Economy/Business
FG emphasises ban on rice importation
By Habibu Harisu The Federal Government on Tuesday emphasised ban on rice importation. Mr Abdulhamid Ma’aji, Comptroller, Nigerian Customs Service in charge of Sokoto…
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Health
Nigeria hopes to get 42m doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Nigeria hopes to get 42 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine soon to cover one fifth of its population through the global COVAX scheme.
Judiciary
University of Ibadan clears Obaseki of certificate forgery allegation
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo opens defence at Federal High Court Abuja, on allegation of certificate forgery against him, calls two witnesses.
Foreign
Iran applies to Interpol for Trump’s arrest over killing of Soleimani
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.
Defence/Security
Remembrance Day: Sanwo-Olu donates N5m to ex-servicemen
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has donated N5m to the Armed Forces Remembrance Appeal Fund, to boost the welfare of ex-servicemen.
Economy/Business
W/Bank predicts 4% global economic growth, 1.1% for Nigeria in 2021
The World Bank on Tuesday in Washington DC says global economy is expected to grow by 4 per cent in the year 2021.
General News
Chinese coys must obey Nigeria’s labour laws – Foreign Minister Wang Yi
By Ifeanyi Nwoko Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has cautioned Chinese companies operating in Nigeria to strictly obey the labour laws…
Health
Second wave: Nurse appeals to governments on improved COVID-19 education
A registered nurse, Ms Edith Declan, has appealed to governments to improve on educating the public on measures to curtail COVID-19.
General News
Oyo Govt lauds FG initiative on ESPW programme
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government has commended the Federal Government initiative for the establishment of the Extended Special Public Works (ESPW) programme,…
Foreign
Italy court orders Facebook to pay $5 million in damages for copying app
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…