The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has fixed October 8, 2024 as the beginning of Mpox vaccination in Nigeria, barring any last minute change of plans. The head of public relations unit, NPHCDA, Remi Adeleke, who spoke with…
Femi Otedola: The Catholic Herald Centenary Man
By Neta Nwosu A diligent search for a man who is the epitome of selfless service to humanity and who has demonstrated a genuine predisposition for the progress and development of his country will end with only a few candidates.Finding…
NIMC DG Harps On Critical Roles Of Birth, NIN Registration
The Director General/Chief Executive Officer, NIMC, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has stressed the importance of birth registration and the National Identification Number (NIN) to foster development in Nigeria.This, according to her, is why the National Identity Management Commission and the National…
Mpox: Nigeria Records Eight New Cases
Nigeria has reported eight new confirmed cases of Mpox with the disease spreading across 35 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Records indicate a sharp increase in week 34, with eight confirmed cases…
EDSG Faults Akpata On Development Stride, Zoning
Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor (EDSG) on Media Project, Crusoe Osagie, has criticized the Labour Party candidate in the September 21 Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata for peddling what he described as falsehood on national television, noting…
Shell To Cut Hundreds Of Jobs
British energy giant Shell plans to cut hundreds of jobs from its oil and gas exploration division as part of a cost-cutting program announced last year, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. The cuts will affect two units…
PSC Promotes FCT, Lagos CPs, Six Others To AIG
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted eight Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police. A statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, said the newly promoted…
Catholic Bishops’ Conference Communiqué
The Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in Auchi Diocese, Edo State at the Nezer Towers and Suites, Afowa/Afasho-Uzairue, 22 – 30 August. PREAMBLE We, the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, held our Second Plenary Meeting…
Access Holdings Donates Buses To Bethesda Child Support Agency
In demonstration of its commitment to social impact, Access Holdings Plc has taken another significant step towards empowering vulnerable children through education. As part of its longstanding partnership with Bethesda Child Support Agency, the Human Resources and Executive Office team…
Nigeria Gives Traders One Month To Crash Prices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has given a one-month moratorium to traders and other market stakeholders involved in exploitative pricing to crash the prices of goods. The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, Mr Tunji…
Mother Of Five Seeks N3.5m For Kidney Surgery
A mother of five, Mrs Salimot Abosede Okekunle, who is battling with kidney disease, has appealed to Nigerians all over the world for financial assistance to the tune of N3.5 million for Kidney stone surgery. Okekunle a resident of Ogun state…
Shippers’ Council, FRSC Reaffirm Road Traffic Partnership
The Nigerian Shippers’ council (NSC) has reaffirmed its partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as part of measures facilitate free flow of traffic along the Apapa Axis of Lagos State. The Executive Secretary of NSC, Pius Ukeyima stated this while…
Citibank Nigeria Appoints Nneka Enwereji As MD/CEO
Citibank Nigeria Limited has appointed Nneka Enwereji as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer effective August 19th, 2024, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).Enwereji succeeds Ireti Samuel-Ogbu who has retired from Citi after 36 years of service….
Edo 2024: INEC Fixes Sept 12 For Signing Of Peace
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed September 12, 2024 for the signing of Peace Accord for the Edo Governorship election in Benin City.INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at an extraordinary meeting with political parties on the…