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Gombe farmers seek rehabilitation of Balanga dam

On: January 24, 2023

By Hajara Leman The Dry Season Farmers Association in Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State has expressed concern over lack of canals and other facilities at the Balanga Dam. They said the trend negatively affected productivity and forced most farmers out of business in the area. The ChairmanContinue Reading

Albino foundation urges journalists to focus on PWDs

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 24, 2023

In: General News

By Angela Atabo The Albino Foundation (TAF) has called on media practitioners to focus on Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), ahead of the 2023 General Election. Chief Executive Officer and Founder of TAF, Jake Epelle, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at a one-day Capacity Building Workshop on Inclusive MediaContinue Reading

Nigeria set to host regional digital economy conference – NCC

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 24, 2023

In: General News

By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says Nigeria is set to host the regional digital economy conference in the country. NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Muoka said policy makers and stakeholders in the digital economyContinue Reading

NiMet to boost capacity of Niger, Gambia on accurate climate information

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 24, 2023

In: Environment

By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), says it will boost capacity of Niger and the Gambia in weather forecast for safety and sustainable national socio-economic development. NiMet`s Director-General, Prof. Mansur Matazu made this known in Abuja on Monday when he received a delegation from Niger and a teamContinue Reading

PVC collection: INEC cautions staff against sharp practices

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 24, 2023

In: Politics

By Ijendu Iheaka The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abia has cautioned its staff members to shun sharp practices during the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) distribution. The INEC’s Head, Public Affairs Unit in Abia, Mr Bamidele Oyetunji issued the warning in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

WHO has not informed us of deadly China flu – Ehanire

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 24, 2023

In: Health

By Folasade Akpan The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says though the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other world health bodies had not informed Nigeria of any deadly flu from China, the Federal Government is on the lookout for any occurrence. He said this on Monday in Abuja, duringContinue Reading

Currency redesign policy fuels naira stability — BDCs

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 23, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Fabian Ekeruche The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), says that the naira redesign policy of the CBN has fuelled the stability of the naira at the parallel market. Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, President ABCON, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

NAFDAC alerts public against use of weight loss pill

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 23, 2023

In: Health

By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against the use of the drug — Weight Rapid Loss Capsule. The caution is contained in an alert with No. 049/2022, signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, issued to the News AgencyContinue Reading

No casualty as Warri – Itakpe train derails – NRC

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 23, 2023

In: General News

By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said the Warri – Itakpe Train Service WITS 01 derailed at Km 30 Ajaokuta – Itakpe section of the track at about 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Coordinator of the Warri – Itakpe Train Service, Mr Sanni Abdulganiyu, in a statement saidContinue Reading

Diphtheria death toll hits 34 – NCDC

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 22, 2023

In: Health

By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said that the death toll from Diphtheria disease across the country was now 34, as Kano State registered 100 cases. The NCDC, via its official website on Sunday, said that the deaths were between December 2022 and earlyContinue Reading

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