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University of Lagos to set up refinery soon – vice-chancellor
The University of Lagos, UNILAG, would soon set up conventional and standard locally-built refineries to boost the nation’s refinery capacity, according to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe.
How 180 people benefitted from N15bn road project
Some Nigerians are already counting their gains as ongoing N15 billion Pankshin-Gindiri Road construction project created jobs for over 180 people in the host communities.
COREN advocates reintroduction of weighbridges on highways to check overloading
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has urged the Federal Government to reintroduce weigh bridges on highways to reduce overloading of trucks in the country.
House of Reps constitutes advisory committee to amend COREN Act
The House of Representatives Committee on Works on Wednesday constituted a Technical Advisory Committee with a view to developing templates for amending the existing Act establishing the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), 2004.
SON develops machinery to boost food production
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it is set to boost food production in the country with the introduction of standards for grinding plate, grinding machine and other machinery.
Governor Okorocha building bridges without professional design – COREN
Bridges currently being built by the Imo State government are without plan and input from professional engineers, the president of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, Kashim Ali, has said.
Senator Saraki urges engineers to use quality materials for projects
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called for the use of quality materials and qualified professionals in project execution by engineers to meet global standards.
Federal govt budgets N158 million for generator fuel, others at power ministry
The Federal Government is proposing to spend a total of N158m for the maintenance and fuelling of generators at the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing.
Landmark University gets new vice-chancellor, registrar
The Board of Regents of Landmark University, Omu Aran, has appointed Prof. Adeniyi Olayanju as the substantive vice-chancellor of the institution.
Obaseki partners COREN to check inflated road contracts
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday demonstrated his administration’s commitment to the frugal allocation of the resources accruing to the state by setting up a contact group with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) to review road contracts awarded by the state government.
Nigeria no longer dumping ground for foreign goods – Osinbajo
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday warned that Nigeria will no longer be a dumping ground for all manner of foreign products.
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A mob lynched a woman in India after rumours circulated on WhatsApp about child kidnappers, police said Monday, days after the messaging firm said it was curbing the forwarding of messages.
NACCIMA urges President Buhari to sign AfCTFA
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called on the Federal Government to immediately sign the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCTFA) to make the economy more competitive.
2019: Ex-minister Edem Duke joins Cross River governorship race
A former Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Edem Duke, has declared his intention to join the next governorship race in Cross River State come 2019.
Spain prosecutors want probe into Eric Abidal liver transplant reopened
Spanish public prosecutors said Monday they have asked that a probe into allegations FC Barcelona football club illegally bought a transplant liver for their cancer-stricken ex player Eric Abidal be reopened.
2019: Stop shopping for members – APC tells PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has told the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to "stop shopping around for supporters" and channel its energy on the forthcoming 2019 general elections.
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2018: Nasarawa to plant over 20,000 trees
Nasararwa State Government has purchased more than 20,000 assorted trees seedling for planting to check environmental degradation in the state.
Al-Shabaab captures strategic town in Somalia’s Puntland
Somalia’s Islamist militant group al-Shabaab has captured a small but strategic town 100 km south of Bosaso city in the semi-autonomous Puntland region, a military officer, al Shabaab and residents said on Friday.
VP Osinbajo orders 72-hour joint operation to clear Apapa traffic gridlock
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday directed security agencies and relevant bodies to commence a 72-hour joint operation to restore order around Apapa and environs with a view to easing vehicular movement in that part of Lagos State.
30 feared killed as bandits attack five Zamfara villages
Not less than 30 people were reportedly killed in the renewed attacks by bandits in Zamfara state on Tuesday.
Auditor-General queries Michael Okpara university over N3.564 billion expenditure
The authorities of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, have been queried over alleged irregular expenditure of over N3 billion.