Nigeria hopes to get 42m doses of COVID-19 vaccine
2021-01-06
Nigeria hopes to get 42 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine soon to cover one fifth of its population through the global COVAX scheme.Continue Reading
University of Ibadan clears Obaseki of certificate forgery allegation
2021-01-06
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo opens defence at Federal High Court Abuja, on allegation of certificate forgery against him, calls two witnesses.Continue Reading
Iran applies to Interpol for Trump’s arrest over killing of Soleimani
2021-01-06
Tehran applies to Interpol for an international arrest warrant for U.S. President Donald Trump in connection with murder of Iranian top general Qassem Soleimani, in 2020.Continue Reading
Remembrance Day: Sanwo-Olu donates N5m to ex-servicemen
2021-01-05
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has donated N5m to the Armed Forces Remembrance Appeal Fund, to boost the welfare of ex-servicemen.Continue Reading
W/Bank predicts 4% global economic growth, 1.1% for Nigeria in 2021
2021-01-05
The World Bank on Tuesday in Washington DC says global economy is expected to grow by 4 per cent in the year 2021.Continue Reading
Chinese coys must obey Nigeria’s labour laws – Foreign Minister Wang Yi
2021-01-05
By Ifeanyi Nwoko Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has cautioned Chinese companies operating in Nigeria to strictly obey the labour laws of the country as well as local customs. Wang who is in Nigeria on a working visit gave the directive on Tuesday in Abuja while respondingContinue Reading
Second wave: Nurse appeals to governments on improved COVID-19 education
2021-01-05
A registered nurse, Ms Edith Declan, has appealed to governments to improve on educating the public on measures to curtail COVID-19.Continue Reading
Oyo Govt lauds FG initiative on ESPW programme
2021-01-05
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government has commended the Federal Government initiative for the establishment of the Extended Special Public Works (ESPW) programme, aiming at addressing the unemployment issues in the country. The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, gave the commendation at the state inauguration of the programme inContinue Reading
Italy court orders Facebook to pay $5 million in damages for copying app
2021-01-05
A Milan-based appeals court on Tuesday ordered Facebook to pay 3.83 million Euros ($4.70 million) in damages to an Italian software development company for copying an app, a court document seen by Reuters showed. The judges said the U.S. group copied their ‘Nearby’ feature from Italy’s Business Competence’s app ‘Faround’,Continue Reading
Gov Okowa tasks traditional rulers to dialogue, consult subjects on peace
2021-01-05
By Edeki Igafe Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged traditional rulers in the state to imbibe the democratic virtues of dialogue and consultation toward achieving peace in their domains. Okowa made the called on Tuesday at the presentation of Staff of Office to the new Orosuen (King) of Okere-UrhoboContinue Reading
