Surgeons in court for allegedly performing appendectomy without consent
Two surgeons, Gado Ahmed and Salihu Suleiman on Friday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in Ilorin for allegedly performing an appendectomy on a woman without her consent. The police charged…
Amidst coronavirus scare Nigeria’s crude oil production climbs to 2.1 mbpd
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, says the nation’s oil production has increased to between two…
Global stocks slip amidst disruptions as coronavirus cases spread
Global stock markets tumbled on Friday as disruptions to business from the spreading coronavirus epidemic worsened, stoking fears of a prolonged economic slowdown. European shares opened sharply lower, with travel…
Coronavirus: Facebook, Google ask San Francisco staff to work from home
Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google on Thursday recommended their San Francisco Bay area employees work from home to minimize the risk of spreading coronavirus. Facebook said it is “strongly…
Twitter CEO, Dorsey reconsiders Africa move amid coronavirus concerns
Twitter Inc Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey said on Thursday he is reconsidering a proposed stint in Africa this year due to coronavirus concerns, walking back his plans amid a call…
OPEC seeks oil cuts, says big move needed to deal with coronavirus impact
OPEC holds crunch talks with its allies on Friday after the group told Russia and others it wanted an additional 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil cuts until…
Insecurity: N/East Govs to collaborate to stem criminal activities in the region
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya The governors of the six North-eastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe have resolved to stem increasing criminal activities in the region. Gov….
We’re making effort to ensure Nigeria begins manufacturing electricity metres, other energy supply equipment – NERC
Prof. James Momoh, Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says Nigeria needs quality energy supply to ensure sustainable economic growth. Momoh stated this at a public hearing organised by…
Some civil servants still dodge tax, we’ll go after them – FIRS chief
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it is working closely with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to increase the rate of compliance with the remittance of Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax….
How suspended SEG DG, NIMC manager connived to defraud SEC – ICPC tells court
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday arraigned the suspended Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Mounir Gwarzo in an FCT High Court in…