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I don’t need money to beat Atiku, others for PDP ticket – Makarfi

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has dismissed the role of money in the race for the party’s presidential ticket. He told newsmen yesterday in Lagos, that even party members concurred he is the best man, among a dozen aspirants, fit for the job and that … Continue reading I don’t need money to beat Atiku, others for PDP ticket – Makarfi →

UNITED STATES: Trump announces ‘incredible’ trade deal with Mexico

The US and Mexico have reached common ground on key trade terms as pressure mounts to complete renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. US President Donald Trump, a frequent critic of the existing deal, announced the apparent breakthrough on Monday. A final deal would need sign-off from Canada, the third country in the … Continue reading UNITED STATES: Trump announces ‘incredible’ trade deal with Mexico →

Why N16.6bn power surveillance projects failed to improve grid

The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mr Usman Gur Mohammed said three attempts for a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to monitor electricity grid have failed, with one project costing $46 million (about N16.586 billion). SCADA system is a modern tool for real time data and voice exchange between remote … Continue reading Why N16.6bn power surveillance projects failed to improve grid →