Nyako tasks traditional rulers on security
Yola—Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State has told traditional rulers in the state that they have a big role to play in the security challenges facing the North.
Why govt rejected initial minimum wage bid (9)
This is the ninth edition of the serial on OWEI LAKEMFA’s latest work: “One hundred years of trade unionism in Nigeria”. The eighth part was published yesterday.
Heart disease prevention: NHF promotes healthy nutrition
AS the war against cardiovascular disease deepens in all parts of the world, health and nutrition experts have identified the role of healthy nutrition in formulating the best and most cost effective strategy in winning the war against cardiovascular disease.
Experts worry over Ischaemic heart disease in Nigeria
Medical experts and practitioners in cardiovascular medicine have expressed worry over the rising incidence of Ischaemic Heart Disease in the country.
Agents groan under crippling cargo cost at Seme border
LAGOS—THE upward review of revenue target of N800 billion given to the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, by the Federal Government to N1trillion by the service’s high command is negatively affecting importation of goods through the Seme border as agents and importers are groaning over the high cost of cargo at the border town.
FG considers cement-based construction for Nigerian roads
The Federal Government is considering exploring the option of cement usage in construction of roads in the country. Minister of Works, Mike Onolememen, an architect, who disclosed this at the weekend said his ministry will understudy the proposal submitted by the Cement Manufacturers Association of Nigeria CEMAN, on the use of cement in road construction in the country
