General News
Gambia’s Sawo wins Daily Trust African Award
“I say to the girls: come out and be the change that you can be because your children may be victims,” Sawo said while explaining her motivation.
Author: Ismail Abdulaziz
General News
Gambia’s Sawo wins Daily Trust African of the Year award
Award By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Jan. 17, 2021 (NAN) Musu Sawo, a Gambian change maker and women rights advocate, has emerged winner of the…
Economy/Business
Agribusiness Register partners Shea butter association on trading
The Nigeria Agribusiness Register (NAR) said it would partner National Shea Products Association of Nigeria (NASPAN) to trade shea butter as commodity exchange for the Nation’s economic benefit.
Education
Unical VC urges youths to fight unemployment through entrepreneurial skills
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi has urged youths to fight unemployment with entrepreneurial and vocational skills.
Defence/Security
Niger Delta group partners FG, others on peace, security
The United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS) has pledged to cooperate with the Federal Government for peace and security nationwide.
Foreign
North Korea shows off new submarine-launched missiles
North Korea has displayed what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a military parade in Pyongyang, state media reported on Friday.
Economy/Business
Kano: 258 beneficiaries receive FG’s grant of N10,000 each
The Federal Government has disbursed N10,000 grant each to 258 beneficiaries in Wudil/Garko Federal Constituency of Kano State as part of efforts to fight poverty among the unemployed at the grassroots.
Health
NCDC reports 23 fresh deaths, 1,479 new infections of COVID-19
Nigeria recorded 23 fresh COVID-19 related deaths and 1,479 new infections on Jan. 14, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said on its official website.
Foreign
ECOWAS court invests in digital process to beat COVID-19 challenges
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has invested 345,126 U.S. dollars in digitization of its processes and the conduct of virtual court sessions, the President of the Court has said.
General News
Presidency frowns at Forum’s ultimatum on Father Kukah
Presidency has frowned at the reported ultimatum given to the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev Matthew Kukah.