Nigeria moves to end dependence on foreign expertise in sickle cell research
Nigeria has launched a major initiative to reduce reliance on foreign expertise in tackling sickle cell disease (SCD) by building local clinical research capacity.
Crisis looms in Abia community over ban on native doctors’ new yam festival
Tension is brewing in Okon Aku community, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, following a ban placed on members of the Okon Aku Traditional Herbs and Roots practitioners (popularly known as Dibia Okon-Aku) from celebrating their annual Iri-Ji (New Yam) festival scheduled for Saturday, September 20.
As NASS Resumes: Senate assures EU electoral amendment report will be discussed
Ahead of the National Assembly’s resumption from its long recess next week, the Senate has assured that the Conference Report on the Electoral Amendment Bill will be tabled for discussion.
Customs boosts anti-smuggling drive, improves border security, revenue
…Elevates 74 officers in Oyo/Osun command By Adeola Badru The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has decorated 74 newly promoted officers within the Oyo/Osun Area Command, as the service intensified its war against smuggling and expanded trade facilitation across the Southwest region. The promotion, which is a strategic move, is aimed at reinforcing Nigeria’s border security […]
VFD Group delivers on its N20b CP with N4.24b series 4 redemption
VFD Group Plc, a Lagos based investment company, has announced the full redemption of its ₦4.24 billion Series 4 Commercial Paper (CP) issued December 2024.
You’re 20 years older, but look younger – Natasha tells 2Baba at 50
Natasha described the award-winning singer as “the love of my life,” while expressing her joy at sharing her life with him.
