By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Africa’s transition states will require 210 billion dollars annually to achieve sustainable structural economic transformation. Dr Abdul Kamara, Director-General, Nigeria Country Department of the AfDB, said this during a policy dialogue session at the ongoing Nigerian Economic Society (NES) Conference inContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe and Omolola Olukoga Nigerian cuisine was on full display on Friday in Lagos as Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, launched her Guinness World Record bid for the ‘Largest Pot of Jollof Rice’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Baci is attempting to cook 250 bagsContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson/Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe A House of Representatives member, Mr Sulaiman Gumi, has urged stronger enforcement, investment, and cultural change to deepen occupational health and environmental safety in Nigeria. Gumi made the call at the International Conference and Awards on Health, Safety,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Shanghai Haiqi Industrial Company Ltd. China, to establish Nigeria’s first local insulin production facility. The agreement marks a significant step towards addressing the country’s insulin production needs and reducing relianceContinue Reading
Uniforms By Aminu Garko The Kano State Government has approved N1.1 billion for procurement of free school uniforms for primary one pupils in the state to encourage enrolment. This is contained in a statement issued by Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the spokesman of Gov. Abba Yusuf on Friday in Kano. According toContinue Reading
Ebola A vaccination campaign is due to begin in the Congo at the weekend, in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Central African country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. A first batch of 400 vaccine doses arrived by helicopter in the remote affected area earlier in the day,Continue Reading
Punishment By Emmanuel Antswen The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), says it will punish students who violate the ban on signing-out activities in the university. Dr John David, JOSTUM Registrar and Secretary to the Senate, said in a statement on Friday in Makurdi that the decision wasContinue Reading
Celebration By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Nigerian Navy’s “Operation Delta Sanity” in the Niger Delta says it has significantly reduced crude oil theft, contributing to improvements in the country’s economy. Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff, made this statement at the graduation ceremony of the Naval Warfare Course 9Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe Fans, well-wishers, media crews and food vendors gathered at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos on Thursday for Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci’s bid to set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Pot of Jollof Rice. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there wasContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Centre for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP), an NGO, has urged community leaders in Alimosho to take stronger action against the maltreatment of child domestic workers. The Project Officer, Protecting Child Domestic Workers from Maltreatment (PCDW) Project, MercyContinue Reading
