FEC approves 16 multibillion-naira contracts to boost power transmission
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 16 contracts aimed at boosting the capacity to transmit and distribute power in Nigeria. The Minister of Power, Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, briefed State House correspondents after an extraordinary FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that the major problem in the Nigerian Electricity...
3 die, 17 rescued as boat capsize on Badagry waterways
Three people were drowned while 17 others were rescued by Marine Police when a commercial boat capsized on Badagry waterways on Wednesday. A police source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the boat took off from Liverpool in Lagos but capsized at Imoba near Ajido on Badagry waterways, following a mechanical problem. “As the boat stopped suddenly, it capsized,...
5 prisoners enrol for PhD programmes as 72 Kuje inmates matriculate
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on Thursday matriculated 72 inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abuja to study various courses. Five prisoners have enrolled for PhD programmes. The Vice Chancellor, NOUN, Prof. Olufemi Peters, urged the students to make use of their study materials judiciously. The VC, who was represented by the National Coordinator, Special...
Titan Trust Bank acquires Union Bank, now owns 89.39% shareholding
Titan Trust Bank Limited has acquired 89.39% of the issued share capital of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. The Board of Directors of Union Bank on Thursday announced that it has received a notification from Union Global Partners Ltd (UGPL), the holder of majority shareholding in Union Bank, of the execution of a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement between UGPL,...
Arik Air dismisses several pilots for embarking on strike
The management of Arik Air has dismissed several of its Pilots for gross acts of indiscipline. The affected Pilots, according to the airline, were dismissed for embarking on a strike action without recourse to lay down procedures. Arik Air, which is in receivership, took the action on Tuesday. The airline in a statement made available to The Star on Thursday stated that...
Huawei joins MANRS to boost global internet security
Huawei has become a founding member of the Equipment Vendor Program (EVP) of the Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS), in an effort to actively improve global Internet security. MANRS is a global initiative fostered by the Internet Society (ISOC). It aims to provide crucial fixes to reduce the most common routing threats, such as Internet route hijacking, route...
Huawei calls on global partners to join digital inclusion initiative
Tech giant, Huawei, has called for global partners to join its TECH4ALL digital inclusion initiative, which aims to build a more inclusive and intelligent world that leaves no one behind. Speaking at the Huawei TECH4ALL Summit, the company said the initiative focuses on four areas: driving equity and quality in education, conserving nature with technology, driving inclusion and accessibility in...
Huawei-based 5G Telemedicine solution wins COVID-19 innovation award
The telemedicine solution for COVID-19 developed by the China-Japan Friendship Hospital based on Huawei's 5G network solutions has been awarded GSMA GLOMO 'Best Innovation for COVID-19 Pandemic Response & Recovery'. This award shows the industry's recognition of 5G smart healthcare for its role in helping combat the virus. The judges of the award have commented on how out of the ordinary...
Why I assaulted fellow Ikoyi Club member – Alakija, Famfa Oil chairman
Modupe Alakija, the husband of billionaire businesswoman, Folorunsho Alakija, has explained why he assaulted a fellow member of the Ikoyi club, which eventually led to his suspension. Giving his account of the incidence that led to his suspension, Alakija in a letter dated October 27 and addressed to the Honorary Secretary of the club, Bamidele Ibironke, said the member, Ashish Gajarr, videoed...
Fayemi inaugurates Ado-Iyin road abandoned since 1978
...vows to put an end to abandoned project in Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed Ado-Iyin dual carriage road project which was initially awarded by the Military administration in 1978 but abandoned shortly after. The road which was initially designed to be a single lane road and meant to be extended from Iyin to...
