ASUU strike: Court to deliver ruling Sept. 19
September 16, 2022 The National Industrial Court on Friday fixed Sept.19 to deliver ruling on Federal Government’s prayer asking the court to order the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)…
U.S. climate envoy Kerry cautions against long-term gas projects in Africa
September 16, 2022 U.S. climate envoy John Kerry cautioned against investing in long-term gas projects in Africa as countries in the region, some hoping to tap recent oil and gas…
Africa CDC head: COVID still a threat given low vaccination rates
September 16, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic is still a threat on the African continent given low vaccination rates, the acting director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention…
Idris Salako’s resignation not about professional incompetence – Omotoso
September 16, 2022 The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso has disclosed that the decision by the former Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr….
2023: Candidates to sign 2 peace accords
September 16, 2022 The National Peace Committee (NPC) has invited political parties, presidential candidates in the 2023 presidential election and their spokespersons to sign peace accords that will commit them…
Delta establishes 22 new primary, secondary schools
September 16, 2022 Delta has approved the establishment of 13 new secondary schools and nine new primary schools to bridge education demand gaps in the state. Commissioner for Works (Highways),…
Flutterwave adds Nigeria’s eNaira as payment option for merchants
September 16, 2022 Africa-focused fintech firm Flutterwave said on Wednesday it has added Nigeria’s eNaira as a payment option for merchants, a move that could help boost adoption of the…
WHO calls for urgent action by countries for achieving Medication Without Harm
September 16, 2022 Globally, half of all preventable harm in medical care is medication related, a quarter of which is severe or life-threatening. In the lead up to World Patient…
Kenya scraps petrol subsidy after president warned it was unsustainable
September 16, 2022 Kenya scrapped a subsidy on petrol a day after new President William Ruto said subsidies were unsustainable, in a move that could add to upward pressure on…
AVIAN FLU: LASG BEGINS DECONTAMINATION OF BIRD MARKETS
September 16, 2022 The Lagos State Government has commenced the decontamination exercise of 35 major bird markets in the State to prevent Avian Influenza and other poultry diseases. Speaking on…