LASG tasks civil servants, others on anti-money laundering war, terrorism

LASG tasks civil servants, others on anti-money laundering war, terrorism

By Peter Egwuatu   The Lagos State Government, LASG, has called for cooperation and vigilance among stakeholders across all economic spheres in the war against money laundering and terrorism financing, describing it as a threat to global peace. Declaring open a three-day strategic level anti-money laundering and countering terrorism workshop for senior officials of the state government […]
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The tonal messages of Emetuche

The tonal messages of Emetuche

Hillary Emetuche’s artwork is a powerful testament to his mastery of complex formal textures and tonal nuances.

Flood: Farmlands, homes, markets submerged as families count losses in Sokoto

Flood: Farmlands, homes, markets submerged as families count losses in Sokoto

•25 rescued, search ongoing for 25 missing in Goronyo boat tragedy By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO—Two loal government areas in Sokoto State have again been ravaged by flood, which destroyed homes, and submerged farmlands and a major local market in communities in Bodinga and Shagari LGAs. This came as no fewer than 25 people have been […]

Naira appreciates to N1,550/$ in parallel market

Naira appreciates to N1,550/$ in parallel market

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,550 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,560 per dollar last weekend. But the Naira depreciated to N1,534.8 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to […]

NIMR DG honoured as Balogun of Ilara Kingdom

NIMR DG honoured as Balogun of Ilara Kingdom

The Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, Prof. John Obafunwa, has been conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Balogun of Ilara Kingdom in the Epe Division of Lagos State.

Review of Prof Chikwendu Ukaegbu’s in search of development ‘A Book of Essays’

Review of Prof Chikwendu Ukaegbu’s in search of development ‘A Book of Essays’

By Isaac N. Obasi In Search of Development: Human Capital, Entrepreneurship, Politics and Leadership in Nigeria (A Book of Essays) is the title of a book written by Prof. C. C. Ukaegbu. Formerly of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Ukaegbu subsequently lectured in a couple of American universities, with visiting appointments in three […]

Living beyond heartbreak in The Lover’s Creed

Living beyond heartbreak in The Lover’s Creed

Chinwendu Emmanuella Chidi’s journey is woven into the very fabric of her writing. As a Lagos-born first daughter and the eldest of many sisters, leadership and care for others defined her from an early age.

Health Sector: PSN backs FG’s CBA committee, demands end to physician domination

Health Sector: PSN backs FG’s CBA committee, demands end to physician domination

By Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, on Monday commended the Federal Government for setting up a committee on Collective Bargaining Agreements, CBA, for trade unions and associations in the health sector, describing it as a timely intervention to address longstanding grievances among non-physician health workers. In a press statement signed by its […]

Hasty reaction further put Nigerian government in bad light – NGO

Hasty reaction further put Nigerian government in bad light – NGO

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Following the statement by the Aviation Minister, Mr Festus Keyamo on the release of Comfort Bob, the Ibom Air passenger from Kirikiri Prison and the reduction of the six-month ‘no fly’ ban placed on fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde a.ka. Kwam-1 to one month, a non-governmental organisation, Spaces for Change, has said that […]

NMEC launches digital training for data collection on out-of-school youths

NMEC launches digital training for data collection on out-of-school youths

…Targets 500,000 learners in first phase of nationwide literacy initiative By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) has launched a two-day training workshop for enumerators on the use of automated tools for needs assessment of out-of-school children and youths across Nigeria. Speaking at the flag-off in Abuja, […]

NSIB to take over maritime accident investigations from NIMASA – DG

NSIB to take over maritime accident investigations from NIMASA – DG

By Dickson Omobola Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Capt Alex Badeh, has said the full implementation of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, Establishment Act 2022 will reduce serious incidents, accidents and improve safety in all modes of transportation in Nigeria. Badeh also insisted that the agency’s extension to the maritime sector would […]