Africa crowned the footballing kings and queens of the mother continent at a star-studded ceremony in Hurghada, Egypt. Liverpool and Senegal star Sadio Mane and Nigeria and Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala picked up the top awards for African Men's and Women's Player of the Year after an outstanding calendar year. Algeria's Djamel Belmadi was rewarded for his… Continue reading CAF AWARDS: SADIO AND ASISAT ARE KING AND QUEEN OF AFRICAN FOOTBALL, RESPECTIVELY_Ehiabhi Femi
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RECAPITALIZATION: SIX (6) INSURANCE COMPANIES INDICATE INTEREST TO MERGE_Ehiabhi Femi
As part of their efforts to meet the regulator’s recapitalisation requirements six (6) insurance companies have notified the National Insurance Commission of their plans to merge. The Director, Policy and Regulation at NAICOM, Pius Agboola, who spoke to our correspondent, said that some other insurance companies were also looking for partners to merge. “Only six… Continue reading RECAPITALIZATION: SIX (6) INSURANCE COMPANIES INDICATE INTEREST TO MERGE_Ehiabhi Femi
DESPERATION OF STUDENTS, CAUSE OF STAMPEDE_Ehiabhi Femi
The management of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, says desperation of some students to force their ways into a 500-seat Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre led to a stampede, causing injuries of some of them. Mr. Ademola Adekoya, LASU’s Spokesman, said on Monday in Lagos that some anxious students wanted to be among the first… Continue reading DESPERATION OF STUDENTS, CAUSE OF STAMPEDE_Ehiabhi Femi
TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS QUALIFIERS: NIGERIA WOMEN CANQUALIFY-IMOUDU_Ehiabhi Femi
The Head coach of Nigeria beach volleyball team, Francis Imoudu is confident the women’s team can qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after dominating the zone 3 2020 qualifiers in Laboma, Ghana. At the women’s championship, Nigeria recorded two victories beating Benin Republic twice 2-0 (21-3, 21-7) and 2-0 (21-17, 21-16). The Nigerian ladies then… Continue reading TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS QUALIFIERS: NIGERIA WOMEN CANQUALIFY-IMOUDU_Ehiabhi Femi
NO IMMEDIATE PLANS TO INCREASE ELECTRICITY TARIFF-NERC_Ehiabhi Femi
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has debunked reports on electricity tariff increase days after reports of such increase in tariff plans went viral, This was disclosed in a statement signed and released by the PRO of the commission, Usman Arabi. The commission says it has no immediate plans to increase electricity tariff. ”The attention of the… Continue reading NO IMMEDIATE PLANS TO INCREASE ELECTRICITY TARIFF-NERC_Ehiabhi Femi
MANAGING SECURITY PRODUCTS CERTIFICATION_Ehiabhi Femi
Here are five steps product managers and developers can take to manage the security product certification process a little more smoothly. 1. Fully vet an accredited lab partner to help you manage the test process Ask your lab before contracting if you (as the vendor), need to develop any test harnesses or use your own… Continue reading MANAGING SECURITY PRODUCTS CERTIFICATION_Ehiabhi Femi
IRAN ROLLS BACK NUCLEAR DEAL COMMITMENTS_Ehiabhi Femi
Iran has declared that it will no longer abide by any of the restrictions imposed by the 2015 nuclear deal. In a statement, it said it would no longer observe limitations on its capacity for enrichment, the level of enrichment, the stock of enriched material, or research and development. The announcement followed a meeting of… Continue reading IRAN ROLLS BACK NUCLEAR DEAL COMMITMENTS_Ehiabhi Femi
OYO MAIN COMMERCIAL CENTRE RAZED BY FIRE_Ehiabhi Femi
Tragedy struck in Oyo community as fire razed Akesan Market, the town’s main commercial centre in the early hours of Sunday, January 5th. A source told newsmen that despite the nearness of Fire Service based in Oyo, they could not mobilise their men to stop the raging fire. Fire workers said that the equipments were… Continue reading OYO MAIN COMMERCIAL CENTRE RAZED BY FIRE_Ehiabhi Femi
TRAIN ATTACK: “ONLY STONES WERE THROWN ON THE COACH”-OKHIRIA_Ehiabhi Femi
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), on Thursday, refuted reports by some national dailies that Abuja-Kaduna train conveying passengers to Abuja from Kaduna was attacked by suspected gunmen. The Managing Director of the NRC, Engineer Fidet Okhiria, said that the news was false, noting that the policemen on the train reported that only stones were thrown… Continue reading TRAIN ATTACK: “ONLY STONES WERE THROWN ON THE COACH”-OKHIRIA_Ehiabhi Femi
