Gas explosion rocks Abeokuta in Ogun State
Panic gripped residents of lta-Oshin area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, when a gas tanker explosion left a trail of devastation, claiming four lives and about six vehicles were burnt.…
Asaba Specialist Hospital gets nod to become Teaching Hospital for Novena University
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has cleared the Asaba Specialist Hospital (ASH) to serve as Teaching Hospital for Novena University. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of ASH,…
SapioWorks, Don Jazzy partner to empower artisans in Nigeria, others
By Aderogba George, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Sapioworks, an initiative that links artisans and clients, has collaborated with Nigerian Music Producer, Michael Collins also known as Don Jazzy of Marvin…
Don advocates policies that encourage youth participation in governance
By Perpetua Onuegbu Dr Chukwudi Odoeme, Director of Debates and Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Veritas University, Abuja, has called for policies that encourage young peoples’ involvement in governance the nation.…
American academy of Optometry inaugurates Nigerian chapter, explains benefits
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) has inaugurated its Nigerian chapter and explained the benefits to gain in addressing challenges of optometry in the country.…
Anambra man flogged to death by kinsmen following dispute over family property
Mr. Kenneth, aged 60, dled in Nza Ozubulu, Ekwesigo Local Gooverment Area of Anambra State, hours after being flogged According to an Eyewitnesses, Mr Kenneth was flogged because he allegedly…
TETFund enrols over 2.5m students on its research platform
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says over 2.5 million students have been enrolled in the Tertiary Education, Research, Applications and Services (TERAS) platform provided by the Fund. Executive Secretary…
Senior lawyer sues NERC, AEDC over alleged unlawful hike in electricity tariff
Senior, lawyer, sues, NERC, AEDC, over, alleged, unlawful, hike, electricity, tariff, Mr Joe, Agi, SAN, sued, National, Electricity, Regulatory, Commission, NERC, Abuja, Electricity, Distribution, AEDC, Plc, Federal, High-Court, Abuja, allegedly,…
Air Peace clarifies emergency landing
Air Peace on Thursday evening cleared the air surrounding its Port Harcourt to Lagos flight incident, saying that it was due to a falsely triggered fire alarm before landing. A…
Land-grabbing: Edo widow alleges conversion of her land to burial ground
A 60-year-old widow, Mrs Esther Aimhekagbon, has accused one Uzama Osaretin-Alexander of converting her land into a burial ground. Aimhekagbon made the allegation on Thursday when she appeared before the…
BREAKING: FG meets organised labour to consider proposals for new minimum wage
The meeting which is to take place at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) will be attended by the government representatives on Tripartite committee…
World Bank partners association on best practices in contract management
World, Bank, partners, association, best, practices, contract, management, World-Bank, partnering, Association-for-Consulting-Engineering, Nigeria, ACEN, School, Consulting Engineering, ASCE, West-Africa, West, Africa, MDAs, President-of-ACEN, Engr, Kam-Selem, Bukar The World Bank is partnering…
FAAN initiates investigation to ascertain cause of fire at Lagos airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has initiated an investigation into the cause of fire that occured at the E54 bridge of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja.…
World Bank partners association on best practices in contract management
World Bank partners association on best practices in contract management The World Bank is partnering with the Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN) School of Consulting Engineering (ASCE) on…
Academy rolls out programme in skills training
A Civil Society Organisation, FIDES ET RATIO Academy has rolled out massive skills training programmes for Nigerians. The Managing Director of the organisation, Paul Chukwuma at a news conference on…