NOUN targets 1 m students’ population
By Mercy Omoike The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is targeting one million student population in a quest to…
Edo 2020: Postponement painful but expedient – Official
By Chimezie Anaso Tony Oli, Chairman of Anambra Sports Development Commission (ASDC), has described postponement of the 20th National Sports…
FG begins review of oil and gas free zones authority Act
By Emmanuella Anokam Federal Government on Tuesday began review of the Act establishing Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA)…
Lawyer prays court to vary ex-Pension boss, Maina’s bail terms
By Taiye Agbaje Joe Gadzama, SAN, Counsel to the former Chairman, defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, on Tuesday…
Anti-government protests thwarted as Algeria bans street marches over coronavirus
Issued on: 18/03/2020 – 02:08 Algeria has banned street protests over the coronavirus, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said on Tuesday, bringing…
Stakeholders advocate functional commodities exchange
By Ginika Okoye Some financial and capital market experts have called for effective collaboration, capacity building and education of stakeholders…
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu visits airport, assess inbound passengers screening
By Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday visits Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to assess the level of…
How is the WHO preparing for a Covid-19 emergency in Africa
Issued on: 17/03/2020 – 18:50 It’s a global concern and a growing one in AfricaThe coronavirus has now been confirmed…
COVID-19: Biosafety agency calls for national biosecurity policy
The National Biosafety Management Agency of Nigeria (NBMA) has called for a harmonised national biosecurity policy guideline and emergency response…
Inflation rises by 0.07% to 12.20% in February – NBS
By Folasade Akpan The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says inflation rate in February 2020 increased by 0.07 per cent…
Covid-19: Nigeria postpones sport festival
By Muhyideen JimohPresident Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the National Sports Festival Edo 2020 as a precautionary move…
Ooni mediates in Ekiti traditional council crisis with governor
By Ariwodola Idowu The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has mediated in the crisis rocking the Ekiti State…
China reports 1 new domestic coronavirus case in new low
China reported 21 new cases of coronavirus with 13 new deaths caused by the COVID-19, according to the latest figures…
FCTA bans use of pipe borne water for car wash business
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory Administration has banned the use of pipe borne water for car wash business,…
Actor Idris Elba, tests positive for Coronavirus
By Harrison Arubu English actor, Idris Elba, says he has tested positive for the Coronavirus. “This morning I tested positive…
Dwindling oil price: FG to priortise job creation expenditures in 2020 budget
By Ginika Okoye Mrs Zainab Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, says Federal Government would prioritise its…
COVID-19: Increased coordinated action, key to stability in global economy- IMF Boss
By Folasade Akpan Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), says as COVID-19 (Coronavirus) spreads, increased coordinated action…
High-ranking Iranian cleric dies from coronavirus in Qom
An Iranian cleric, Ayatollah Hashem Bathaei, died on Monday after being infected with COVID-19 in the city of Qom. The…
Police declare fleeing suspect wanted over defilement of 10-year-old in Enugu
Police declare fleeing suspect wanted over defilement of 10-year-old in Enugu Wanted By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, March 16, 2020 (NAN)…
Lagos pipeline explosion: Sanwo-Olu wants residents to maintain safe distance
By Florence Onuegbu Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents around the Abule Ado pipeline explosion area to…