Census: Nigeria loses over N400bn as contractors lament non-payment for jobs done
Nigeria may have lost over N400 billion in technical equipment, accessories, trainings and first aid materials procured by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the botched 2023 census, investigations have shown. This is even as local contractors who supplied the materials and provided other logistics for the twice postponed census have been lamenting the non-payment […]
Our decision to shut schools was preventive – Kogi Govt
The Kogi State Government has clarified that the temporary closure of schools across the state was a purely preventive decision, taken on the basis of credible intelligence and the overriding need to put protective measures in place around schools to safeguard pupils, students, and teachers.
Stigma still stifling HIV/AIDS control efforts – NACA
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has warned that Nigeria’s battle against HIV was being undermined by persistent stigma, in spite millions needing sustained treatment and support.
Stock market extends gain by N332bn
The market capitalisation, which opened at N106.162 trillion, closed at N106.494 trillion, recording a gain of 0.31 per cent or N332 billion.
Bus accident kills at least 15 pilgrims in north-east Brazil
A bus returning from a religious festival in north-east Brazil veered off the road on a curve and overturned on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people, including three children, officials said.
Kaduna: Uba Sani commissions longest road in 20 years
The Governor said that the 35 kilometre asphaltic road linking Gadan Gayan through Gwaraji to Kujama Junction, will transform mobility, agriculture and rural economies in those communities.
