NEC pledges support for national broadband penetration plan
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr. Ali Isa Pantami has sought the support of National Economic Council (NEC) in the formulation and implementation of policies that will ease…
$890m Health Grant: Buhari directs Health Minister to set up accountability framework, provide periodic performance reportsÂ
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire to ensure effective utilisation of Global Fund’s generous provision of $890 million, over the next three years to…
Insurgency: Nigeria to take delivery of 6 Super Tucanos mid July
The Presidency says Nigeria will take delivery of six of the ordered 12 Super Tucanos fighter aircraft in mid-July 2021 to enhance the fight against insurgency and terrorism in the…
First Bank boss lists ways to drive growth in post-Covid-19 Africa
Dr Adesola Adeduntan, Chief Executive Officer, First Bank of Nigeria, says the bank will leverage technology capabilities and its heritage reputation to accelerate growth post-COVID-19. Adeduntan said this on Thursday…
Watch it! Chemically preserved fish is dangerous to your health – Expert
An aqua-culturist, Mr Eteobong Amah, has raised the alarm over the penchant of some fish farmers to use chemicals to preserve fish. Speaking in an interview in Lagos on Thursday,…
Alleged Threat To Life: Ex Imo Gov., Ohakim’s Case Stalled As AGF Takes Over Case
The planned arraignment of a former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim was stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday as a result of a notice to…
ORGANISED PRIVATE SECTOR AGREES WITH LASG ON WATER REGULATION
Following a protracted stalemate over the regulation of water abstraction, licensing and permits, the Organised Private Sector (OPS), made up of Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN), Nigeria Employers Consultative Association…
Suluhu To Become First Female Tanzanian President After Magufuli’s Death
Samia Suluhu Hassan is a soft-spoken, Muslim woman thrust from the obscure role of vice president to become Tanzania’s first female leader after John Magufuli’s sudden death. Under the constitution,…
VP Osinbajo declares open retreat to review BPE Act
The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement in one form or the other is he only way to effectively address the massive infrastructural deficit that the…
Top brands converge on Konga.com in Battle of the Brands (See Amazing Video)
Mouth-watering deals, unmatched discounts, daily Flash Sales, Treasure Hunts, free shipping and exclusive app-only deals are among the many exciting offers lined up for customers of Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite…