INEC to create 956 additional polling units in Sokoto State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) plans to create additional 956 polling units in Sokoto State. INEC’s National Commissioner, Mr Festus Okoye, made the disclosure […]
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SEPLAT Q1 2021 results show strong cash position of $236.3 million
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE), […]
Bauchi govt. injects N1bn into fertilizer production
The Bauchi state government, on Tuesday, approved N1 billion loan for the state’s fertilizer blending plant for the production of fertilizer for the 2021 planting […]
Nigeria ‘ll conquer all odds, become stronger in Africa – Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State says with determination and perseverance, Nigeria will conquer all odds and become more stronger in Africa. Masari made the […]
NPHCDA utilises 55.4% doses of COVID-19 vaccines received in Nigeria
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said out of 4.4 million Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines received in the country, 1,114, 408 million have been […]
A/Ibom vaccinates 25,000 frontline workers against COVID-19
Akwa Ibom has vaccinated 25, 039 frontline workers against COVID-19, Commissioner for Health, Prof. Augustine Umoh, said in Uyo on Wednesday. “The total number of […]
Senate confirms Usman as NPC Commissioner
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Muhammad Usman as Commissioner for National Population Commission (NPC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Usman’s […]
COVID-19: FG reaffirms commitment to vacinate all eligible Nigerians
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Friday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to get every eligible Nigerian vaccinated against COVID-19. Mr Bawa Abba, […]
Comptroller of Correctional Centre recommends amnesty for some inmates
The new Comptroller of Correctional Service Centre in Kwara, Mr Aliu Baba-Usman, has recommended amnesty for some inmates as a way of decongesting the correctional […]
Kaduna govt vaccinates 6,250 dogs against rabies – Official
The Kaduna State Government has successfully vaccinated 6,250 dogs to curb the manace of rabies across the state. Dr Pakachi Zakariya, the Director, Veterinary and […]
NPC tasks parents on birth registration
The National Population Commission (NPC) has urged parents in Zamfara to enroll their children for Birth Registration, considering its importance to their future. The NPC […]
SEMA DG decries shortage of facilities at refugee camps
Mr Princewill Ayim, Director-General, Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), says facilities outside refugees’ camp are overstretched due to the increasing number of refugees. […]
Kogi takes delivery of 16,900 doses of COVID-19 vaccines
The Kogi Government on Monday night took delivery of about 16, 900 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine and the inoculation exercise will be flagged off […]
China has over 3.15m registered organ donation volunteers -official
The number of registered organ donation volunteers in China has crossed 3.15 million, the Red Cross Society of China said on Wednesday. More than 33,000 […]
Foundation provides Kano state first TB mobile diagnostic unit for case search –Director
The KNCV TB Foundation has unveiled a Tuberculosis Mobile Unit in Kano State, to enhance detection and treatment of the disease at the grassroots.Dr Odume […]
Report reveals incompetent U.S. pandemic containment in 2020
The chaotic response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the U.S. in 2020 has led to dire consequences, according to the 2020 Report on Human […]
Delta govt rebuilding confidence in public schools, says commissioner
The Delta Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, says Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration is working hard to rebuild confidence in public schools in the state. […]
NPC completes Enumeration Area Demarcation in 9 Yobe LGAs – Commissioner
The National Population Commission (NPC,) on Wednesday, said it had so far conducted Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in nine out of the 17 local government […]
RTEAN donates medical equipment to Ogun govt
The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), on Wednesday donated medical equipment to the Ogun government. NAN eports that some of the equipment include […]
Killing of spearfish: NCF appeals to Nigerians to protect marine lives
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has appealed to the public to see protection of biodiversity as everyone’s responsibility. Muhtari Aminu-Kano, Director General, NCF, made the […]
Osinbajo urges harnessing of nation’s huge population
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to work towards harness the nation’s huge population for the desired progress and development of the country. Osinbajo […]
WHO adds Janssen vaccine to list of safe, effective emergency tools against COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday listed the COVID-19 vaccine Ad26.COV2.S, developed by Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), for emergency use in all countries and […]
13 CSOs vow to tackle water scarcity in Enugu State
No fewer than 13 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have resolved to tackle and end water scarcity in Enugu State, especially within the metropolis. The News […]
COVID-19 lockdown impacted negatively on women’s livelihood — UNFPA envoy
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) lockdown has impacted negatively on the livelihood and income of women globally with unprecedented loss of jobs. Isha Sesay, UN Population […]
COVID-19: Buhari urges Nigerians to take vaccine after receiving jab on live TV
President Muhammadu Buhari together with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday in Abuja received their first doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. Garba Shehu, Senior […]