Photos: 344 released schoolboys handed over to Katsina governor
344 school boys kidnapped last Friday have been released and handed over to the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari in Government House, Katsina. They are expected to undergo medical evaluation at the Hajj Camp of the state before they are handed over to their parents. They will also meet with President Muhammadu Buhari by 3pm. […]
Huawei TrustInTech Summit 2020: Shared Prosperity Enabled by Trust in Technology and Open Collaboration
Huawei hosted its second annual TrustInTech Summit, which was attended by ICT industry experts, academia and economists from around the world. Speakers included Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board and President of the Carrier Business Group, Ryan Ding, international investor Jim Rogers, GSMA CMO Stephanie Lynch-Habib, and others. Focusing on the new challenges the world […]
Now that the US elections are over!
By Imam Murtadha Gusau In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy All Praise is due to Allah, We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask forgiveness from Him. We repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our own evils and our own bad deeds. […]
Congress: PDP upholds election of Kano State executives
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has upheld the election of the new executive committee for the Kano State chapter. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement in Abuja, said that the decision followed the successful conduct of the Dec.12 state congress in all 44 Local Government […]
We have complied with FG directive on border re-opening – NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has complied with the Federal Government’s directive on re-opening of land borders in the country. This is contained in a statement signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James and issued to newsmen on Friday in Abuja. “In compliance with the directive of the Federal Government, […]
Nigeria records 1,145 new COVID-19 infections
Nigeria, on Thursday, for the first time since the pandemic, crossed 1,000 daily COVID-19 infections with 1,145 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease and one death.
Glamour, glitz as Chiji14Xchange holds end-of-the-year dinner party
It was a night of glamour, glitz and panache on Thursday December 10, 2020 at BL Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos. as Nigeria’s premium Crypto/fintech company, Chiji14Xchange rolled out the red carpet with kid’s glove treatment to celebrate the end-of-the-year with a sumptuous dinner. The dinner according to the company, was a part of its commitments […]
SMEDAN seeks CBN License on Microfinance Bank For MSMEs
BY Victoria Ojeme The Director-General, SMEDAN, Dikko Radda Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria has said that discussions are on with the Central Bank of Nigeria to establish a Microfinance Bank for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The Director-General, SMEDAN, Dikko Radda confirmed the development during a media briefing on Thursday in […]
Yuletide: FRSC warns road users against violation of traffic rules, COVID-19 protocol
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned road users to abide by traffic rules and regulations, and the COVID-19 protocol during the Christmas and New Year period. Dr Kayode Olagunju, the RS4 Zonal Commanding Officer, and Assistant Corps Marshal, said any road user and transport fleet operators that failed to abide with this would […]
CODE, Canadian High Commission call on Kano State Assembly to adopt VAPP Act
By Victoria Ojeme Connected Development (CODE) and the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria are calling for an end to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and domestic abuse by encouraging State governments to adopt the Violence against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act, specifically in Kano State. This follows the saddening reports made by the Inspector-General of the […]
FDA panel endorses second COVID-19 vaccine for US
An advisory panel of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday endorsed a COVID-19 vaccine developed by American biotechnology company, Moderna. This comes exactly seven days after the panel, known as the FDA Advisory Committee, recommended the now approved Pfizer’s vaccine for emergency use authorisation. It paves the way for the FDA to […]
