Yearly Archives: 2014
With $25BN, Dangote Becomes First African Man Amongst 25 Richest People On Earth
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has moved up 20 spots to end up being the 23rd richest man on earth! This is announced today when Forbes released their annual Richest People In The World List. Dangote’s net worth is currently $25 ...
Read More »Photos: Haters attack Human Barbie Valeria Lukyanova
Famous Ukrainian model, Valeria Lukyanova, who calls herself ‘Human Barbie’was injured on her behalf face after being attacked on Halloween night, Friday October 31st. Valeria said she was strangled by two strangers near her home in Odessa, Ukraine carrying out ...
Read More »Photo: Army releases 42 suspected Boko Haram members in Borno
42 suspected members of Boko Haram were today Nov. 6th released to the Borno state government after investigations carried out by the Nigerian army showed they’d no ties with the sect. Presenting the released suspects to their state governor, Kashim ...
Read More »FG Set to Integrate Raw Material Devt into Industrial Revolution Plan
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, through the Raw Materials Research Development Council (RMRDC), stated their intention to explore and put in effective use Nigeria’s abundant natural resources. Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Abdu Bulama explained the united ...
Read More »Federal Gov. to Create Database for 20,000 Agric Cooperatives
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr Akinwumi Adesina disclosed that over 20,000 cooperative societies could be encoded in the ministry’s database to offer appropriate assistance where needed. The minister said, “The apex federation was also complementing the efforts ...
Read More »40million Nigerians Can Afford Cars Under Jonathan – NOI
President Goodluck Jonathan’s reforms, policies and overall efforts to alter Nigeria’s woes within the last 36 months have yielded very good results as over 40 million Nigerians are comfortable enough to possess cars of these own. Coordinating Minister for the ...
Read More »Federal Executive Council (FEC) Approves ₦22 Billion for Road Projects in Niger Delta
In line with the determination of the current administration to boost road infrastructure in the states, the Federal Executive Council approved the amount of 22 billion naira for road projects in the Niger Delta. Briefing State House Correspondents following the meeting, the ...
Read More »FG Moves to Create More Jobs for Nigerians in Power Sector
In a bid to open more job spaces for Nigerians in the energy sector, President Goodluck Jonathan initiated a one-year apprenticeship scheme to coach 7,400 young Nigerians on technical jobs. This initiative, christened the “National Power Sector Apprenticeship Scheme (NAPSAS),” ...
Read More »Federal Executive Council (FEC)Approves $200 million Loan to Check Flood in Ibadan
Consistent with FG’s plans to clear all elements of the country of environmental challenges, the Federal Executive Council approved a credit facility of $200million to manage frequent flooding in Ibadan metropolis. Briefing State House Correspondents by the end of today’s Council ...
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