NMA calls for establishment of 6 forensic labs nationwide
LAGOS — Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Monday, called for the establishment of six standard forensic pathology laboratories across the six geo-political zones as part of efforts to develop that aspect of medicine.
African Church Primate appeals to Boko Haram
Primate of the African Church, His Grace, Rev. Emmanuel Udofia, has appealed to members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, to sheathe their swords and embrace dialogue with the Federal Government.
Oshiomhole assures recalled Edo teachers on 4-month salary
… urged to dissolve Edo council polls
BENIN—GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has promised to pay four months salary out of six months to the recalled Education Inspectors, principals and teachers, who were sacked six months ago, for dereliction of duty.
Anambra 2014: Arthur Eze endorses Ifeanyi Ubah for gov
AWKA — MULTI-millionaire businessman and philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze, has thrown his weight behind an oil magnet, Mr. Ifeanyi Ubah, in the latter’s quest to become the next governor of Anambra State.
Water processor berates NAFDAC on quality control
An expert in the water processing industry, Mr. Emeka Ike, has lamented the near absence of regulation by the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, the agency of government entrusted with the task of regulating the sector, adding that the agency lacks the manpower to carry out the task effectively.
Why banks are yet to attained PCI DSS compliance, by Microsoft
The software giant, Microsoft has said that part of the reason many financial institutions in the country have not yet attained PCI DSS compliance is because of challenges inherent in it which it said can significantly affect the organization’s business processes, service architecture, and technology solutions.
I’ll get Anichebe back – Keshi
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has said he will convince Victor Anichebe to return as he considers replacements for injured Emmanuel Emenike.
Lagos disburses N3.5bn to retirees
The Lagos State government has presented retirement bond worth N3.5 billion to 780 retirees of the state. Also, the state government said, so far, 2,604 retirees have been paid N14.5 billion under the state’s Contributory Pension Scheme.
Most concession agreements are imposed on FAAN – Uresi
Managing Director of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mr. George Uresi, has disclosed that most of the concession agreements entered into by the agency and its concessionaires in the aviation industry were imposed on FAAN.
Innovation prize for Africa announces 2013 finalists
No fewer than ten African innovators, including a Nigerian have developed practical solutions to some of the continent’s most intractable problems.
Chosen from more than 900 applications from 45 countries, the finalists for the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) 2013 provided practical examples of Africa’s investment potential.
Alimosho tops mother, child death rate list
…Fashola, Ashafa, others, want reduction
A MEDICAL expert, Dr. A. Akinola, told Lagos top shots that out of the 100 percent Maternal Deaths in the world, Nigeria constitutes 10 percent and that out of every 100,000 women in Nigeria, every 545 die as a result of pregnancy in a year.
