NGO trains Kebbi food processors on basic nutrition, food safety
Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN), an NGO, has organised a two-day training for food processors in Kebbi State on basic nutrition and food safety. […]
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Soaring e-waste affects the health of millions of children – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the health of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide is at risk from the illegal processing of old electrical […]
We plan to take Super Eagles to Cameroon by sea for 2022 Nations’ Cup — LAGFERRY
The Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) says it is planning to transport the Super Eagles to Cameroon by sea for the 2021 African Cup of […]
Yobe Govt tasks UBA plc on Corporate Social Responsibility
The Yobe Government has charged the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to execute corporate social responsibility projects and programmes in the state. He gave the […]
Oyo govt. inaugurates 50 mobile toilets to eradicate open defecation
The Oyo State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has inaugurated 50 units of mobile toilets in order to eradicate open defecation in the state.The […]
Bill to unbundle NIPOST passes 3rd reading in Senate
Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) repeal and re-enactment bill, 2021. The bill, which seeks to unbundle NIPOST for efficient service […]
NAFDAC partners Global alliance to enhance ease of doing business
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has commenced partnership with Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) to put […]
Sulaiman-Ibrahim assumes office as head refugees’ commission
Mrs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, former Director-General of National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Friday assumed office as the Federal-Commissioner, National Commission for […]
Abia council boss urges ABSU to promote Akwete fabric
Mr Chuks Wabara, the Executive Chairman, Ukwa East Local Government Area, Abia has urged the Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) to help in the promotion […]
D’banj to release single in July to mark birthday
Music star, Oladapo Oyebanji popularly known as D’banj, will in July release a single from his next album entitled “Stressfree” to mark his next birthday.D’banj […]
Malaysia lauds WHO approval of China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese pharmaceutical company, Sinovac Biotech. The CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine would boost confidence […]
Minister seeks strategic partnership with stakeholders in fertilizer industry
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, has advocated a more strategic partnership and robust collaboration with stakeholders in the fertilizer industry […]
HealthPlus, BARE collaborate to improve skin care
HealthPlus Group company CasaBella has partnered with BARE, a specialist skin care tech platform, to provide innovative solutions for quality skin care, particularly for black […]
Spotlight Initiative: UNFPA restates commitment to building capacity of partners
Ms Ulla Mueller, the Country Representative of UN Population Fund (UNFPA) in Nigeria has restated the commitment of the fund toward improving core programming abilities of […]
U.S. reaffirms commitment to strengthen Israeli security, support right to self-defence
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed on Tuesday Washington’s commitment to strengthening Israel’s security and supporting Israel’s right to self-defence. “The U.S. fully supports […]
Professionals, anti-graft agencies forge new partnership to stop over N2trillion stolen yearly
For the first time in recent memory, Nigerian professionals, Civil society organisations, media and anti-corruption agencies in Abuja on Wednesday forged a new historic partnership […]
Tallen urges police to investigate SGBV cases
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has urged the Police to thoroughly investigate all cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence, (SGBV) to […]
Malaria: WHO issues new standards for research on genetically modified mosquitoes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued essential standards for future research and development of genetically modified mosquitoes as part of efforts to make the […]
IFFs: Africa loses $148bn to corruption yearly – Malami
…Over $700m Stolen Funds Returned To Nigeria In Four Years The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has said […]
Tambuwal calls for U.S. govt’s collaboration in girl-child education, women empowerment
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has called for further collaboration with the U.S. Government agencies in girl-child education and empowerment of women. Tambuwal made […]
Buhari meets Macron, gets assurances of steadfast support
President Muhammadu Buhari and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron have committed their two nations to working together to fight insecurity bedeviling the Lake Chad basin […]
Curator laments abandonment of museums in Nigeria
Mr John Kachikwu, the Curator, National Museum of Unity, Enugu, has described the loss of interest of governments, corporate organisations and individuals in the nation’s museums […]
Firm to invest $130m in Enugu modern lifestyle district
The Chief Executive Officer, FIT Consult, Mrs Lauretha Aniagolu says the company will invest 130 million US Dollars in the development of a modern lifestyle […]
Lagos to deploy 20,000 prepaid meters to 5 communities – Commissioner
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it would install 20,000 prepaid energy meters to five low-income communities in the state.The Commissioner for Energy and […]
Nigeria cannot start local production of COVID-19 vaccines yet, says FG
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said that local production of COVID-19 vaccines cannot start now in Nigeria. Ehanire made this known in […]