Drug Abuse: FG bans production, importation of syrups containing codeine
The Federal Government has banned the production and importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough syrup preparations to check substance abuse among Nigerians. The Minister of Health, Prof….
EPL: Kanu to be guest at Wenger’s last game at Emirates Stadium
May 1, 2018 Nigeria’s legend, Nwankwo Kanu, is among former Arsenal players who will attend Arsene Wenger’s last English Premier League (EPL) home game in charge of the Gunners against Burnley on…
Workers’ Day: Buhari says the worst is over; no going back on N66,500 minimum wage – Labour
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday gave the assurance that the economic and social problems plaguing the country had had their turn declaring that the worst was over for the country….
President Trump’s proposed visit to Nigeria may take 1year to plan
May 1, 2018 The suggestion by the U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Nigeria may not happen any moment soon as it will take up to a year to prepare,…
Scores feared dead as another bomb blast rocks Mubi market
Many people are feared dead following bomb blasts in Mubi town, Adamawa, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Confirming the incident, the chairman of Mubi North Local Government, Alhaji…
CBN captures 31m Nigerians through BVN, boosts financial inclusion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has captured no fewer than 31 million account customers in its Bank Verification Number (BVN) project aimed at ensuring unique identifier in the Nigerian…
Buhari’s visit: U.S. finalises repatriation of over $500million to Nigeria
May 1, 2018 The visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to U.S. President Donald Trump has yielded the finalisation of negotiations to repatriate more than 500 million dollars (about 190 billion…
WASSCE: WAEC compiles list of erring supervisors for sanctions
May 1, 2018 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is compiling names of supervisors who worked against the ongoing May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), for sanctions by…
Workers’ Day: Nigerian workers agitate for better welfare package
May 1, 2018 Workers’ Day, known as May Day, was celebrated across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with mixed feelings and agitations by…
Oil price approximately $75, market supported by Iran worries
May 1, 2018 Oil prices held steady on Tuesday as the dollar remained near a four-month high, with crude supported by worries that United Sstates President Donald Trump may pull…