WHO officially declares China malaria-free
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday officially granted China a malaria-free certification as a token of celebration of the country’s successful elimination of the […]
Month: June 2021
Ecobank Group wins 2021 African SME Bank of the Year
By OOREOFEOLUWA KALEJAIYE, Lagos – The Pan-African banking group, the Ecobank Group has emerged as the African Banker’s 2021 African SME Bank of the Year. […]
Defection of govs to APC won’t stop us from taking over in 2023 – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is unmoved by the recent wave of defection by governors under the party to the ruling All Progressives […]
Bach urges higher vaccination rates among Tokyo Games participants
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has called for an even greater effort to have more people involved in the Tokyo Games vaccinated against […]
Yobe ex-councilors appoint Buratai patron
The National Forum of ex-Councilors of Nigeria, Yobe Chapter, has appointed Nigeria’s ambassador to the Republic of Benin, rtd Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, as its patron. […]
Bandits kill Zamfara lawmaker, kidnap son, driver
Suspected bandits have killed the lawmaker representing Shinkafi Constituency in the Zamfara House of Assembly, Muhammad Ahmad. The Director-General, Press and Public Affairs, of the assembly, Malam […]
When Biafra finally comes, By CHIEF OBIARUKO NDUKWE
The agitation for a separate country out of what is known as Nigeria, by two major ethnic groups – the Igbos and the Yourubas, both […]
Anambra State endows N1million Chinua Achebe prize for Nigerian writing
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Government of Anambra State in South-East Nigeria has endowed a N1million (about USD$2,500) worth Chinua Achebe Prize for Nigerian […]
Firstbank’s SMEConnect platform continues to help businesses thrive
Small Medium Enterprises are the ultimate drivers of the economy, and when they are under-utilized and not given the much-needed support to thrive, it has […]
Buhari, NIRSAL and Agro-Nigeria: A Success Story, By JACKSON UDEMBA
When chroniclers of history take stock of the Nigerian story, President Muhammadu Buhari would most likely be remembered as the best farmer-friendly president. The rice […]
NEMSA urges Nigerians to monitor installation of prepaid meter
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), has charged Nigerians to ensure that all the meters being installed in their various home or public places […]
CBN partners Roche to revitalise moribund Enugu agric factories
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with Roche Pharmaceutical Company, is seeking Enugu State Government’s approval to revitalise moribund state-owned agricultural factories. Mr […]
President Buhari welcomes Gov. Matawalle to APC
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on his defection from PDP to the APC, saying that the ruling party […]
Northern Groups advise FG over Kanu’s arrest, calls for referendum
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has said that the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not […]
PDP to take action against illegal LG executives in Niger
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it would take action against those behind […]
Shippers’ council seals APMDC over arbitrary charges
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), the port economic regulator, has shutdown the operations of the Associated Port & Marine Development Company (APMDC) Ltd., a shipping […]
Fatal crash kills 1, injures 5 others in Bauchi – FRSC
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – One person has died in a fatal crash at Nabardo village along Rimin Zayam – Bauchi Road on Tuesday. The Sector […]
Low scores in UTME not our fault – JAMB
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that the claims of mass failure recorded in the 2021 Unified […]
We raised money for Siasia to fight FIFA ban – Sports Minister insists
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Tuesday insisted that his ministry did not abandon former Super […]
Kane scores first Euro 2020 goal as England beats Germany 2-0
Harry Kane scored his first Euro 2020 goal as England beat Germany 2-0 in a round of 16 game on Tuesday, earning the Three Lions […]