74 LGAs to witness high floods this year –NIHSA
There is a high probability that a total of 74 Local Government Areas across the country will witness high flood risk when the rainy season begins in full this year,…
FG to release new gas pricing template May 29
The Federal Government will release a new gas pricing template before May 29, to address what it describes as ‘unreasonable tariffs’ imposed by gas distributors on natural gas used by…
4th industrial revolution: Develop indigenous technology, experts tell Nigeria
Nigeria will have to spot opportunities for development in the age of technology or be left behind. This view was shared by experts in Lagos during the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce…
FG to establish port for solid mineral shipment
The Federal Government has commenced moves to rehabilitate the old Burutu port in Delta State and dedicate it to shipment of solid mineral. The Managing Director, Nigeria Export and Import…
AECF provides £16m for solar power in Nigeria, others
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund has inaugurated the second round of its household solar competition worth £16m to promote access to solar home systems to rural dwellers in Nigeria and…
FG pledges to complete satellite assembly plant
The Federal Government has pledged to complete the construction of satellite Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) centre at the National Space Research and Development Agency. Minister of Science and Technology,…
Microsoft tops trillion-dollar mark for first time
Microsoft has hit the trillion-dollar value mark, becoming the third technology giant to reach the symbolic milestone. Shares in Microsoft rallied some five per cent to $130.59 in early Wall…
AfDB’s commitments in Nigeria now $4.5bn
At the end of March 2019, the African Development Bank’s active portfolio in Nigeria rose to 60 operations with total commitments of $4.5bn. The bank said these comprised 28 public…
Mutilated Naira notes: CBN introduces clean note policy
A mutilated banknote refers to a poor quality banknote that requires a special examination to determine its value. The note could be partially or permanently damaged by fire, water, dye,…
