Agric Ministry debunks report on N18.9bn ‘bush clearing’ claims
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development says it did not spend N18.9 billion on bush clearing contract during COVID-19 lockdown. The Director of […]
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Worsening insecurity, economy top agenda as Nigeria governors meet Wednesday
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are to meet on Wednesday in Abuja […]
Dollar scarcity, COVID-19 pandemic affecting Nigerian tourism – DG NTDC
The Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) says the scarcity of the American dollar has become a worrisome threat to the survival of the tourism industry, […]
Corruption, more infectious than COVID-19, says UNICAL DVC
Prof. Angela Oyo-Ita, Deputy Vice Chancellor, (DVC) of the University of Calabar on Saturday said corruption in Nigeria was more infectious than the dreaded and […]
Biden ends COVID-19 isolation after testing negative twice
U.S. President Joe Biden is leaving his COVID-19 isolation after testing negative twice, the White House said. Biden tested positive on Thursday and was said […]
Jonathan tasks West African pharmacologists to spearhead research for vaccine production
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has charged members of the West African Society of Pharmacology (WASP) to spearhead research for the production of vaccines to contain […]
U.S. President, Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and is experiencing “very mild symptoms,” according to a White House statement on Thursday. […]
WHO sensitizes Borno residents on dangers of monkey pox, cholera, others
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken some proactive and preventive measures to support the Borno State Government in the […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 880 fresh infections as NCDC raises alarm
The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC) has raised alarm over 880 additional coronavirus infections reported in Nigeria from July 2 to 8, […]
NCDC decries misinformation about monkeypox in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has decried what it described as widespread misinformation about the infection, especially in Nigeria. The Director-General of the […]
The cost-of-living crisis has a global toll By GARBA SHEHU
Last week, thousands marched in the streets of London to protest the soaring cost of living in Britain and demand the government do more. The […]
Nigeria’s first cassava early generation seed company sees growth amid COVID-19 hiccups
IITA GoSeed, an early generation seed company, made significant progress in 2021 as sales of improved cassava planting materials averaged $267,277 despite COVID-19 restrictions, the […]
Nigeria has no laboratory where monkeypox virus is generated – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has dismissed insinuation that Nigeria has laboratories where monkeypox virus is generated. The NCDC gave the clarifications via […]
North Korea reports first COVID-19 outbreak, orders lockdown in “gravest emergency”
North Korea reported its first Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on Thursday, calling it the “gravest national emergency”. The government, therefore, ordered a national lockdown, with state […]
EPL clubs vote to allow 5 substitutes next season
English Premier League (EPL) clubs have agreed to allow five substitutions from the start of next season following Thursday’s shareholders meeting. A temporary amendment to […]
Why we can’t deliver Ajaokuta steel company during Buhari’s tenure – Minister
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite on Thursday admitted that the Federal Government will not be able to deliver on its […]
Nigeria lifts pre-travel testing for vaccinated Nigerians, visitors
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has lifted per travel testing requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated Nigerians and visitors. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the […]
Africa on track to control COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa is on track to control the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 if current trends continue, but vigilance will remain key. […]
African Union holds summit amid crises over coups and COVID-19
Heads of state gathered Saturday at the African Union headquarters to kick off a two-day summit as the continent reels from a spate of military […]
UAE relaxes entry ban on Nigerian travellers from Saturday
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will resume passenger flights from Nigeria and 11 other African countries on Saturday, January 29. UAE’s National Crisis and Emergency […]