The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved $5.792 billion (about N1.140trillion) for the construction of the Mambilla Hydro-Power project at Gembu in Taraba. It will generate 3,050 megawatts. The Minister of Power, Works and…
Kenya’s Supreme Court has nullified the results of last month’s presidential election that handed a victory to incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta. The court said Friday the electoral board has committed “irregularities and illegalities” during the vote, harming the integrity of…
Benue Government on Wednesday announced the official opening of two camps for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Gov. Samuel Ortom made the announcement after inspecting flooded areas within Makurdi and its environs. Ortom said the empty International Market…
Germany’s Allianz plans to pay $35 million for 98 percent stake in Nigerian insurer Ensure Insurance in a push for growth in Africa, where many people are uninsured. Foreign insurers are banking on growing premiums as the continent develops its…
Leading online environment and development magazine, EnviroNews Nigeria, along with several others organisations and individuals, will be honoured during the 8th Environment Outreach Magazine Public Lecture and Environmental Awards Ceremony scheduled to hold on Thursday, September 7, 2017 in Calabar, the…
One of Nigeria’s leading logistics company, Red Star Express Plc, has posted a turnover of N7.3billion in the year under review which is ten percent (10%) higher than the preceding year. The profit before tax increased from N572million to N653million,…
Sony unveils wireless earbud-like headphones. They rival Apple’s wireless AirPods. Sony has been doubling down on its strong areas, including gaming and high-end audio. Sony unveiled wireless earbud-like headphones on Thursday as it expands its focus on high-end audio products. The…
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH has reportedly discharged 150 of its personnel placed under surveillance for Lassa fever following an outbreak that left two persons dead and five doctors infected. As at the time of this writeup, about 40…
Financing climate change is a major concern for Nigeria in its quest for sustainable development and transitioning to a green economy. Delivering on the Paris Agreement requires countries to effectively implement their national climate plans as well as increase their ambition…
An Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, has sentenced one Mr. Afolabi Ademola Michael, to two years imprisonment for duping a lawyer, Mr. Oladipo Olasope of N6 million. Mr. Michael was brought before Justice M. Adegbola by the Independent Corrupt…
