December 3, 2019

Federer Becomes First Living Swiss on Minted Coin

December 3, 2019 3:32 am

Tennis great Roger Federer is to become the first living Swiss to have a coin minted in their honour, with a commemorative 20 franc (£16) silver piece bearing his image being issued in January.

The 38-year-old 20-time Grand Slam champion is regarded by many as the greatest tennis player ever and is a national hero in Switzerland.

Swissmint confirmed that 55,000 of the coins, featuring Federer delivering a backhand, will be produced and will be available for pre-order from today until December 19.

“Roger Federer’s sporting achievements, his charitable commitments, his easy-going nature and his accessibility to his fans have …

Sylva: Nigeria Flared Gas Worth $1bn, 3000MW In 2017

December 3, 2019 3:31 am

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva has disclosed that Nigeria flared about 324 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas in 2017.

Sylva, who said this at the recent 9th annual gas summit of the Nigeria Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (NLPGA), added that the volume of gas flared by the country in that year was worth $1 billion, and could as well produce for her 3000 megawatts (MW) of electricity daily.

He spoke through the Programme Coordinator for the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercalisation Programme (NGFCP), Mr. Justice Derefaka, and explained that in addition, the country failed …

Vitafoam Rewards Distributors, Assures Quality Products

December 3, 2019 3:30 am

Commercial Director, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, Mr. Sola Owoade has said the company will continue with its policy of quality, innovative and customised products to constantly meet expectation of diverse customers in this era of information technology. He also assured distributors of sustaining its policy of producing customised products to meet diverse needs of the end users.

Owoade, who represented the managing director of the Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, gave the assurance while speaking at the Vitafoam’s Distributors’ forum held in Lagos. The award had been held in Benin City, Kano and Abuja, while the grand finale is scheduled for Wednesday, December …

Pat Asadu Donates 200-Seat E-Library To UNN (Photos)

December 3, 2019 3:30 am

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State yesterday inaugurated a 200-seater e-library furnished and donated to the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) by the member, representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Pat Asadu.

Inaugurating the e-library amid jubilation, Gov. Ugwuanyi commended Hon. Asadu for the bold initiative aimed at improving the standard of education in the university.

The e-library, which is located at Professor Paul Akubue Building, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, comprises 200 computers fully installed with internet facilities and office furniture.

Speaking at the event, the Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prof. A.A Attamah described the donation as …

Alisson Becker Wins Yachine Trophy At Ballon D’or In France

December 3, 2019 3:28 am

After a successful season of hard work, clean shits and saves, Allison has been given the Yachine Trophy which is the trophy for the best keeper.

The Liverpool Keeper enjoyed the best season of his life last season after win the UEFA champions league against English side Tottenham. Becker took his team past the semi finals after a surprise clean shit defeat to the Spanish giants Barcelona.

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