Bhutan bans tourists after first coronavirus case, India total hits 31
Bhutan said on Friday it had banned the entry of tourists for two weeks after it confirmed its first case of the coronavirus, in a tourist who arrived form neighboring India.b Bhutan, which is heavily reliant on high-end tourism for foreign exchange, said a 79-year-old American who entered by air from India on March 2 […]
FG mulls research, Development Bank
The Minister of State for Science and Technology, Barr. Abdullahi Mohammed has said that the Federal Government will soon establish a bank to fund Research and Development.
Onu to unemployed youths: Leverage 2020 science, tech expo to actualize your potentials
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said that the forthcoming Science and Technology Expo being organized by the Ministry, will provide ample opportunities for unemployed Nigerians to acquire the needed skills to actualize their potentials
Lai Mohammed appoints task team to design framework for audience measurement system
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appointed a Task Team of industry experts to design a framework on Audience Measurement System to ensure that content producers and advertisers receive their dues for content and media placement.
Hotel owners urge FG to set up hospitality, tourism bank
The Nigeria Hotel Association (NHA) has called on the Federal Government to set up hospitality and tourism bank to support the industry.
Cars purchase: APC kicks against Bayelsa Assembly’s approval of N2.9bn for Gov. Diri
The Bayelsa chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated the state House of Assembly for the approval of N2.9 billion loan to Gov. Douye Diri to purchase cars.
Germans stock up on soup sachets as coronavirus fears grow
Data from a major research institute discovered that Germans had been increasingly filling their cupboards with instant soup in preparation ahead of what they consider a potential health crisis.
Fraud, sinister motives only things restricting NGOs in NorthEast, coalition tells Human Rights Watch
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has fingered fraud, sinister motives by some international non-governmental organisations in northeastern Nigeria as the only factor restricting their operation.
Just in: Cameroon confirms first case of coronavirus
Cameroon’s health ministry on Friday confirmed the country’s first case of coronavirus, a 58-year-old French citizen who arrived in the capital Yaounde on Feb. 24.
Heed call by Niger Delta Govs on NDDC board, group tells Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammad Buhari has been advised to heed calls by governors of the Niger Delta States for the inauguration of the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
Women criminal tendencies overweigh that of a lot of men, says Don
Prof. Hauwa’u Yusuf of Kaduna State University (KASU), says women criminal tendencies overweigh that of a lot of men, because of gender discrimination and violence meted to them.
Coronavirus: Taiwan quarantines 103 suspects
Taiwan says it has asked at least 103 people to enter home quarantine because they came into close contact with a visiting Australian musician who was later found to have the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Gucci cancels fashion cruise due to rising coronavirus concerns
Fashion house, Gucci has cancelled its Cruise 2021 show due to the ongoing Corona virus (covid-19) outbreak.
Kwara CP constitutes c’ttee on community policing
The Kwara Commissioner of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has constituted a Police-Community Committee in the 16 local government councils in the state to facilitate the recruitment of Special Constables.
Court dismisses ex-Adamawa governor, Nggilari’s suit for pension, benefits
The National Industrial Court, Abuja has dismissed ex- Adamawa governor, Bala Nggilari’s suit for payment of pension and other benefits, for lack of proof.
Sorento: Engineered to take anything life can throw at it
KIA Motors Corporation has revealed the first official images of the new Kia Sorento, ahead of its first public appearance at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show.
