Anambra partners Global Fund to establish second oxygen plant
The Anambra Government says plans are underway to establishsecond oxygen plant at Onitsha General Hospital, in partnership with Global Fund. The Commissioner for Health, Dr […]
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Nigeria Signs Hosting Agreement For Global Tourism Conference,Promises Trailblazing Event
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, hasassured that the 1st Global Conference on Cultural Tourism andCreative Industry, to be held in Lagos […]
World Bank downgrades global growth outlook on Ukraine war
The World Bank has lowered its forecast for global economic growth this year, citing the impact of the war in Ukraine. World Bank President David […]
Ukraine conflict puts fragile global trade recovery at risk-WTO
By Cecilia Ologunagba The World Trade Organisation (WTO) says the war in Ukraine has created immense human suffering, but it is also putting the fragile […]
Military successes against terrorists recognised by global index – COAS
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has said that the global index on Terrorism has recognised and applauded the […]
Experts call for united action to reduce global burden of depression
Experts on Wednesday called for united action to reduce the increasingly serious global crisis of depression. It is estimated that each year, five per cent […]
NITDA challenges tech start ups to be global competitors
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged technology start ups in the ecosystem to initiate ideas that could position them for global recognition […]
JIFORM calls for global action against restriction of Migrants
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Journalists International Forum For Migration,JIFORM,has called for global action against the restriction of movement of migrants. The President of JIFORM, Ajibola […]
China contributes TCM-based treatment protocols to global COVID-19 fight
China has introduced treatment protocols based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to more than 150 countries and regions as part of its contributions to the […]
Young Nigerians equipped to solve local, global challenges–Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria’s young generation can find solutions to present and future local and global challenges, with the right ideas, innovation and […]
Nigerian content remains pivotal in global energy transition – NCDMB
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says encouraging the participation of Nigerians in the oil and gas sector remains relevant in the global […]
COVID-19 pandemic not slowing global arms sales, study shows
Despite the global economy, undergoing a 3.1-per-cent contraction in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, arms sales rose globally during the same period, according to […]
Potential spread of new Omicron strain at global level is high -WHO
The likelihood of potential further spread of the new Omicron Coronavirus strain at the global level is high, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on […]
Students need practical skills for global competitiveness – NECETEM D-G
Prof. Okechukwu Ukwuoma, Director General, National Centre for Technology Management (NECETEM), says the practical skills acquired by students during their Technical Vocational Education and Training […]
Telec[email protected]: NCC lists next frontiers for industry growth
As NCC, Danbatta, others receive awards As stakeholders in Nigeria commemorate 20 years of telecoms revolution in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has clearly […]
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 […]
eNaira: Experts task CBN on enlightenment campaign
Some financial analysts have urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure enhanced enlightenment campaign for the masses to embrace the eNaira digital currency […]
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 […]
Coalition of civil society network advocates amendment of NSCDC Act, merger with police
A Coalition of Civil Society Networks (CCSN), on Monday, staged a protest to advocate the amendment of the Act establishing the Nigerian Security and Civil […]
Council mobilises 75 MSMEs in Sokoto on benefits of AfCFTA
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has mobilised 75 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owners in Sokoto on benefits of Africa Continental Free Trade […]
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. […]
World oil demand to increase by 5.8 mb/d in 2021 — OPEC
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says world oil demand will increase by 5.8 million barrels per day in 2021. OPEC made this known […]
Nigeria determined to target drug cartels’ assets, Marwa assures at UN
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has assured the international community of Nigeria’s preparedness and […]
Renewable energy: FG reiterates commitment to electrify 5m homes
The Federal Government says it has commissioned several sites in the six geopolitical zones of the country toward actualising its promise of electrifying five millions […]
LEDAP seeks abolition of death penalty
The Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) on Thursday called for abolition of death penalty in Nigeria. LEDAP made the call at a news conference […]