Niger Delta: Shell changes strategy to escape spills, oil theft
Royal Dutch Shell wants to reweight its footprint in Nigeria to focus on oil and gas fields far offshore, away from the theft, spills, corruption and unrest that have plagued…
Breakthrough: Scientists grow human tissue from stem cells
American scientists grew human esophageal organoids entirely using pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) for the first time, potentially leading to new personalised diagnostic methods and regenerative tissue therapies to treat or…
FG approves rail infrastructure for Nigeria’s ports to boost economic activities
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday gave a directive for the provision of rail infrastructure at all the ports in the country to boost socio-economic activities nationwide. Buhari announced this when…
Buhari urges African countries to improve ports infrastructure
President Muhammadu Buhari has Advised African countries to improve on ports infrastructure and utilise all natural maritime endowments to facilitate trade. Buhari made the plea on Monday in Abuja during…
Pope Francis says Mafia members aren’t Christians during Sicily trip
The head of the Catholic Church told a crowd of 100,000 in the Sicilian city of Palermo on Saturday that he does not believe one can be a member of…
U.S. ambassador advises Nigerians to explore opportunities within
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington on Friday advised Nigerians to look inward and explore great opportunities that exist in the country. The ambassador gave the advice while addressing…
Psychiatrist raises concern over increasing suicide among young Nigerian
Dr Ninyo Omidiji, a Psychiatrist and Clinician, Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, has raised concern over the growing rate of suicide among young Nigerians. Omidiji told the News…
10 Nigerian players Leave for World Chess Olympiad
Ten Nigerian players are to depart the country on Sept. 21 to participate in the 43rd World Chess Olympiad, taking place in Batumi, Georgia from Sept. 23 to Oct….
Wizkid’s jersey designed by Nike sold out in 10 mins
Nigerian Afro pop star, Ayodeji  Balogun a.k.a Wizkid is on top of the world as his new creation jersey, designed by athletic apparel giant `Nike’ sold out 10 minutes after…
Redeemer’s University produces 27 first class graduates
Prof. Debo Adeyewa, the Vice-Chancellor of  Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, says the institution has produced 27 first class graduates in the 2017/2018 academic session. Adeyewa, who spoke at a pre-convocation…