Anthony Joshua stops Takam in Round 10, remains unbeaten
Nigerian British boxer Anthony Joshua retained his IBF and WBA world heavyweight titles when he stopped challenger Carlos Takam in the 10th round in Cardiff on Saturday. It was a…
Youth network hails Buhari’s democratic ideals, economic policies
October 28, 2017 The APC Youth Solidarity Network (AYSN) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for placing Nigeria on a smooth path of democratic rejuvenation and economic recovery. The AYSN…
WHO to immunize 300,000 against cholera in Borno
October 28, 2017 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it will immunize 300,000 people against cholera in Borno. This is contained in the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian…
Late Gen. Victor Malu buried amidst encomiums
October 28, 2017 The remains of late Gen. Victor Malu, a former Chief of Army Staff were committed to mother earth at about 12:23p.m. on Saturday in his country home,…
NAF intensifies aerial bombardments of insurgents’ locations
October 28, 2017 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has intensified day and night aerial bombardments of insurgents’ locations within the North-East region. The Director of Public Relations and…
FG begins replacement of faulty transformers to maximize usage of available 7,000 MW, says promise of 20,000MW still on course
The Federal Government is worried that the 7,000 MW of electricity now available in the country is not being fully utilized across the nation. To address the anomaly, it is…
Competitiveness Council launches first National Index Nov. 2
The National Competitiveness Council of Nigeria (NCCN), will launch Nigeria’s first Sub-National Competitive Index on November 2, a move that will help spur growth-friendly policies. The index evaluates the competitiveness…
FG SEEKING STRONGER PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS, OSINBAJO TELLS US-AFRICA BUSINESS DELEGATION
October 27, 2017 In accordance with the targets of its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), the Federal Government is open to stronger partnerships and collaborations with the private sector…
Speaker: Why we pushed for North East Development Commission
October 27, 2017 Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has cautioned stakeholders from the North East geo-political zone not to mismanage the newly created North East Development…
Joy Eyisi emerges first female deputy vice-chancellor of NOUN
October 27, 2017 Professor Joy Eyisi on Thursday assumed duty as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). That followed her victory in an…