Nig. Sovereign Investment Commits $500 Million To Infrastructure Devt

– Says it enabled over $1bn third party investments The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq, has disclosed that the Authority has committed $500 million to domestic infrastructure, whilst also enabling third party investments of

Briton, Nigerian oil workers Feared Dead, Many Missing As Seplat Oil Rig Collapses

There is palpable anxiety as five Nigerian oil workers and a Briton are feared dead while five others are missing at a Seplat Energy rig accident involving the Majestic rig at Ogboren near Ovhor Oilfield, in Sapele Local Government, Delta State. Reports say

Why Are Purchasing Only Innoson Vehicles For Technical Reasons, Not Only For Patriotism — Aba Power

The recent decision by the board and management of Aba Power Limited, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution firm, to patronise only Innoson vehicles is informed by not only patriotism but also the technical and cost competitiveness of the products, according to the managing director

NNPCL Restores Crude Oil Operations At Forcados Terminal After One Month Of Production Shutdown

Hope for an increase in crude oil production has been rekindled as Nigeria’s crude oil production is expected to rise by at least 350,000 barrels per day, THE WHISTLER reports. This is as a result of the decision of the Nigerian National Petroleum

Anxiety As UI Proposes Fees Increment For Fresh, Returning Students

Anxiety as UI proposes fees increment for fresh, returning students The management of the University of Ibadan has concluded plans to announce new fees payable by new undergraduate and returning students, The Nation has gathered. The decision by the management generated apprehension among

Innoson Chair Defends Gov. Otti, Says, You’re Our Number One Customer

Contrary to the rumour mill that Labour Party Governor of Abia State is not patronising local vehicle manufacturers, the founder and Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company, makers of Innoson motors brand, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, has rebuffed the rumour, describing Abia State Governor,

Breastfeeding: Over 1.5 Million Severe Malnutrition Cases In Kano Worry Stakeholders

Worried by the severe cases of malnutrition with a record of 1.5 million in Kano, stakeholders in the public health sector at the weekend advocated quick action on breastfeeding. Essentially, the stakeholders wanted the Kano State Government to legislate an extension of maternity

Food Security In Limbo: Over 128 Farmers Killed, 37 Kidnapped In 6 Months — SCI

As Nigerians hit refuse dumps in search of food to survive, Save the Children International, SCI, Monday, raised the alarm following a relentless wave of attacks against farmers in Nigeria by armed groups, with over 128 farmers killed and 37 kidnapped in six

UNN Signs Agreement To Develop ICT Software For Japanese Firms

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has signed an outsourcing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) agreement with some Japanese companies to develop safety confirmation applications that will detect natural disasters. Prof Charles Igwe, Vice-Chancellor of UNN, disclosed this to newsmen in Nsukka on

Federal Govt Asks Google To Remove 18 Loan Apps

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has delisted another 18 Digital Money Lenders (DMLs) for operating without regulatory approval. A statement by Mr Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, said this on Wednesday in Abuja. Irukera said the