Rio to vaccinate residents of poor district as part of field trial
Thousands of residents of a poor district in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro are to be vaccinated against the coronavirus in a pilot […]
impact
AFN assures Nigerians on athletes’ performance, appoints new head of medical commission
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has assured Nigerians of the performance of its athletes ahead of Friday’s track and field events at the ongoing […]
UNILORIN ranked 3rd best varsity in Nigeria – Report
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has been ranked among the top three universities in Nigeria, by AD Scientific Index, a leading global ranking body based in […]
Our plan to lift Ojude Oba Cultural Festival – Ijebu Chamber of Commerce
Ijebu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (IJEBUCCIMA) has unveiled plans to further lift the annual Ojude Oba Cultural Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun to more […]
Sallah : FRSC deploys 1,380 officers, equipment to Ogun
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1,380 personnel to ensure safety on highways in Ogun during Eid-El-Kabir celebration.The state Sector Commander of FRSC, […]
AfDB fund raises total capital of $274m since 2011
The African Development Bank (AfDB) fund has raised a cumulative total capital of 274 million US dollars since 2011, Dr Kevin Kariuki, Vice President Power, […]
NCC to auction 5G Spectrum by Q4 of 2021 — Danbatta
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will auction the Fifth Generation Technology (5G) spectrum by the Fourth Quarter (Q4) of 2021. Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) […]
Okowa salutes Soyinka at 87
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Tuesday, congratulated Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on the occasion of his 87th birthday. The governor, in a statement […]
Centre to partner Delta on women empowerment
The National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) will partner Ministry for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development in Delta to empower women and youths, Director […]
See Justice dispensation as service to God, Kogi CJ tells judges
The Chief Judge of Kogi, Justice Richard Olorunfemi, has urged judges to see dispensation of justice as service to God and humanity. Olorunfemi gave the […]
Reforms to raise additional N10trn revenue in 3 years- World Bank
The World Bank says certain revenue reforms over the next three years can raise the tax-to-GDP ratio to about seven per cent and bring in […]
Nigerians should do more exportation to increase FOREX earnings- Economist
An Economist, Prof. Mike Obadan, has urged Nigerians to be more involved in exportation of goods and services than importation to increase the country’s foreign […]
Dry spell: expert tasks farmers on adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices
An environment expert, Ms Gloria Bulus, has advised local farmers to the adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) techniques to mitigate the impact of climate change in […]
FG says digital technology key to reducing crude oil production cost
The Federal Government says deployment of digital technology is key to reducing the Unit Operating Cost (UOC) of producing crude oil in Nigeria to $10 […]
Balogun Alanamu: Gov. AbdulRazaq commiserates with Emir of Ilorin
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Friday mourned the death of the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin, Alhaji Abubakar Akanbi Jos. The governor, in a statement […]
PAACA condemns massive Kaduna sack, calls on govt to recall workers
By Chimezie Godfrey The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has condemned the massive sack of workers by the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir […]
Edo commences desilting of drainages to prevent flooding – Perm Sec.
The Edo Government has begun desilting of drainages across the state to prevent flooding as the rains set in, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Lucky […]
Ex-President Jonathan says he won’t use political power to punish people
Former President Goodluck Jonathan said in Benin on Sunday that he never believed in the use of temporary political office to punish people. “My belief, […]
FG allocates $20m to boost women participation in Energy Sector
The Federal Government has allocated $20 million dollars to support active participation of women in Oil and Gas Sector. Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipire […]
Electricity: Don advise UNILORIN to establish hydro-power at varsity dam
Dr Mudathir Akorede, an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has charged the institution’s management to establish […]
LCCI wants Govt. to take action for improved FDI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has advised government to do more in addressing the nation’s security problems. This, it said, was necessary […]
Niger Govt lauds UNICEF for school enrolment initiative
The Niger Government on Wednesday lauded the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for supporting the campaign to increase enrolment of children in schools in the state. […]
Sanwo-Olu constructs 51 roads, rehabilitates 632 others in 2 years
The Lagos State government on Tuesday said it built 51 roads within two years of the governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration with 43 more ongoing across […]
NDE trains100 Adamawa youths on modern farming
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) on Monday began training of 100 unemployed youths in Adamawa on sustainable agriculture to enable them to become self-employed. […]
Tinubu commiserates with Sultan of Sokoto over brother’s death
All Progressives Congress National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, over the death of his elder brother, […]