CBN may launch digital currency end of 2021 – official
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday in Lagos said that its digital currency might be launched by the end of 2021. Mrs Rakiya […]
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GMO foods may cause toxic effects — Physician
Dr Femi Onasanya, Lead Physician, Trauma Centre, Gwagwalada, said the results of most studies with Genetically Modified (GMO) foods indicate that they may cause common toxic […]
Meteorology: Sirika canvasses partnership among African nations
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has canvassed for partnership among African nations to develop and expand the technical expertise of meteorology in Africa. […]
FG determined toward achieving UHC — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Nigerians is at the heart of the human capital […]
Amaechi tasks Oyo State Govt on Ibadan inland dry port
Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi has urged Oyo State government to participate in putting infrastructures in place for the Inland Dry Port in Ibadan. Amaechi, […]
EU disburses €10m to combat human trafficking in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) says it has invested 10 million euros in Action Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (A-TIPSOM) Project in Nigeria. […]
2nd anniversary: Sanwo-Olu towing late Jakande’s steps -APC S/Africa chairman says
The All Progressives Congress (APC), South Africa Chapter, has lauded Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State for towing the late Gov. Lateef Jakande’s developmental steps […]
NASS remains committed to welfare of Nigerians -Lawan
The National Assembly has restated commitment to good governance to enhance protection and welfare for Nigerians. The Senate President, Sen. Ahmed Lawan made the commitment […]
Fidelity Bank targets Tier 1 by 2025 – Onyeali-Ikpe
The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, said that the top priority during her tenure would be to ensure the bank’s emergence […]
We must put Nigeria first to defeat insecurity – PDM chieftain
Chief Aja Agha, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) in Ebonyi, has called on Nigerians to join forces to defeat security challenges plaguing […]
NGO urges CBOs to explore other sources of funding
The Challenge Initiative (TCI), Nigeria, an health-based NGO, has called on Community Based Organisations (CBOs) to explore other sources of funding to sustain their activities […]
Zamfara governor’s wife welcomes release of abducted Jangebe schoolgirls
The Wife of the Zamfara Governor, Hajiya Aisha Matawalle, on Tuesday welcomed the release of the abducted students of the Government Girls Secondary School […]
Ruling Nigeria on Orwellian Terms By Osmund Agbo
“One of the swiftest ways of destroying a kingdom is to give preference to one particular tribe over another or to show favour to one […]
Further notes to the Nigerian Left, By Edwin Madunagu
The Nigerian Left has largely neglected, if not deliberately avoided a renewed ideological struggle which has become a strong factor in both the general […]
Northern governors resolve to work with FG in fight against insecurity
The 19 Northern Governors have resolved to work with the Federal Government to tackle the insecurity bedeviling the region and to create a conducive atmosphere […]
NAWOJ urges increased recruitment of PWDs into media sector
Adeola Ekine, Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Women Journalist (NAWOJ) Lagos chapter, has called for recruitment of more Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) into the media sector. […]
NHIS develops 10-year strategic plan for universal health coverage
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), on Monday commenced a two-day management retreat on its 10-year Strategic Plan. The NHIS Executive Secretary, Prof.Mohammad Sambo, told […]
The Lion that cannot be caged, By Femi Fani-Kayode
Over the last one week millions of Nigerians have expressed concern about which direction I am going politically and much has been said. Some have […]
Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment, case of shattering glass ceiling — Financial consultant
Mr Ona Ohimor, a Financial Consultant has described the appointment of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as […]
COVID-19: Company set to fumigate, decontaminate police schools across Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey A multi-purpose private limited liability Company, Musharak Esteem Nigeria Limited is set to commence the fumigation and decontamination of all police schools […]
COVID-19: NAFDAC evaluating Sputnik V, Covax vaccines – Health Minister
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), is presently studying the Russian Sputnik V and India’s Covax vaccines against COVID-19, […]
Significance of Leadership Disagreements to Political Contests, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
This is dedicated to Prince Tony Momoh, one of the founding fathers of the All Progressives […]
DPR targets $500m from signature bonuses of 57 marginal oilfields
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says Nigeria will earn about $500 million from the signature bonuses to be awarded for 57 marginal oilfields […]
Dialectics of ‘revolution’ and ‘democratic evolution’, By Edwin Madunagu
At the height of the armed insurrection against the American State in Washington on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, one of the armed rebels was […]
INEC and the Creation of New Polling Units, By Jibrin Ibrahim
One of the realities of Nigeria is that every administrative decision or process is read as and understood as being political. Currently, INEC is […]