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Super Eagles Camp in Germany for 2013 Confederation Cup Tournament and 2014 World Cup Qualifiers

'Most exciting breakthrough in IVF treatment in 30 years' could triple number of births

Thousands of infertile couples could benefit from a new IVF procedure that can dramatically improve the success rate of having a baby through artificial reproduction.

Latest African gold rush: Hotels

Major international hotel chains are increasingly rolling out thousands of new rooms in Africa’s business hotspots, keen to expand their footprint on the continent’s burgeoning economies.

Emergency Rule is Declared in 3 Northern States

 

 President Goodluck Jonathan

•PDP, CPC, Geidam, others back proclamation

Central Bank of Nigeria guarantees N100bn for farmers under new agriculture lending scheme

The Nigeria Incentive Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) initiated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has guaranteed close to N100 billion for farmers.

The scheme has also helped push bank lending to the agriculture sector to about 4 percent, from just less than one percent as at 2010.

Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes in Niger, Two Pilots Killed

 

WOMEN4AFRICA 2013 PRESS RELEASE

2nd ANNUAL WOMEN4AFRICA 2013 SET TO BE MORE DYNAMIC!!

Many Aircraft Operate Illegally in Nigeria

 

Former Military Dictator, General Buhari Gives Terms To Drop Presidential Ambition

 

Nigeria's elite make country toast of champagne sellers

 

 

"Too much oil money," said a 40-year-old man at Rhapsody's in the high-end Victoria Island district of Lagos, when asked about Nigerian spending on champagne.

Grounded plane: Amaechi not above the law, says Ahmed Gulak

 

Mike Adenuga clocks 60

 

Monday is the 60th birthday of Nigeria’s business mogul and chairman of Globacom, Mike Adenuga.

 

Jonathan pledges to rebuild Baga, as NEMA distributes relief materials

Borno State government will soon get assistance from the federal government to specifically rebuild the town of Baga sacked and destroyed as a result of gun duel between the Multinational Task Force (MTF) and adherents of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram about a fortnight ago.

A source in the presidency, who was privy to a closed door meeting between Governor Kashim Shettima and President Goodluck Jonathan last Friday.

Nigeria: On the throes of infrastructural boom?

 

World Bank sets aside $145 m for electricity

 

The World Bank  Monday offered its first Partial Risk Guarantee (PRG) of $145 million to help improve the country's gas sector as well as increase electricity supply to consumers.

We’ll Soon Bring Insecurity Under Control - Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday told investors not to panic as his government was fervently working to bring the insecurity the Boko Haram sect has plunged the country into under control.

“Reports from around the world indicate an unacceptable manifestation of insecurity largely orchestrated by individuals who have no love for peace and harmony among members of humanity. In this regard, we will continue to collaborate with our friends and allies to bring this menace of insecurity to an end,” he stated.

NPA, Ports Police Command to Collaborate on Port Security

In a concerted effort to improve security in the nation’s seaports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has pledged to work hand-in-hand with the Ports Police Command. 
The pledge of the authority is coming on the heels of fears in certain quarters that the nation’s seaports, particularly the ones located in Lagos, may be a target of terrorist attacks, as the Boko Haram sect vows to extends its violent campaign beyond the Northern part of the country.

Federal Government Launch Service Portal

Kede Aihie

 

 

Minister for Communication Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson on 16th April 2013 in Abuja formally launched the Federal Government service portal.

Dangote Plans to Build Refinery in Nigeria

 

Privatisation: Successor PHCN Companies to Remain Afloat Until Handover

The Federal Government has debunked claims that its failure to make budgetary provisions for the operations of successor companies of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) in the 2013 budget may affect efficiency of the companies.

Economic Growth - Nigeria, Rwanda Amongst World’s Fastest – World Bank

Economic growth in Nigeria, Rwanda and other Sub-Sahara African nations is likely to reach more than five per cent on average in 2013-2015 as a result of high commodity prices worldwide and strong consumer spending on the continent, ensuring that the region remains amongst the fastest growing in the world, the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse, a twice-yearly analysis of the issues shaping Africa’s economic prospects said.

GE Gas engines to power anti-malaria equipment plant in Nigeria

Highlighting the growing demand for distributed power solutions to meet Africa's industrial energy demands, General Electric (GE) announced it will supply three of its 4-megawatt Jenbacher J624 gas engines and one of its 2-MW J612 units to power a new factory that will produce billions of syringes and intravenous (IV) drug products that are needed each year to fight against malaria in Africa.

First Mobile Phone Call Was Placed 40 Years Ago

On April 3, 1973 — exactly 40 years from today — Motorola employee Marty Cooper made the first mobile phone call.

GTBank Plans to Acquire Banks in East Africa

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) has disclosed plans to acquire financial institutions in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in line with its expansion drive to East Africa.

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, GTBank, Mr. Segun Agbaje, said that the move would enable the commercial bank set up subsidiaries in the countries mentioned above.

Nigeria: Boko Haram &Amnesty Deal?

Although President Goodluck Jonathan presided over the security meeting he summoned last Thursday to consider the merit or otherwise of granting amnesty to Boko Haram members, the brainstorming session was principally between his ministers and the security chiefs.