Category: News

Two Scientific Works Win $100,000 NLNG Prize 
September 15, 2022 No Responses

Two Scientific Works Win $100,000 NLNG Prize 

The 2022 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science on Wednesday, announced the two most outstanding works on “Gains in Grain Yield of Released Maize (Zea Mays L.) Cultivars under Drought and Well-Watered Conditions” by Muhydideen Oyekunle and Shehu Ado; and “Development...
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Minister: N10b For Local Vaccines Production Intact
September 14, 2022 No Responses

Minister: N10b For Local Vaccines Production Intact

The N10 billion earmarked in 2020 by the Federal Government for local production of vaccines, is still intact, Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said.  The minister gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, during the Ministerial bi-weekly update.....
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JBS ELDERLY FOUNDATION EXTENDS OPERATION TO NORTHERN NIGERIA
September 14, 2022 No Responses

JBS ELDERLY FOUNDATION EXTENDS OPERATION TO NORTHERN NIGERIA

In keeping with her vision to provide the basic necessities of living for underprivileged elderly people in Sub-Saharan Africa, starting from Nigeria, JBS Elderly Health and Wellbeing Foundation Africa has added yet another state to the number of states it...
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Oyo Approves N603.8m To Purchase  JAC  Pickups
September 14, 2022 No Responses

Oyo Approves N603.8m To Purchase  JAC  Pickups

Oyo State Government has approved N603.8 million for the purchase of operational vehicles for security agencies in the state.  Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, made this known in Ibadan on Tuesday at the end of the....
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Over 300,000 To Attend Kumuyi’s Global Crusade In Niger
September 14, 2022 No Responses

Over 300,000 To Attend Kumuyi’s Global Crusade In Niger

Over 300,000 people from Niger State and its environs are expected to attend the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) tagged ”the God of All Possibilities”’ in Minna, the state capital.  The Niger State Overseer, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor S...
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FCCPC Targets N14.3b Revenue In 2023 
September 13, 2022 No Responses

FCCPC Targets N14.3b Revenue In 2023 

The Executive Vice Chairman, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr Babatunde Irukera, on Monday, disclosed that the commission had a target revenue of N14.3 billion for 2023.  Irukera made this known at a hearing on the 2023-2025 ...
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EFCC Partners Customs, Others To Tackle Corruption
September 13, 2022 No Responses

EFCC Partners Customs, Others To Tackle Corruption

The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on stakeholders particularly law enforcement agencies, to support the anti-graft crusade of the commission. The EFCC Zonal Commander, Mr Michael Nzekwe, made the appeal ...
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Nigeria Reports 21 New Cases Of Monkey Pox  
September 12, 2022 No Responses

Nigeria Reports 21 New Cases Of Monkey Pox  

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 21 more cases of monkeypox in the country.  The NCDC via its official website announced on Sunday that the disease could be spread by close contact and exposure to an infected...
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NCC, NSCDC  Strengthen Partnership To Tackle Crimes In Telecoms Sector
September 12, 2022 No Responses

NCC, NSCDC  Strengthen Partnership To Tackle Crimes In Telecoms Sector

As part of measures to tackle criminal activities in the telecommunications industry, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has partnered with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).   A statement issued by NCC’s Director of Publi...
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Patrol Team Intercepts 415 Bags Of Smuggled Rice on Badagry waterways
September 11, 2022 No Responses

Patrol Team Intercepts 415 Bags Of Smuggled Rice on Badagry waterways

The Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT), Sector 2 South-West, Lagos, has intercepted 415 bags of 50kg rice loaded inside two boats smuggled into the country on Badagry waterways. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that JBPT comprises officers of Nigeria...
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Council Inducts 54 Nursing Graduates Of Edo Varsity
September 10, 2022 No Responses

Council Inducts 54 Nursing Graduates Of Edo Varsity

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria on Friday inducted 54 nurses who graduated from the Department of Nursing Science of Edo State University, Uzairue, Edo.  The Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor stated this at the 2nd...
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SON To Return To Nigeria’s Borders Soon, Says DG
September 10, 2022 No Responses

SON To Return To Nigeria’s Borders Soon, Says DG

The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is working on plans to return to the nation’s land borders to check the influx of fake and substandard products into the country.Malam Farouk Salim, Director General, SON, said this at the one-day Stakeholders’...
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NIWA Lays Foundation For Modern Boat Station In Yauri 
September 9, 2022 No Responses

NIWA Lays Foundation For Modern Boat Station In Yauri 

The National Inland Water Ways (NIWA) has laid the foundation of a modern boat station, tagged “Passenger Lounge”, at Yauri, Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State.  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ceremony also featured the...
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NPA Receives 24 Ships Laden With Wheat, Sugar, Frozen Fish, Others At Lagos Ports
September 8, 2022 No Responses

NPA Receives 24 Ships Laden With Wheat, Sugar, Frozen Fish, Others At Lagos Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday said 24 ships conveying bulk sugar, container, bulk wheat, bulk gypsum, frozen fish and others were expected at Lagos ports from September 5 to September 21, 2022.  According to NPA, other items expected...
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