COVID-19: Africa Poorly Prepared For Imminent 3rd Wave – WHO
June 3, 2021 With vaccine deliveries at a near-standstill and lacking key resources in frontline care, Africa is poorly prepared for the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the UN…
Nigeria has the capacity to produce about 200m SIM cards annually– Pantami
June 3, 2021 Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, says Nigeria has the capacity to produce SIM cards and Smart phones for the African continent. The minister…
Army says no retirement has been authorised by the Military High Command
June 3, 2021 Military authorities have dispelled the rumour of mass compulsory retirement of senior military officers, following the appointment of the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General…
NRC begins screening of 1,100 bids for 2021 capital projects
June 3, May 2021 Iloanusi said over 1,100 documents were received, and that due to the Convid-19 pandemic, the NRC decided to restrict the processing of the bidders to 150…
Standard Chartered card holders to enjoy huge discount on Konga
June 3, 2021 When you combine the payment plan with the 10 per cent discount offer placed on all orders for Standard Chartered Visa card holders, you will agree with…
Senate Reinforces Legal Status for National Emergency Number 112
June 3, 2021 The bill seeks to make 112 the Emergency Number of Nigeria, stating that “this will enable citizens have access to quick and timely response in respect of…
Lawyers worried as JUSUN strike lingers on
June 3, 2021 Some lawyers in Abuja on Thursday expressed concern over the prolonged strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). JUSUN on April 6 directed its members…
Global economy loses over $220bn annually to Plant diseases – UN study
June 3, 2021 The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), says plant diseases rob the global economy of more than 220 billion dollars annually. A study supported by FAO and published…
Sexual Harassment: UNILAG council directs management to review policy, expels 2 lecturers
June 2, 2021 The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has approved the dismissal of two of its lecturers, over what it described as ‘poor moral conduct’. The lecturers…
Oil rises on OPEC+ supply discipline, demand prospects
June 2, 2021 Oil rose on Wednesday, supported by an OPEC+ decision to stick to its plan to restore supply to the market gradually and by the slow pace of…