By Chioma Obinna A new study has shown that three-Quarters of the 200 million Nigerians are at risk of Non-Communicable Diseases, NCDs, amidst coronavirus pandemic. The study also found that men are more at risk than women. The year-long study which commenced in 2019, by WellNewMe in collaboration with Novartis was aimed at determining Nigerians […]

EXECUTIVE Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Hassan Bello, has said that a well structured freight forwarding practice will checkmate quarks and decongest the industry

FOLLOWING the closure of the nation’s border since last year, Nigerians in Ghana have resorted to direct delivery of their importations to other West African countries instead of routing such imports through Nigeria, a measure that will result in loss of import revenue to the nation.

As the restrictions and lockdown continue in major cities across the country, no one can determine when schools will reopen. Understanding the adverse effect this is likely to have on education, FirstBank has announced the launch of an eLearning initiative aimed to reach one million students across Nigeria.

AS drug trafficking by sea increases globally, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has stressed the need for the Federal Government to strengthen the Agency to effectively combat the illicit drug trade.

By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2020 governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Tuesday, condemned the reported non-payment of three months allowance due to the Edo State COVID-19 mobile screening team by the state government. A statement on Tuesday by the Director of Communication and Media of […]

THERE are indications that the management of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, is currently investigating some of its officers believed to have enlisted in the Service with forged state of origin and date of birth; both of which are standard official requirement for regular evaluation of personnel.

THE hope of Salami Akinjide, a 6-year old boy, fulfilling his dream to become a medical doctor may be dashed, if nobody cares about his current health status.

By Godfrey Bivbere THE former President of Indigenous Ship-owners Association of Nigeria, ISAN, Isaac Jolapamo, has said that the new management at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, should focus more on the development of local shipping capacity to help maximise potentials of the sector for the benefit of the nation’s economy. Earlier […]

The Ajogbe family of Evwreni community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have called on the Inspector General of Police and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to investigate and bring to book, those behind the untimely death of two young men, failed assassination attempts, destruction of properties and displacement of many families in the community.