FG tasks youths on national development
November 2, 2017 The Federal Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has urged the Nigerian youths to use their potential for national development. He made this call when a…
Zuma corruption charge stirs controversy in parliament, opposition stages walkout
South Africa’s main opposition party walked out of parliament on Thursday, saying President Jacob Zuma was refusing to answer questions on how much the state had spent on legal fees…
NDLEA urges concerted efforts against drug abuse by youths
November 2, 2017 The National Drug Laws Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged stakeholders to intensify efforts toward eradicating drug abuse among youths to make them good leaders of tomorrow. Mr…
Lagos Govt launches compendium of 20,000 tradesmen, artisans
November 2, 2017 The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched a compendium of 20,000 registered tradesmen and artisans with unique identification numbers to improve the sector for socio-economic development of…
Facebook makes $10bn from advertising in Q3, set to invest more on security
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned increased investment in security will result in a hit to future growth as the company revealed earnings reached new heights in Q3. Facebook’s Q3 profit…
Lagos, Delta, Rivers top National Competitiveness Index, Borno, Gombe trail
By Theresa Igata Lagos, Delta and River States have topped the National Competitiveness Report and Sub-National Index Flow which ranked all 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory across four…
Samsung Electronics names new CFO to manage its $68 billion cash pile
November 2, 2017 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Thursday announced a new chief financial officer (CFO) to be in charge of one of Asia’s biggest corporate cash piles. It said…
FRSC recruits 250 special marshals in Plateau
November 2, 2017 The Plateau Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recruited 250 special marshals to complement its work in the state. The FRSC Sector Commander in…
Reps probe alleged non-payment of diplomats’ allowances
November 2, 2017 The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Foreign Affairs to investigate the allegation of non-payment of allowances of Nigerian diplomats in Cuba. The assembly…
President Buhari lays 2018 Budget estimates before joint NASS sitting Nov.7
November 2, 2017 President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, Nov. 7, lay the 2018 Appropriation Bill before a joint session of the National Assembly. Mr Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker, House…
