—Virus has reawakened collaboration between critical partners—SGF —Equipment for public hospitals later – Sahara Group —As donations by private sector hits N27bn By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—-THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Tuesday, disclosed that it was developing a framework that would provide grants and long term facilities for researchers, science institutions and biotechnology firms […]

By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The Imo State House of Assembly, Tuesday said that the factual findings on the alleged misappropriation of the local government funds under Emeka Ihedioha’s administration would be sent to the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to take action. The Chairman House Committee on Public Accounts Committee, PAC, Chigozie Nwaneri, alongside members […]

By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja. Nigerian Army did not arrest me over COVID-19 Lockdown in Abia state; I was only invited over the ongoing investigation – Journalist, Asukwo. Mr Mike Asukwo who was purportedly arrested by the Nigerian Army on grounds of Coronavirus lockdown violation in Abia state has clarified that there was no such arrest. […]

The Edo State Government has extended the curfew in the state for another 14 days, as it ramps up measures to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the curfew, which is effective between 8 pm and 6 am daily, was extended to limit […]

IELTS has launched IELTS Indicator, an online English language test for students not able to attend an IELTS test centre due to the Covid-19 related restrictions. IELTS Indicator will assess a student’s English language skills in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking in a timed, online test from the comfort of their home. Ensuring the test […]

Africa’s most customer-centric brand and providers of affordable smartphone for everyone, itel Mobile in partnership with Lagos Food Bank Initiative, has donated food and relief items to the Ipaja community and its environs  of Lagos State, recently. The gesture according to the Smartphone Company was aimed at addressing the vital need and assist households most hit […]

In continuation of its technical support to local manufacturers in the production of essential materials to fight the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, Standards Organisation of (SON) has undertaken quality assurance inspection of mass production of Barrier Masks in Abia and Rivers States. The Abia State Office of SON has undertaken a quality assurance inspection of […]

By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Wife of Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Zainab Bagudu, Tuesday, distributed palliatives worth millions of Naira to vulnerable women, youth and physically challenged persons across the State to cushion effects of lockdown as a result of the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic, in the country. This was disclosed in a statement […]

Alleges illegal registration of another AFAN By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Ibrahim led All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, executive, Tuesday, disowned the Faruk Rabiu Mudi, President of alleged illegally registered AFAN. This was contained in a statement signed by the National President, AFAN, Kabir Ibrahim, where it alleged that Faruk Rabiu Mudi is […]

By Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN has appealed to the Federal Government to extend the recent import waiver on medical supplies by President Mohammadu Buhari to all essential drugs and not only those related to COVID-19. Stating this in Lagos, the President of the PSN, Pharm. Sam Ohuabunwa said the extension of […]

Imo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says “Chief Emeka Ihedioha has no intention of stopping or evading any investigation or probe, of the N19.63 billion Auditor’s Interim Report, by the legislature “.

My fellow GO-getters, How are you doing? I know that we are in trying times, but we all have to do our part to keep ourselves safe. Wash your hands regularly, use hand sanitizers, practice social distancing, and stay at home if you can. Now I have a bit of information for you. You know […]

By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak since the confirmation of its index case has been received with mixed feelings. In the early stages of the declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic, there was much to be desired about the quality of the prevention, preparedness, public health and political leadership in the […]

Premier League clubs face having to pay a huge refund to broadcasters even if they manage to complete the coronavirus-disrupted season behind closed doors. Broadcasters would be reimbursed for matches not being played as scheduled and the lack of atmosphere in empty stadiums is also a factor. The BBC reported the bill facing the English […]

ABUJA – PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate, requesting for the screening and subsequent confirmation of Professor Jumai Audias the Chairman of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission.