in...
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LADOL Boss, Jadesimi, to address global forum on development
March 23, 2017 No Responses

LADOL Boss, Jadesimi, to address global forum on development

Managing Director of the Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics base (LADOL), Dr. Amy Jadesimi, will early next month be addressing a Global Forum on Development under the auspices of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), in Paris, France. Th...
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Terminal Operators: Concession agreement review will address unforeseen developments, challenges
March 23, 2017 No Responses

Terminal Operators: Concession agreement review will address unforeseen developments, challenges

Private terminal operators at the nation’s seaports have commended the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for taking bold steps and for her initiatives to address factors militating against efficient port operations. The Seaport Terminal Ope...
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FEC approves $1.79b rail contract, N102.077 for roads
March 23, 2017 No Responses

FEC approves $1.79b rail contract, N102.077 for roads

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the $1.79 billion contract awarded to China Civil Engineering and Construction Corporation (CCECC).  The contract, to be funded by China EXIM Bank is for rail project in the Federal Capital Territory (...
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