German minister: Covid-19 measures insufficient to break second wave
The German government’s measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic have been insufficient amid a persistently high rate of new infections, said Economy Minister Peter Altmaier on Monday. Altmaier said that very intensive consultations would have to be conducted in the coming days and weeks in order to determine whether additional measures – on top of […]
COVID-19: CBN intervention fund inaccessible to medical labs — GMLD
Calls for inclusion of private sector in health insurance The Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors, GMLD, has alerted that the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, COVID-19 Intervention Fund was still not accessible to health facilities, especially, medical laboratories. The GMLD also called for the inclusion of laboratory private sector in the health insurance service provision […]
Bolt updates app with new security features, assures customers of more secured rides
Bolt, on-demand transportation platform in Africa has up-scaled security and safety features on the platform to improve the safety and well-being of passengers, riders and drivers during a Bolt trip. The update has become necessary due to the increasing case of safety report received in the past months. Amongst other things, the App will now […]
Flour Mills announces retirement of Gbededo, GMD/CEO
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), Nigeria’s leading integrated Food and Agro-allied group, has announced the retirement of Paul Gbededo as its Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective 31st December, 2020. However, the Board approved his appointment as the Non-Executive Vice Chairman of the Board of company.
Ideas, think tanks, public intellectuals, in nation building
By Patrick Dele Cole Part of this article was written to commerate Dr. Uma Eleazu, chairman Think tank. SOMETIME in 1972 it dawned on the Federal Government that to meet the promises made by General Gowon that he would hand over to a civilian government in 1976, the government that had to solve a number […]
Poor governance, lack of accountability by states responsible for insecurity – GGI report
A special report has revealed that poor leadership and lack of accountability at state and local government levels fueled the insecurity experienced in parts of the country. The Good Governance Index (GGI) said it came to this conclusion after systemic research on factors responsible for insecurity in Nigeria to identify the elements behind the escalation. To […]
Boko Haram: Coalition hails Zulum’s appraisal on return of peace under Buhari
The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has applauded Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for identifying with President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts towards the war against insurgency in Nigeria. According to the coalition, the governor displayed “exemplary leadership in governance” by admitting to improved security in his state and the entire North-East in the last six […]
NiMet predicts sunshine, cloudiness Monday to Wednesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny and dry conditions over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Monday. According to it, the Northcentral region is envisaged to be sunny and dry as well. […]
Nappy Girl preaches solidarity in Pa Salieu’s “My Family”
Burgeoning female Nigerian rapper, Daniella Napoleon, fondly referred to as Nappy Girl returns with another riff on the cover of the anthemic single, “My Family”, originally done by UK-based, Gambia-raised MC, Pa Salieu featuring BackRoad Gee.
Impeachment: ‘Factional’ PDP Reps Caucus dancing on graves of crime victims, says APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has accused a ‘faction’ of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the House of Representatives of dancing on the graves of victims of insecurity in Nigeria.
Impeachment Bid: Nigerians will hold National Assembly responsible – NDF
… demands recall of pro-impeachment members The National Democratic Front (NDF) says Nigerians will hold the National Assembly liable should the president be illegally impeached, thereby truncating the nation’s democracy. The NDF said any attempt to overturn the mandate of Nigerians will be met with stern resistance. The group made its position known in a […]
NGEP: Adoption of autogas will save Nigeria over $2.5bn yearly
By Udeme Akpan The introduction of gas-fired city buses as part of autogas initiative would save $2.5 billion yearly for Nigeria, currently struggling to come out from its worst recession ever. In an interview with Energy Vanguard, managing director, Powergas, Mr Sumeet Singh, said: “The introduction of the gas-fired city buses is estimated to save […]
Sanwo-Olu Boosts Public School Learning In Lagos With Free EKOEXCEL eLearning Tools
Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has provided free MP3 e-learning tools to public school pupils in Lagos under the EKOEXCEL initiative to boost learning. This followed the official flag-off of Project Zero by Governor Sanwo-Olu ably represented by Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat on 19th November 2020. At the flag-off, he officially received 450,000 MP3 […]
Gaza Strip runs out of coronavirus tests, appeals for outside help
The Gaza Strip has run out of coronavirus testing kits and has appealed to several external organizations for help in replenishing their supplies, according to the director of the central laboratory in the enclave. Ameed Mushtaha said on Monday: “We haven’t received any of the testing materials for the last four days.” The lab is […]
We used to refer patients, now patients come to us on referral — OOUTH Surgeon
Amidst a series of health workers strikes and other challenges in the health sector in Nigeria, significant developments are being recorded at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, OOUTH, Sagamu in Ogun State. The tertiary health institution is silently but steadily making strides in pediatric surgery. In recent times, surgeons at the hospital have been […]
Missing INEC staff found ― Official
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its ad hoc staff who went missing during the Dec. 5, Bakura State Constituency by-election in Zamfara have been found. INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mr Nick Dazang, confirming their return while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday. Dazang said that the ad hoc staff […]
