BY CHIEF MIKE OZEKHOME, SAN, OFR. A bull in a China Shop is an extremely clumsy person, one who is careless, and who inflicts damage, whether literally or figuratively, on himself, other persons, or the China wareshop. Such a bull has to be carefully exited from the China shop in such a most delicate way, […]
…Global alliance proposed by Italy and led by FAO aims to put zero hunger goal back on track after pandemic The need for concerted action to prevent the COVID-19 international health emergency from triggering a catastrophic world food crisis received a welcome new tool today as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations […]
Five winners were announced by the EQUALS Global Partnership in a virtual ceremony on 6 November 2020 for their innovative work promoting gender equality in internet access, digital skills and tech leadership. Chosen from a field of over 340 nominations from all over the world, the 2020 EQUALS in Tech Award winners demonstrate the dedication, […]
By Foster Obi Following the devastation caused by the attack on NPA by arsonists who razed major part of the headquarters during the Endsars crisis, the organization has been getting solidarity visits from stakeholders who go all out to give the managing director and staff the needed support. One of such support is from the […]
By Foster Obi Heads of maritime agencies have expressed shock at the attack and level of destruction that took place at the corporate headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos, recently, when hoodlums hijacked a nationwide peaceful protest by youths. According to a statement signed by Philip Kyanet , Head, Corporate Communications Nigerian […]
The Accountant General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, holds a phone at his office in Abuja on April 9, 2020. Photo: Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun. The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) is grossly underfunded and cannot be effective in ensuring transparency and prudence in the administration of government resources. This is according […]
A fire erupted at a tank farm in the Ijora-Badia area of Lagos State on Thursday, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency. The agency, in a statement signed by its Director-General, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said it has “activated its emergency response plan and all relevant stakeholders have commenced appropriate measures to combat the flames […]
Ford is recalling about 375,000 Explorer SUV models built between 2013 and 2017 in North America to fix a potential defect in the rear suspension. In “North America states and provinces where corrosion is common,” which we take to mean areas that experience harsh winters and heavily salted roads, “a fracture of the outboard section […]
ExxonMobil has announced that it plans to reduce staffing levels in the United States, primarily at its management offices in Houston, Texas. The company anticipates around 1,900 employees will be affected through voluntary and involuntary programs. ExxonMobil noted that the staff cuts are the result of ongoing reorganizations and work-process changes that have been made […]
Oil futures lost some ground early Thursday, with attention turning back to the ongoing rise in COVID-19 cases around the world, underlining worries about energy demand as economies slow, while investors are also keeping an eye on the results of the U.S presidential election. West Texas Intermediate crude for December delivery CL.1, -0.59% fell 33 […]