Month: July 2020
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Israel, Nigeria sign bilateral agreement on green energy
The State of Israel and Nigeria on Wednesday signed bilateral agreement in the field of green energy development. The agreement was outcome of a closed door meeting between Mr Yotam Kreiman, Deputy Head of Israeli Mission to Nigeria, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology in Abuja. Speaking, Yotam told the News Agency of…
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COVID-19: Nigeria records 404 new cases, total infections now 42,208
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 404 new COVID-19 cases in the country, as total infections from the virus rise to 42,208. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Wednesday. The health agency noted that five more persons have died from the disease. It said that with the discharge…
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Don Petitiins Minister, NUC over Ritman University’s refusal to pay his salaries
A University lecturer, Dr. Oryina Kingsley Akputu has cried out to the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, over alleged refusal by the authorities of Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, to pay his salaries and allowances amounting N3, 265,028, 09. Dr. Akputu, who briefed reporters in Abuja, accused the vice chancellor of the institution,…
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Group slam CUPP Over call for Sack of Service Chiefs
The Conference of Civil Society for Peace, Security and National Development has taken a swipe at the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) for calling for sack of the nation’s service chiefs describing it as a bunch of political jobbers. Recall that CUPP had issued a statement on Tuesday signed by its spokesman, Ikenga Imo…
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Finance expert charges local entrepreneurs on partnership
Mr Robert Hersov, Founder, Invest Africa, has urged local entrepreneurs to leverage partnership in order to scale up businesses and attract capital. Hersov said this during an international web conference organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday. The News of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference had as its theme:…
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(Re-issue) FG plans to train Nigerians on art of making Gold Jewellery
The Federal Government says it is making plans with foreign experts to train some Nigerians in the art of Gold Jewellery making. Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, made this known while briefing newsmen on the recently launched Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative (PAGMI) on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency…
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Nigeria stock market loses N70bn, amid losses by blue chips
The nation’s bourse returned to negative territory on Tuesday with the market capitalisation shedding N70 billion due to losses by some blue chips. The market capitalisation was down 0.54 per cent to close at N12.858 trillion compared with N12. 928 trillion on Monday. Also, the All-Share Index (ASI) dipped 133.45 points or 0.54 per cent…
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Reps spokesman to Akpabio: Make public your claims
The spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia) has allegef that the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has not proved his allegations against members of the parliament. In a statement, Kalu challenged the minister to go public with documents to prove that 60 per cent of contracts in the…
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Amechi raises concern over foreign loans probe
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amechi has observed that the investigations of loans taken by the Federal Government could send wrong signal to the lenders. Ameachi made the observation at an investigative hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements in Abuja. He said that the investigation could cause…
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Edo 2020: Obaseki’s campaign director, 2 others resign
Mr Patrick Iyoha, Director, Obaseki/Shaibu Movement and a member of the state Waste Management Board, has resigned his appointment. Iyoha in a letter dated July 28, addressed to Gov. Godwin Obaseki, said that his resignation was with immediate effect and due to personal reason. Similarly, two members, including Mr Gabriel Oiboh, Chairman, State Post Primary…