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Ogun Govt spends N82bn on pensions, gratuities in 36 months– Abiodun

On: January 20, 2023

By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Jan . 20, 2023 (NAN) The Ogun Government spent N82bn on payment of pensions and gratuities to state and local government retirees between June 2019 and June 2022. Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun made this known at an interactive session with workers at theContinue Reading

NRC pledges support to security agencies

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 19, 2023

In: Metro

By Aisha Cole Lagos, Jan. 19, 2023 (NAN) The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will continue to support security agencies towards improving efforts at protecting its facilities and safety of passengers. The Deputy Director, Public Relations of NRC, Malam Mahmod Yakubu, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos,Continue Reading

Anambra youths vow to protect INEC materials

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 19, 2023

In: Politics

By Chimezie Anaso The Association of Anambra State Town Unions (ASATU)-Youth wing, says it is committed to ensuring a peaceful election in the state. The Association said this during a meeting with management of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Awka on Thursday. Mr Ken Okoli,Continue Reading

Duyile, 83, feels fulfilled at PhD convocation

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 19, 2023

In: Education

By Chinyere Nwachukwu Dr Michael Duyile, 83, a one-time Daily Times journalist, says he is fulfilled bagging doctorate degree at his age. According to him, he feels on top of the world. A former Director of the Nigeria Institute of Journalism, Duyile, was on Wednesday among the 2,251 graduating postgraduateContinue Reading

Naira gains 0.05% at Investors, Exporters window

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 19, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lydia Ngwakwe The naira on Wednesday exchanged at 461.25 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window. The figure represented an appreciation by 0.05 per cent compared with the 461.50 it exchanged on Tuesday. The open indicative rate closed at N461 toContinue Reading

Customs intercepts cannabis worth N516m in Lagos

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 19, 2023

In: General News

By Chiazo Ogbolu The Customs Strike Force, Team A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 5,124 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa along the coast of Lekki, Lagos. The Customs Comptroller in charge of the team, Sani Yusuf, said this on Wednesday in Lagos during a mediaContinue Reading

Cultivate friendship with retirees, NUJ Lagos Chairman urges workforce

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 19, 2023

In: General News

By Grace Alegba The Chairman, Lagos Council, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Adeleye Ajayi, has advised workers in the nation not to neglect those who retired from their organisations but rather, retain the friendships. Ajayi gave the advice during a send off ceremony organised for Mr Peter Dada, aContinue Reading

NIMR, ACCESS-HPV collaborate to reduce cervical cancer in Nigeria

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 19, 2023

In: Health

By Kemi Akintokun The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) and Actions for Collaborative Community Engaged Strategies for Human Papilloma Virus (ACCESS-HPV) have launched a programme that will increase awareness on cervical cancer screening. Prof. Oliver Ezechi, the Country Lead of ACCESS-HPV and Director of Research in NIMR, saidContinue Reading

World’s oldest known person, French nun Sister André, dies at 118

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 18, 2023

In: General News

The world’s oldest known person, French nun Sister André, has died at age 118 in the southern French city of Toulon, the city’s mayor Hubert Falco said on Wednesday. Born in the southern French town of Ales on Feb. 11, 1904, as Lucile Randon, Sister André was listed asContinue Reading

AfCFTA: Opportunity to liberate Africa must not slip from our hands – MAN

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 18, 2023

In: General News

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on African nations to maximise the opportunities presented by the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to fully integrate the continent into the global market. Chief Francis Meshioye, the President of MAN, made the call at theContinue Reading

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