The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed over five shops that deal on cosmetic products within the cosmetic section of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFC). NAFDAC enforcement officials sealed the shops for stocking and selling “Dr. Teal’s” brand of aContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says it has concluded arrangements for a facility of 250 million dollars with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) in support of trade and projects in Africa. This is contained in a statement issued by Vincent Musumba, Media Relations Manager, Afreximbank,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Paying taxes should not be a burden but an investment to collective future, Mr Abdul-Kabir Opeyemi, an expert on Taxation and Revenue, said on Wednesday. Opeyemi, Special Adviser on Taxation and Revenue to Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the assertion in an interview withContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), on Tuesday, tasked government at all levels to build an efficient and effective sustainable tax culture for sustainable economic development. Mr Samuel Agbeluyi, President of the CITN, said this in Abuja, at the 26th Annual Conference, with aContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi SheCan Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, says it is dedicated to empowering and uplifting women to realise their full potential. Mrs Ezinne Ezeani, founder, SheCan, said this at a news conference on its upcoming SheCan 2024 Conference, with the theme: “Positioning For More”, held in Lagos. AccordingContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Carnival Calabar Commission on Monday announced its partnership with Yanga Lotto and ASSITEJ Nigeria to improve on entertainment and educating activities for children. Dr Gabe Onah, Chairman of the Commission, made this known during a media briefing in Lagos. Onah said the partnership wasContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi /Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State government says 698 residents of the state will be selected through ballot to acquire homes in its various housing estates. The Commissioner for Housing, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, said this during the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the first year ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As Nigeria and other African countries continue to seek ways to prevent malaria, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are offering a strong hope. Dr Kayla Andrews, the Scientific Programme Leader at Bill and Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (MRI), is giving thisContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended the Nigerian Police Force for arresting an alleged fake medical doctor, saying it would strengthen its fight against quackery in the medical profession. Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, Chairman, NMA Lagos, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Nigeria Suicide Prevention Advocacy Group has called for a holistic approach to prevent and address the determinants of suicide in the country. Dr Oluwatosin Adekeye, Deputy Director, Clinical Psychology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, made the call at the 2nd Virtual Meeting of theContinue Reading
