Ngige faults exclusion of labour ministry in draft social protection policy
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has faulted the exclusion of his ministry in the draft National Social Protection Policy. Ngige said […]
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Eid-el-Maulud: Sule urges love, peace, tolerance
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged Muslims to reflect on the virtues of love, tolerance, understanding and honesty as exemplified by the Holy […]
COVID-19: Nigeria has capacity to combat public health crisis–U.S-CDC
The United States Centre for Disease Control (US-CDC) says the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, has shown that Nigeria has the capacity to combat public health crisis. […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 89 new infections, 1 death on Oct. 18
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 89 new infections, 169 discharged and one additional death from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Oct. […]
Second Epistle to Governor Godwin Obaseki
Sylvester Odion Akhaine My Dear Obaseki, I am pleased to write you this open letter once again due to some disquieting developments in our beloved […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports 376 new infections in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), hasreported 376 new infections and 35 additional deaths as at Saturday, from the coronavirus pandemic in the country. […]
UN chief decries rising levels of global extreme poverty as a ‘moral indictment’
UN Secretary General António Guterres has described current levels of global poverty as a ‘moral indictment of our times’ noting that for the first time […]
COVID-19: NCDC records two deaths, 167 fresh cases Friday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday recorded 167 new cases and two additional deaths from the coronavirus pandemic. This is contained in […]
Nigeria witnesses steady decrease in inflation rate for 7 months – NBS Chief
Mr Simon Harry, Statistician-General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has said the inflation rate in the country has witnessed a steady decline for […]
Hand washing can reduce infections by 50%, respiratory diseases by 25% – Minister
Minister for State on Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, has urged Nigerians to always wash their hands with soap, as such would reduce infections by 50 per […]
Agric sector lifts 4.2m Nigerians out of poverty in 2 years — Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, on Friday, said that 4.2 million Nigerians had been lifted out of poverty, through the […]
COVID-19: Virologist advises FG against Dec. 1 deadline for vaccination of civil servants
Dr Solomon Chollom, a Jos-based Virologist, has advised the Federal Government against imposing Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine on its workers. He said the proposed barring of […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 6 deaths, 226 new cases
Nigeria recorded six COVID-19-related deaths with 226 fresh cases confirmed across 14 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NCDC made […]
NCF calls for joint efforts to preserve the environment
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for a joimt effort aimed at protecting the environment and conservation of nature. The foundation made the call […]
COVID-19: BMO backs FG’s vaccination mandate for federal workers
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has described the decision to make the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for federal government workers as well-thought-out. The group said in […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 251 new cases, 5 deaths on Oct. 13
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has registered 251 infections and five COVID-19 related death on Wednesday, bringing the country’s total number of infections […]
COVID-19: Civil servants to present proof of vaccination, negative PCR tests from December 1— PSC
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC), on Wednesday said that civil servants would from Dec. 1 present proof of vaccination or negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), tests […]
Tinubu: Return of the ‘Jagaban’, By Reuben Abati
It is a measure of the importance and relevance of the man known as Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu that since the return to civilian rule […]
Ndubuisi Kanu: Court orders Nigerian Navy, Imo, Abia govts to conduct burial
An Ikeja High Court on Monday ordered the Nigerian Navy to convey the body of the late retired Rear Adm. Ndubuisi Kanu from Lagos to […]
Pandora Papers: CISLAC, PTCIJ call for investigation of indicted people, companies
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the National Chapter of Transparency International (TI) has called on the federal government and all […]
COVID-19: State House PS recommends 4 NYSC members for DG’s award
State House Permanent Secretary, Tijjani Umar, has recommended four members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the Director-General’s Community Development Service award. The […]
Phase II vaccination: 27,000 residents in Enugu receive COVID-19 vaccine
The Enugu State Government says no fewer than 27,000 residents have so far received COVID-19 vaccines in the ongoing second phase of the nationwide vaccination. […]
25m Nigerians risk job losses over poultry industry crisis —PAN
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has said that the current feed challenges facing the multi-billion naira poultry industry may take almost 20 to 25 […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 269 cases, 256 discharged, 1 death on Oct. 8
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Friday registered 269 new infections, 256 discharged and one COVID-19 related death, bringing the country’s total number […]
‘We will ensure irreversible stage on Ajaokuta’ – Adegbite
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite has said the ongoing efforts by the Buhari administration will ensure an irreversible stage on […]