2019: EU centre trains INEC staff on gender mainstreaming
March 19, 2018 As part of preparations for the country’s 2019 general elections, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), on Monday in Lagos, commenced training of electoral officers on…
Milost to invest $1bn in Nigerian bank, may acquire 30% stake
Milost Global Inc. is looking to inject as much as $1 billion to recapitalize Nigeria’s Unity Bank Plc, which is struggling to build buffers after a slowdown in Africa’s biggest…
China forms new economic team as President Xi kicks off second term
March 19, 2018 China elevated key confidante of President Xi Jinping to one of the top positions in government on Monday as Beijing curbs riskier financing and debt build-up…
Kwara Fire Service records 100 incidents, saves 28 lives
March 19, 2018 The Kwara State Fire Service said on Monday that it recorded 100 fire incidents, saved 28 lives and property worth about N6.8 million in the state between…
Governor Willie Obiano appoints SSG, media aide
March 19, 2018 Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra, who was sworn in Saturday for his second tenure, has re-appointed Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, as the Secretary to the State Government. A…
Juan Martin Del Potro ends Federer’s streak to win Indian Wells title
March 19, 2018 Juan Martin del Potro saved three match points in a thrilling BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday at Indian Wells in the U.S. before beating world…
Nigeria to generate 100,000 megawatts by 2030 – ECN
March 19, 2018 The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) on Monday predicted a growth of up to 100,000 megawatts electricity generation in the country by 2030. Prof. Eli Bala, the…
Over 39,000 shops to receive electricity boost in Ariaria market by the end of the year- Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola says the Federal Government will provide electricity for over 39,000 shops in Ariaria International Markets Aba in Abia before the…
KONGA APPOINTS CORPORATE GURU, IJOGUN, AS CHAIRMAN
Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, has announced the appointment of frontline corporate guru, Olusiji Ijogun, as Chairman.The appointment takes effect from April 1st, 2018. Konga has dominated the news recently…
BBNaija Update: Tobi, Rico win Nokia prize; Anto evicted, Leo loses mum, two evicted housemates to return
The pair of Tobi and Rico Swavey emerged as the winners of BigBrotherNaija (DoubleW ahala) “ Duo Clip” special task sponsored by Nokia. This was announced during Sunday eviction which…
