The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has called for the establishment of an engineering college in Nigeria to provide further training, certification and professional regulation for engineers. He said the establishment of the engineering college became necessary as it was done in the legal profession. Umahi made the call at the 34th Engineering Assembly…

By Doris Obinna Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Nairobi, Kenya, has called for African-led investments in quality healthcare, specialist training, research and regional partnerships to reduce the growing number of patients travelling outside the continent for medical treatment. Chief Operating Officer, Khurram Jamal, said, an estimated $7 billion leaves Africa annually through outbound medical tourism,…

The Federal Government has inaugurated a nine-member inter-agency committee to address emerging policy, regulatory and operational issues arising from the decentralisation of Nigeria’s electricity market. This, according to the FG, is aimed at ensuring a seamless transition to a more efficient and coordinated power sector. THE WHISTLER reports that 16 states have formally taken control…

By C. Don Adinuba This has been the toughest birthday tribute I have attempted to scribble. A lot of wonderful things have been penned about Bart Nnaji whose birthday both Nigerians from all walks of life and foreigners are celebrating this weekend in Enugu, and they are true. He is absolutely a wonderful person, near…