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Bayelsa Govt to partner ITF in training, agricultural dev’t

On: March 3, 2021

By Shedrack Fran The Bayelsa Government says it will collaborate with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) for a comprehensive agricultural policy that includes training, and promotion of self-reliance. The Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo spoke on Wednesday when a delegation of ITF from the Bayelsa Area Office paid him aContinue Reading

World Bank to construct 159 schools, renovate 69 others in Kaduna

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Education

By Philip Yatai The World Bank, Adolescent Girls Initiative and Empowerment (AGILE), is to construct 90 Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), 69 Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) and renovate 69 others in Kaduna State. AGILE Project Coordinator in the state, Mr Habibu Alhassan, made this known in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading

UN secretary-general discusses peace in Yemen with Iranian FM

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Foreign

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, discussed measures to restore peace in Yemen in a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. The Iranian Foreign Ministry disclosed this on Twitter after the call, which was held late on Tuesday.“During the phone call,Continue Reading

Kaduna Govt to enlarge citizen’s input in 2022 budget – Official

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Economy/Business

By Philip Yatai The Kaduna State Government has begun preparations for the 2022 budget and promised to open more spaces for citizens to engage in the process. Mr Idris Suleiman, Director Budget, Planning and Budget Commission stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in KadunaContinue Reading

COVID-19: Angola, first country in Eastern, Southern Africa region to receive COVAX vaccines

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 3, 2021

In: Health

Angola receives 624,000 doses of AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine from Sérum Institute of India as part of COVAX initiative, which aims to ensure equitable distribution of vaccines against COVID-19 worldwide.Continue Reading

FG working to provide affordable healthcare services —- Minister

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: March 3, 2021

In: Health

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensure affordable healthcare services to all Nigerians, to achieve universal health coverage.Continue Reading

End to pandemic not likely in 2021 – WHO

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: March 3, 2021

In: General News

The World Health Organisation (WHO) believes it is unlikely the Coronavirus pandemic （COVID-19）will come to an end by the end of 2021.Continue Reading

COVID-19: NCDC records 479 new infections

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: March 3, 2021

In: Health

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 479 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 156,496.Continue Reading

Gov. Wike urges media practitioners to report objectively

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: March 3, 2021

In: General News

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday urged media practitioners to be more circumspect while reporting issues that could further polarise the country.Continue Reading

JAMB boss urges loyalty, dedication for corporate excellence

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: March 3, 2021

In: Education

Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday urges members of staff of organisations to maintain loyalty and dedication to duty.Continue Reading

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