COVID-19: Okowa expresses fears on budget implementation over crash in oil price
By Carol Utulu Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has expressed fears over the economic implications of the recent crash in…
Capital importation increases by 42.69% in 2019 –NBS
By Folasade AkpanThe total value of capital importation in 2019 was 23.990 billion dollars, compared to 16.812 billion dollars in…
Coronavirus outbreak: 13 cases confirmed in South Africa
Issued on: 11/03/2020 – 22:11Modified: 11/03/2020 – 22:11 The World Health Organization has labelled the coronavirus as a pandemic, this…
NSCDC arrests 1,963 pipeline vandals in 2019 — CG
By Naomi Sharang The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSDC), said it arrested no fewer than 1,963 pipeline vandals…
Oil Palm: Delta Govt. trains agric extension officers on best practice
By Ifeanyi Olannye No fewer than 70 Agriculture Extension Officers have been trained on best practice to oil palm nursery…
Coronavirus: Merkel warns worst yet to come, urges solidarity
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has issued a stark warning to Europe, calling for solidarity and common sense as the coronavirus…
Ivory Coast reports first Covid-19 case as pandemic deepens in Africa
Ivory Coast reports its first confirmed case of Covid-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus, the 12th African…
FEC approves N13bn for pest control in states
By Ismaila Chafe The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N13.9 billion for the purchase of insecticides for pest control…
Key Algerian opposition figure sentenced for ‘undermining national unity’, lawyer says
Issued on: 11/03/2020 – 22:05Modified: 11/03/2020 – 22:05 A court in Algiers Wednesday sentenced Karim Tabbou, a key figure in…
WHO declares COVID-19 pandemic – News Agency of Nigeria
By Oluwafunke Ishola The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak a pandemic. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Nigerian Shippers’ Council to develop truck Transit Park in FCT
By Constance Imasuen The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has set plans in motion to establish a Truck Transit Park (TTP)…
2023: Address voter apathy, YIAGA Africa pleads with NASS
By Angela Atabo Mr Samson Itodo, Executive Director of the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) Africa, has…
Nigeria police can improve image through film – says actress Boyo
By Anita Eboigbe A filmmaker and actress, Ego Boyo says Nigeria Police has an opportunity to improve their image through…
FG wants use of local content to execute projects in power sector
By Constance Imasuen The Federal Government has urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure the use of local content…
Show solidarity not stigma in Coronavirus fight -Guterres
By Harrison ArubuUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has renewed his appeal against stigmatisation over the coronavirus epidemic and sued for kindness,…
Having peace in a marriage, not women’s job alone – Daddy Freeze
By Patricia Amogu Nigerian On-Air-Personality (OAP) and social commentator, says keeping peace in a marriage should not be left to…
Families mark anniversary of Ethiopia Airlines crash
Issued on: 10/03/2020 – 23:35Modified: 10/03/2020 – 23:35 In tonight’s edition: Bereaved families who lostloved ones aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight…
Coronavirus: CBN advises Nigerians to adopt alternative payment methods
By Lydia NgwakeThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has advised Nigerians to adopt alternative payment methods like electronic transfers to…
South African designer Thebe Magugu wows Paris Fashion Week
In this edition of Across Africa we take you to eastern Ethiopia where refugees from kenya’s Kakuma camp are finally…
Dietitians urge routine checks, professional consultations for healthy living
By Uchenna UgwuThe Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN), Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, (AEFUTHA) chapter, has advised Nigerians to…