Two factions of Ebonyi varsity ASUU issue different strike orders
The two factions of the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) in the Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki have issued conflicting directives to their members over the union’s current…
First Bank supports musical talents to grow entertainment industry
February 19, 2022 First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) says it is determine to support Nigerian musical talents to advance the growth of the entertainment industry. Ms Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head,…
Sadio Mane: An African Legend Rises Above the Whiff of Toxic Petrol
KEN UGBECHIE Away with a people’s seasonal show of shame. Away with the tacky tale of a nation unable to wean herself from getting drunk with her own urine. Let’s…
Oil and Gas: Wabote lists gains in Nigerian Content Act; sets 2027 target
February 18, 2022 In-country value retention up from 26% in 2016 to 42% in 2022 Indigenous companies now responsible for 15% of oil production; 60% of our domestic gas supply…
Anyim @ 61 – Readier for more service to Nigeria
By Ikeddy ISIGUZO MANY who pontificate on former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim barely know him. Those who do will tell you of a man whose 61 years have been…
Anyim pens sweet birthday message to his wife, calls her God’s Best Gift
February 18, 2022 Frontline contestant for the Presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim has penned a soothing birthday eulogy to his wife, Barr. Chioma…
NESH intensifies advocacy for N1trn Industry Equity Fund for SMEs
February 18, 2022 Mr. Emeka Ugwu-Oju, Founder of the Nigeria and Entrepreneurship: Summit & Honors (NESH) Foundation has taken his advocacy for the setting up of a N1 trillion Nigeria…
Global OEMs, Overseas-based Distributors evade VAT: Nigerian tech startups seek Ministry, FIRS intervention
February 18, 2022 Nigerian tech startups are complaining of increasingly being frustrated by global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who connive with some overseas-based distributors to ship their products into Nigeria…
S.Africa allows use of Merck COVID pill but government not buying
Feb. 18, 2022 South Africa’s government said it was not planning to buy Merck’s COVID-19 treatment pill molnupiravir on Thursday for cost reasons, despite the drug gaining approval from the…
LASG SAYS URBAN DEVELOPMENT POLICY UNDERWAY
Feb. 18, 2022 The Lagos State Government has asked residents to expect a comprehensive Urban Development Policy to guide sustainable urban development in the State from Y2022 to Y2050. The…