Drunk driving: FRSC to clampdown on alcohol sellers in motor parks
June 16, 2021 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will clampdown on alcohol sellers at motor parks in a bid to reduce drunk driving by commercial drivers. Mr….
Gov. Matawalle sets up anti-illegal mining Committee
June 16, 2021 The Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has set up an anti-illegal mining committee that will curb the activities of mining in the state. Governor Matawalle said…
Japan to set 10,000 spectator cap ahead of Olympics at sports events
June 16, 2021 Japan is planning to set a cap of 10,000 fans at sports events ahead of the Olympics, a cabinet minister said Wednesday, as organisers weigh how many…
INEC Announces Dates To Conduct Ekiti, Osun Guber Elections, Unveils 56,872 More Polling Units Across Nigeria
June 16, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for conduct of the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States. “In keeping with our policy of…
Court remands farmer for allegedly shooting, killing teenage herder
June 16, 2021 An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ordered that a farmer, Segun Adebayo, who allegedly shot an 18-year-old herder to death be remanded in Oke-kura Correctional Centre. The…
GM to boost spending on electric vehicles by 30%
June 16, 2021 General Motors Co will boost global spending on electric and autonomous vehicles to $35 billion through 2025, a 30% jump over its most recent forecast as it…
5G subscriptions, capable device predicted to reach 580m by end of 2021 – Report
June 16, 2021 Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications company says that 5G will soon become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history. Ericsson made this known in a statement on Wednesday…
COVID-19 debt restructuring push not advanced enough – IMF chief cautions
June 16, 2021 Efforts to restructure unsustainable debt burdens in some of world’s poorest countries has not made enough progress, the head of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva said…
Curfew remains as FG awaits 3.92m more COVID-19 vaccine doses before end of August
June 16, 2021 The Federal Government says curfew remains in place from midnight until 4am every day, even as he country expects to receive additional 3.92 million doses of the…
Drag on Nigeria’s growth delays Africa -World Bank
June 15 Nigerian economic growth has resumed after the COVID shock but is lagging the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, with food inflation, heightened insecurity and stalled reforms slowing growth and…