Nigeria seeks fund managers for planned $10 billion diaspora fund
April 26, 2024 Nigeria is seeking fund managers for a planned $10 billion diaspora fund that is aimed at attracting dollar inflows and foreign investment into the economy, a tender…
Former VC wants drug test for lecturers, students
Prof. Muhammad AbdulAziz, the immediate past Vice Chancellor, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, has advocated drug test for lecturers to sanitise university system AbdulAziz stated this in a…
Only 58,000 doctors renewed licence out of 130,000 registered doctors — MDCN
April 26, 2024 The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) says only 58,000 doctors renewed their annual practice licence out of the 130,000 registered doctors in the country. The…
Glencore to invest in Nigerian mining sector as FG offers incentives
Mining and trading house Glencore will invest in Nigeria’s mining sector if the government ensures a stable business climate, the company’s CEO said on Thursday during a visit to Nigeria’s…
Yahaya Bello: APC Chieftains demand due process from EFCC
Chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure due process in its dealings with financial crime suspects. Mr…
Benin, Liberia, Sierra Leone launch malaria vaccination
April 26, 2024 Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone launched large-scale malaria vaccine programmes on Thursday under an Africa-focused initiative that hopes to save tens of thousands of children’s lives per…
Three dead, 2 injured in Kano building collapse – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed three persons dead and two injured in a three-storey building collapse incident at Kuntau Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano. Dr…
Kogi: Ododo donates 105 vehicles for security, urges support for Tinubu
Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu in his efforts and commitment to end insecurity. Ododo made the call on Friday in Lokoja…
NEMA confirms 3 dead, 2 injured in Kano building collapse
April 26, 2024 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed three persons dead and two injured in a three-storey building collapse incident at Kuntau Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area…
FG working to finalise National Intellectual Property Policy – NCC
April 26, 2024 Dr. John Asein, the Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), says the Federal Government is taking steps to finalise its National Intellectual Property (IP) Policy and Strategy for…