Category: Industry
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ICT has overtaken oil, gas in job creation – Atiku
Mr Samuel Atiku, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) expert, on Thursday called on the Federal Government to adequately exploit the potential of ICT to develop the youth and create more employment. Atiku, Head of Research, BudgiT, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the government could include youth-driven, ICT-based programmes in its…
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CPC to investigate content of sachet milk, other products
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has revealed concluding arrangement to commence investigation into the actual grammage of sachet goods against what is obtainable in the markets. Abiodun Obimuyiwa, a Deputy Director in the CPC made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday following complaints by consumers. He…
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5 important things you must know before you buy uPVC windows in Nigeria
You might be interested in using high quality uPVC windows for your housing project, but before you do that, you should have seen this. We will take you through some of the most important features you must look out for when purchasing uPVC windows in Nigeria in order to get the best value for your…
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Teleology finally takes possession of 9mobile
Teleology Holdings Ltd., says it is transferring a non-refundable completion deposit of 50 million dollars to the trustees of the bank syndicate presently holding ownership of 9Mobile. The company made this known in a statement signed by Mr Adrian Wood, Teleology’s Director and pioneer Managing Director of MTN Nigeria. Wood said the payment underscored Teleology’s…
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NNPC to phase out paper operations
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, says the corporation is poised to go paperless in its operations soon. Baru said this while inaugurating two commuttees to achieve this purpose. A statement by the NNPC Spokesman, Mr Ndu Ughamadu, on Monday in Abuja, said the committees were: The…
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Cars top world’s most traded goods with N486 trillion of trade [LIST]
Cars are the top goods traded worldwide with $1.35 trillion (roughly N486 trillion) being traded each year between countries. A World Economic Forum (WEF) report revealed this, with auto parts not far behind at number four spot with $685 billion (N246 trillion) of trade. Here are the good categories, along with the total dollar value…
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NCC seizes N36.1 broadcast items, apprehends 2 suspects in Delta
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), said it had seized broadcast contrivance worth N36.1 million in Delta. Mr Augustine Amodu, the NCC Director of Enforcement, made the disclosure in Warri, while speaking with newsmen. Amodu said that two suspects were also apprehended by the enforcement team and were currently detained at the facilities of the National…
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Tech development: World Bank approves additional $3 million for Nigeria
The Federal Government on Monday said the World Bank has approved additional financing of $3 million to stimulate global competitiveness of raw materials for a diversified economy in Nigeria. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stated this at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Technology and Innovation Expo in Abuja. The World Bank had in the first…
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Delta Steel Company Aladja becomes Premium Steel Rolling Mill
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has commissioned Premium Steel Rolling Mill, formerly known as Delta Steel Company (DSC) Aladja to commence full operations after years of inactivity. As the commissioning, Governor Okowa observed that functionality of the steel company was very vital to the technological development of the nation. “This is the right step if…
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NNPC disowns NETCO ongoing recruitment exercise
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has disowned adverts on social media seeking for applications to fill positions in the Engineering Department of the National Engineering and Technical Company (NETCO). In a statement, Group General Manager of Group Public Affairs Division of the NNPC, Ndu Ughamadu, said that neither the corporation nor NETCO was responsible…