Nigeria’s economic survival depends on agriculture – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the key to Nigeria’s quest for economic diversification and survival lies in agriculture and the manufacturing sector. According to Read more
Month: September 2016
Fed Govt to develop bio-fuel
The Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, has said the Federal Government will grow Jatropha in 20 states as part of the development of bio-fuel to Read more
NCC sets up taskforce to enhance QoS offerings
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it has set up a high level taskforce to identify all issues militating against quality of service in the networks. Read more
Automakers partner to compete against Apple and Google for autonomous car services
Alarmed by the threat posed by Silicon Valley firms developing autonomous driving systems, carmakers at this week’s Paris Motor Show showed signs they are ready Read more
As speed limiter enforcement begins tomorrow: FRSC boss promises advisory enforcement
As the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, commences the enforcement of speed limiters on commercial vehicles across the country tomorrow, the Corps Marshal and Chief Read more
TELCOs harp on local content to address imbalances in telecom
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) said it is supporting the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Office for Nigeria Content Development in ICT Read more
Shaping Nigeria’s future is your responsibility, India tells FG
The Vice-President of the Republic of India, Mohammed Hamid, yesterday at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), charged the federal government to recognise its enormous responsibilities Read more
Govt to build cattle ranches
The Federal Government is to build ranches and grazing reserves to end incessant clashes between cattle rearers and farmers, it was learnt yesterday. Secretary to Read more
Anybody in government looking for money is mad–Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said it was sheer madness for anybody occupying public offices to be looking for money. He said President Muhammadu Buhari Read more
Nigerian banks not encouraging investment in shipping — Orakwusi
FORMER National President of the Nigerian Trawler Owners Association, NITOA, Margaret Orakwusi, has accused Nigerian banks of not encouraging investment in the shipping industry through Read more
Ronaldo’s plane crashes in Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo’s private jet reportedly crash landed at Barcelona airport on Monday night after the plane’s landing gear broke on impact with the runway. Neither Read more
England throw out 4,000 Allardyce T-shirts
The Football Association have had to throw out 4,000 T-shirts that they were going to give to fans for England’s game against Malta – because Read more
Buhari congratulates Edo Governor-elect
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja congratulated Edo governor-elect, Godwin Obaseki, the government and the people of Edo State on the successful conclusion of the Read more
Edo poll: Amaechi says Buhari fulfilled promise
By Omuboye Sukubo Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Amaechi, says outcome of Edo poll is a fulfillment of President Muhammadu Buhari`s promise of ensuring free, fair Read more
PDP protests Edo governorship results
Apparently sensing that they have been defeated in the Edo governorship election held on Wednesday, supporters of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have embarked on a Read more
Nigeria declares public holiday
Nigeria has declared Monday, 3rd October, 2016 as Public Holiday to mark the country’s 56th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Read more
Budget Padding: Jibrin’s office sealed
The House of Representatives on Thursday sealed the office of the suspended former Chairman of Appropriations Committee, Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin (APC-Kano). The Sergeant-at-Arms team and Read more
Obaseki promises economic transformation
Mr Godwin Obaseki, the Edo governor-elect, has promised to transform the economy of the state and empower the people. Obaseki, who was declared winner of Read more
Nigeria turns 56 tomorrow: Prospects and challenges
By Kayode Olaitan Unarguably, every October 1 remains a unique and memorable day for all Nigerians, as they joyfully commemorate the country’s independence on Oct. Read more
Pastor in shrine drama denies dumbness
An Ogun state based pastor, Adewale Fagbere, reported to have been struck dumb after violating a community shrine, has denied the story. Pastor Adewale Fagbere, also spelt Read more
Official results of the Edo Poll, How Obaseki emerged winner
With just Ovia South West result left to be declared by INEC, Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress has built an unassailable lead over Osagie Read more
INEC Announces APC winner of Edo Election, Obaseki becomes new governor of Edo state
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Godwin Obaseki, has been declared winner of the Edo State governorship election. The APC candidate won majority of Read more
UN: 75,000 Could Starve to Death in Nigeria after Boko Haram
LAGOS, NIGERIA — As many as 75,000 children will die over the next year in famine-like conditions created by Boko Haram if donors don’t respond quickly, Read more
Trump goes after Clinton, resurrects Bill Clinton’s infidelity impeachment in rancorous race
BEDFORD, N.H. (AP) — Donald Trump abruptly resurrected Bill Clinton’s impeachment on Thursday, adding the former president’s infidelities to the already-rancorous 2016 campaign. Trump warned Read more
U.S. close to suspending Syria talks with Russia as Aleppo battle rages
By Arshad Mohammed and Tom Perry WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) – The United States is close to suspending talks with Russia on a ceasefire in Syria, U.S. Read more
United Nations says U.S. drone strike kills 15 civilians including children in Afghanistan
KABUL (Reuters) – At least 15 civilians were killed and another 13 wounded in a U.S. drone strike in eastern Afghanistan, the United Nations said Read more
Clinton says Trump may have violated U.S. law on Cuba
CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said on Thursday that Republican opponent Donald Trump may have violated U.S. law, following a news Read more
Obama, world leaders arrive Israel for funeral of Shimon Peres
By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and other world leaders gathered in Israel on Friday for the funeral of Shimon Peres, Read more
After military raid, India looks at more ways to pressure Pakistan
By Sanjeev Miglani NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Beyond Thursday’s raid by Indian special forces into Pakistan’s side of divided Kashmir, New Delhi is considering new Read more
Philippines’ Duterte likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users
By Karen Lema and Manuel Mogato MANILA (Reuters) – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to liken himself to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on Friday and Read more