Nigerian ‘WASH’ advocate bags Africa Youth Award
2021-01-02
Mr Wilson Atumeyi, Founder, Water with Development (WaterWide), a non-profit organisation, has bagged the 2020 Africa Youth Awards.Continue Reading
Tomato sellers in Enugu attribute drop in price to a glut
2021-01-02
By Maureen Ojinaka Some tomato sellers in Enugu have attributed the current drop in price of the commodity to its harvest season which has led to a glut. A visit by a Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to some of the major markets in Enugu on Saturday,Continue Reading
FG approves replacement policy on phone SIM for Nigerians — NCC
2021-01-02
FG has approved a replacement policy for subscribers whose SIM may have been lost, stolen, misplaced or damaged.Continue Reading
South Africa urges manufacturers, farmers to expand exports through AfCFTA
2021-01-02
South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel on Friday urged manufacturers and farmers in the country to prepare themselves for opportunities in export markets following the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). AfCFTA came into effect on Friday. Patel, while believing the agreement could lead toContinue Reading
China-Africa friendship emerges still stronger from COVID-19 challenge
2021-01-02
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the friendship between China and Africa emerged still stronger from the challenge posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020. Wang made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua News Agency and China Media Group. “With our shared identity as part ofContinue Reading
FRSC boss praises minister for prompt evacuation of fallen tanker
2021-01-02
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, has commended the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, for aiding the speedy removal of a fallen tanker on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Oyeyemi praised the minister in a statement issued by theContinue Reading
COVID-19: Nigeria reports 1,074 new cases, 11 deaths
2021-01-02
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 1,074 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.Continue Reading
COVID-19: Kwara Govt. announces Jan. 11 for schools resumption
2021-01-02
Kwara Government has announced that tertiary institutions will resume on Jan. 11, 2021, under strict adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols.Continue Reading
NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, haziness from Jan. 2
2021-01-01
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja predicted sunny and hazy weather conditions over the Northern region and the North Central states throughout the forecast period on Saturday. AccordingContinue Reading
Foundation promises scholarship for 90 female science students in Kano State
2021-01-01
Scholarship By Rabiu Sani-Ali Kano, Jan. 1, 2021 (NAN) The Ma’ajin Watari Foundation (MWF), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has promised to provide scholarship to 90 female science students to tackle shortage of female medical personnel in Kano State. Dr Abba Ahmad, MWF founder, told newsmen on Friday in Kano,Continue Reading
