Deeper Life gets own university as FG approves 8 new private varsities
THE Federal Government yesterday approved eight new private universities in Nigeria to bring the number of private universities in the country from 61 to 69. This followed a memo approved…
Centre condemns alleged sexual assault at IDP camps, commends Buhari
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has condemned the reported sexual abuses at IDP camps in the north eastern part of the country, saying it is inhuman and callous. In…
Forum seeks to address realistic Nigerian content in oil and gas industry
Engr Simbi Wabote, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board will convene with legislators including, Senator Donald Alasoadura, Chairman – Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and…
Merck gives back to society, empowers African women cancer survivors
Merck , a leading science and technology company, has announced the kick off of “Merck More than a Patient” which is a new initiative of “Merck Cancer Access Program” in…
DMO justifies FG borrowing of $29.96bn, says it will help revive infrastructure
The Director General of the Debt Management Office (DMO) Dr. Abraham Nwankwo has provided clarifications on and justification for the proposed $29.96 billion foreign loans submitted to the National Assembly…
Facebook shares dip by 7% amid report of year end revenue slump
Facebook Inc shares tumbled 7 percent in after-hours trading on Wednesday as the world’s largest online social media network warned that revenue growth would slow this quarter, offsetting strong earnings…
APC leaders back Oyegun, attack Timi Frank
Some notable leaders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday described the action of the Deputy Publicity Secretary of the Party, Comrade Timi Frank as harmful to the country’s…
Angolan President appoints daughter to head national oil company
Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos may have to answer questions concerning his daughter’s recent appointment as the head of state-owned Sonangol. According to court documents seen by Reuters, Angola’s…
Group goes to court, seeks sack and prosecution of Amaechi, Onu
A group, Kingdom Human Rights Foundation, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking an order for the arrest of the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, and his…
Militants vow to destroy more oil facilities if FG continues with military option
A Nigerian militant group threatened on Monday to step up attacks on oil facilities in the Niger Delta if the president pursues a military campaign, casting a shadow over peace…