By Franca Ofili Dr Tosan Erhabor, Registrar, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), says a total of 10,697 medical laboratory scientists have so far left the country. Erhabor told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview that a policy is being formulated by the Federal Ministry ofContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa The management of the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, says the gas explosion which occurred at the theatre complex on Saturday night “is a minor setback which did not affect any part of the cultural edifice.” The management, in a statement issued by Olubunmi Adebimpe, PressContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has charged the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade to aim at greatness and excellence in the discharge of their duties. Matawalle gave the charge in his remarks as the Special Guest of Honour at the Guards Brigade West AfricanContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Some Oil and Gas Experts have said that the coming on stream of both Port Harcourt and Dangote refineries may lead to some marginal reduction in the cost of petroleum products and not a significant price crash. The experts made this known in an interview with theContinue Reading
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By Taiye Agbaje A non-governmental organisation under the auspices of CBM Global says it will partner the Nigerian film industry, known as Nollywood, and music artistes to combat all forms of inequality against persons with disabilities (PWDs). The Country Director of the NGO, Ekaete Umoh, stated this on Saturday atContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The British American Tobacco (BAT) says it remains committed to operating in compliance with Nigerian laws. Mrs Odiri Erewa-Meggison, the External Affairs Director, British American Tobacco West and Central Africa, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Erewa-Meggison said the commitment was in response toContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has urged the media to be good ambassadors and promote the country positively to enable it to attract more investments. The NIPC Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Aisha Rimi, said this at a media “Meet and Greet” organised by the CommissionContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has honoured Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for his contributions to the development of the country’s electoral processes. Madam Davidetta Lansanah, the Chairperson, NEC, presented Yakubu with the award at an event to markContinue Reading
Late Ghali Na’Abba: Salute to an Avatar of Democracy By Ali M. Ali Ghali Umar Na’Abba was a man with a protean face. Hate him or love him, no one will deny him his progressive credentials. Any wonder why when he breathed his last on Wednesday in Abuja, the nation’sContinue Reading
