Pan-African payment system to save Africa $5bn annually—AfCFTA
The AfCFTA Secretariat says the commercial roll-out of the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) will save Africa up to US$5 billion dollars annually. The Secretary General […]
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NNPC allays fear over fuel scarcity
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has allayed fears of any hitch in petroleum products supply following reports of resurgence of queues in some parts […]
TETFund proposes N10bn for 2022 Research Grants
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has expressed hope that the annual allocation to the National Research Fund (NRF) will hit N10 […]
World Stroke Day: 13m people in danger of stroke worldwide – NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) says about more than 13 million people globally are at risk of stroke. Prof. Baba Issa, the Chairman of Kwara […]
Handwasing Day: Access to sanitation, hygiene safeguard public health- Ikeazor
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2021 Global Handwashing Day, the Minister of State Environment, Chief Sharon […]
1,500 Nigerians die of rabies yearly, says FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Thursday said that 1,500 Nigerians die of rabies related disease yearly. Dr Ayo Majekodunmi, National Coordinator, FAO Emergency […]
Borno NARD president, residents hail malaria vaccine breakthrough
Dr Abubakar Kaka-Sanda, the Borno branch President of Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD),has lauded the announcement of malaria vaccine by World Health Organisation (WHO), […]
FG moves to achieve clean cooking targets in NDC
… Says more than 90,000 Nigerian women, children die annually from firewood smoke By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Federal Government has organised 2021 Nigeria Clean cooking Forum, […]
How to boost rice production in Nigeria – FUTA Don
A professor of Agricultural Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA has recommended the creation of specialized Rice Institute as a strategy to […]
Presidential Integrated Farm estate: Senate President inaugurates 30,000-bird farm in Yobe
The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, on Sunday, inaugurated a 30,000-birds capacity farm estate in Gasamu village, Gashua Local Government Area of Yobe, initiated by the […]
President Buhari’s Covid-19 Response Creating Inclusive Growth, By Ismail Ahmed, Lanre Issa-Onilu, Tolu Ogunlesi and Salihu Moh. Lukman
The APC Legacy Awareness and Campaign, a voluntary think-tank group of the governing party, wish to acknowledges the remarkably clear and firm response of the […]
Ember Months: FRSC set to inaugurate “Operation Show of Readiness’’
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says it is set to inaugurate“Operation Show of Readiness’’ as part of efforts to reduce road traffic accidents during […]
GBV on increase in Cross River in spite of VAPP- Official
The Cross River government says violence against women has continued to rise in the state, in spite of the adoption of the Violence Against Person […]
Red Cross tasks FG, schools on mandatory first aid education
Lagos Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has called on the Federal Government and schools to make first aid training and education mandatory […]
Lagos State charges FG to evolve national policy on coconut
The Lagos State Coconut Development Authority wants the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) to develop a national policy on coconut value chain. […]
IYD: NGO inaugurates women parliament in Kaduna
The Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI), on Thursday, inaugurated a Women Parliament, to amplify voices of women and young girls about issues affecting them. […]
We’ll ensure strict observance of COVID-19 protocols at Osun Osogbo festival – Osun govt.
Osun government says it will ensure strict enforcement of COVID-19 protocols at the grand finale of the annual Osun Osogbo festival, slated for Friday. The […]
FCMB wins 10th Edition of Kaduna Corporate League
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) on Saturday rode over the back of Guarantee Trust Bank with two unreplied goals to lift the 10th edition of […]
World Day Against Trafficking: Kano NAPTIP takes campaign to markets, motor parks
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Saturday took its campaign against human trafficking to markets and motor parks in […]
Developing countries need $4.3trn to realise SDGs –ECOSOC
The President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Mr Munir Akram, has said that developing countries require need 4.3 trillion dollars to realise […]
Public Relations, major tool to fight insecurity–NIPR
Dr. Ifeanyi Ojobor, Chairman, Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Enugu State chapter, says public relations remains a major tool to combating insecurity globally. He […]
Preparatory to Sallah, Epe livestock markets in Lagos State become merrymaking centres
One week ahead of Sallah celebrations, Epe in Lagos State is already agog with revellers besieging foods and drinks stalls located in livestock markets to […]
Security: Supply valid information to security agencies, COAS advises Nigerians
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has advised Nigerians to cooperate with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the country by […]
NGO advocates for adequate protection of girl-child’s rights
Mr Ibrahim Victor-Akawu, Founder of a Nasarawa-based NGO, Relate Youth Initiative for Positive Impact, has called for adequate protection of child’s rights for the betterment […]
Corrected by NAN: WHO says 146,000 Africans die yearly from tobacco-related diseases
The World Health Organisation has revealed that no fewer than 146,000 Africans die annually from tobacco-related diseases. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, […]