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
COVID-19: WHO clears BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use
2021-01-01
To speed up access to COVID-19 vaccinations in the developing world, on the eve of the new year, the UN health agency approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use. Regulatory experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) from around the world and UN agency’s own teams reviewed theContinue Reading
Trump extends suspension of work visas, green cards
2021-01-01
By Harrison Arubu U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a proclamation extending the suspension of issuance of work visas and green cards. Trump imposed the measures in April and June to protect job opportunities for American workers amid a rise in unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The proclamationContinue Reading
Buhari restates commitment to address socio-economic challenges
2021-01-01
President Muhammadu Buhari has again assured Nigerians that the country will survive and thrive in spite the ongoing socio-economic challenges.Continue Reading
New Year: Buhari pledges to keep citizens safe from COVID-19 resurgence
2021-01-01
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated commitment to keep Nigerians safe from the resurgence of Coronavirus pandemic.Continue Reading
FG launches mobile app that will assist in securing NIN slip
2021-01-01
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has approved the development and release of an improved National Identity Number (NIN) slip and a mobile application that will help in securing NIN. Dr Femi Adeluyi, Technical Assistant, Information Technology to the ministry, made thisContinue Reading
AfCFTA comes into effect Jan.1, 2021
2021-01-01
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement comes into effect on January 1, 2021, but Zambia is one of the 21 countries that have not yet deposited their instruments of ratification. Zambia’s Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Christopher Yaluma, disclosed at a media briefing in Lusaka on ThursdayContinue Reading
President Buhari’s New Year Speech
2021-01-01
NEW YEAR SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1ST JANUARY 2021 My fellow countrymen and women, First, I would like to thank and praise the Almighty who saw us through the year 2020 and has given us the opportunity to witness the startContinue Reading
