The Good, the Bad, the Ugly (1)

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly (1)

Nigerians and its health care professionals in particular, received a Valentine season present from the National Assembly on Feb. 19th. 2014. The senate passed the National Health bill, aka SB 215, after its 3rd reading. It had received its first reading on October 2nd 2012 and the second on December 12th 2012. The Articles of the Bill are divided into 7 Parts:
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NIGCOMSAT boss assures MDAs of adequate bandwidth supply

NIGCOMSAT boss assures MDAs of adequate bandwidth supply

In order to reduce the recurrent cycles of capital flights by corporate organisations and government agencies and bring down cost of doing business via internet, Acting Managing Director, Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) limited, Ms Abimbola Alale has assured that the company has enough bandwidth for all corporate organisations and MDAs.

Pollution in Bayelsa, widespread  —NOSDRA

Pollution in Bayelsa, widespread —NOSDRA

Yenagoa—There are indications that Bayelsa State may be considered a special case, as the Federal Government moves to implement the United Nations Environmental Protection, UNEP, report on Ogoniland, Rivers State.

Troubling times for Benin Republic

Troubling times for Benin Republic

BENIN Republic, Nigeria’s western neighbour is passing through a quiet turbulence that threatens to blow into full blown anarchy soon. Frustrated citizens of Benin Republic claim that “nothing is working including essential amenities like water, electricity including roads which are now luxuries.” All over the country, there are palpable fears of who would be the next victim as people are arbitrarily arrested and detained.

NFA gives Super Falcons AWC third place target,

NFA gives Super Falcons AWC third place target,

The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has given the Super Falcons a third-place target at the 2014 African Women Championship (AWC) scheduled to take place in Namibia in October.

NSN opens office in Lagos, reassures on service delivery

NSN opens office in Lagos, reassures on service delivery

THE Senior Vice President of Middle East and Africa region, of Nokia solutions and networks, NSN, Mr. Igor Leprince, at the opening of its office in Lagos, last week, expressed his company’s commitment to improving connectivity in Nigeria.

ISPON to Jonathan: Include software experts in probe  panel of  NIS

ISPON to Jonathan: Include software experts in probe panel of NIS

WHILE condemning the management of the recent nationwide recruitment tests by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) that led to loss of lives, the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) has urged President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to urgently consider the inclusion of the software professional association in the membership of the panel in order to provide expert insight to the considerations given or otherwise to modern, software-driven best practice in exercises of this nature.

Experts worry over surge of oral diseases

Experts worry over surge of oral diseases

NIGERIAN medical experts have expressed concern over the growing prevalence of oral diseases, harping on the need for dental professionals to forestall rising cases of medical emergencies.